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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
NTATTEHSIS ALABAMA

We have private adyices from Alabama
upon which we place much reliance, and
which presents the situation there now in a
different light than that which comes
through sources of Bourbonistic prejudice
1t is almost impossible, except through re-
liable private sources, TO obtain information
from any of the Southern States that is not
highly tinted with Southern Democratic
prejudice. We have been made to say in
our news department that the arrest Of
United States Marshal TURNER, of Ala
hama, and his imprisonment at Selma by
the State authorities was for the reason
that the official papers relating to the last
Congressional election, which were required
by law to be kept in the Probate Judges
Office in said county, were, under u sub
pGna, taken by the Probate Judge to be
used as evidence before the grand Jury at the
last term of the United States Circuit Court
at Montgomery, and were subsequently, left
in the Office of Marshal TURNER, and he,
failing to produce them, is in contempt.
Now, the truth is, Us we understand it
and we think we are not mistalen--that
the subpoena served on TURNER did not
call for any papers in his charge, but for
the ballOt-bONes and their cOntents--which
were in charge Of the United States court
aud never in his custody rs United States
marshal or otherwise, and hence could not
he produced by him in the State court for
their use for such a purpose had been for
hidden by the Federal court TURNER has
been arrested for contempt Of court, in so
far as he had not done what it was not pos
siblc for him to do, and has been thrown
into prison on that account. This proceed
ing is based upon mere preteXt, under
which the work of persecution is being
pushed TO punish men for being Republi-
cans, that being their chief ollense, and be-
ing regarded by the bull-dozers as suiI-
cient justification for innicting severe pun
ishment.
| About one hundred indictments are now
| pending in the United States District Court
against ballot-boX suffers, intimidators,
and fraudulent voters in the fourth Ala
bama Congressional district. On the grand
jury which found these indictments were
eleven ex-COntedcmte soldiers. The object
Of the State courts in their proceeding is to
get possession of the ballot boxes in qucs-
tion, that the evidence of the crimes COM
mitted by these one hundred Offenders
might come into their possession and be de-
stroyed. The ballot boxes containing this
evidence being safely held by the Federal
court, the plans of the ballot-box suffers
and their defenders have been foiled, and
hence these bull-dozing tears, and the addi-
tionul prosecutions that follow Republicans
in that section of the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

talSe the lahoring oar of business and be-
stow honest effort upon the public welfare.
Practical, wise Just, and full of integrity of
purpose, in his more extended sphere he
will fully yindicate the wisdom of his selec-
tion.
Illinois has done wisely and justly in the
| election bf Hon. JoHN A. LOGAN to the Sem
ate of tie United States. THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN has taken occasion more than
once torefer to the superior qualifications
-0S merits of General LOGAN during his
pcArr,kS Candidacy for this distinguished
preierment, and thence it would be n work
of supererogation to add to our former-ex-
pressed opinions and views. His tri-
umph in tho election, in spite
of cOnspirators and conspiracies, and
amid volume of traduction that seldom
falls to the lot of ambition should be sub
ject of just pride with himself and his
friends. We congratulate them on this
achievement Tuesdays work, which has
greatly strengthened the cause of freedom,
right, and justice in the nation, did not stop
with these three great States. Connecticut
has sent a stalwart Republican to the United
States Senate in the place of Bourbon
Democrat, which of itself is glory enough
for one day.
Then Wisconsin wheeled into line yester-
day and elected the Hon. MATT II. CARPES-
TER to succeed Senator HOWE. The tripar-
tite struggle in that State was between Sem
ator HOWE Mr. KEYES and Mr. CARPEN-
TER, all able men and stalwart Republicans,
in the result of which there was no possible
peril to the Republican cause under the cir
cumstances. Either choice would have
secured eminent ability aud integrity to Re-
! publican principle IN the Senate from the
State Of Wisconsin, and fol that reason, out
side the contestants and their friends at
home, 10 especial interest or anxiety has
been manifested over the pending result.
/ But nov that it is over, we tender our con-
| gratulations to Wisconsin that she has con-
tinued stalwartism 50 cmincntly in her Sem
atorial representation.
And thus, within two days, five able men
sturdy statesmen, and faithful Republicans
have been youchsaled to the power of the
Senate to do battle for the right and help to
conserve the best interests OF the Govern
ment in the future adding therto q Senator
! from Connecticut, Il State which has recent
| ly turned away from the Democratic party
with loathng and repentance. The people
have great cause lor rejoicing over these
auspicious results.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

S van and G. A. Carroll and wife, Of Baltimore, arc
s,Opping at tho Riggs House.
REiR.ADMRA WyNAN, L. 8. ~, Is anchored at
tic Ebbitt House.
Dr. J. I. POWELL, Of Baltimore Is sojourning at
the Ebbtt House.
IIoN, NJ l. sOurHiRp. Of Ohio has taken rooms
at the Rggs House
JrpgE J. NJ. WooLworru, Of Omaha, Is sregslorcd
at the Riggs House.
EX-GOVERNOR AND CONGRESsMAN-E YOUNG,
of Ohio, Is at the libbitt House.
Mas. JOsEPH &. CANNoN, of Illinois. will receive
Oh Mondays at the National Hotel.
s. w RoBNsoS and William l.. Ncoll. United
states Naval Academy, are booked at Womley's
Rev. JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE, u. D. OF Boston,
Is the guest OF Paymuser General George f. Cutler.
CAPTAIN r. T WooDF1N, Of the Soldiers Home
New Hampton, Va, has registered at the Ebbitt
House.
REPRESENTATIVE FINtEY Of Ohio. who went
home two weeks ago sick with pneumonia, has
returned improved Ia health.
MADAME ANNETTE EssIpoPF IS said to play twenty
I'VE concertos and three hundred other piano-forto
works of Importance from memory.
EN-AssIstANr SECRETARY or THE TREASURY
CoNANT Will go to London as the agent of the new
syndicate for the sUe abroad Of 4 per cent. bonds
and The exchange Of per cents for J.20s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
POLITIC.IL NOTES.

HUH The Texan Democrats claimed 10000
majority and only got $1,000.
THE new Greenback treasurer of Maine has the
presidents Of three national banks among his
bOndSmen.
THE RepnWRdncr, the only German Republican
paper published in New York city, declares for
John Sherman for President In 1850
II cost two judges of election in Baltimore $3.50
each for refusing 10 admit United States deputy
marshal to keep tally of the Congressional vote
last November.
THE Troy Times goes in for shutting mp Ewing or
amy similar lunatlc who undertakes TO tear the
financial question open again unsetle thebusineSs of
the country, and continue the hard times which
are Withdrawing into the past us fast as they can
Postmaster GENERAL KEY distinctly announces
that hcnccforth he will only appoint Republicans
To Office In the South. This confirms what tile
President said Of him recently that he Is the most
pronounced Republican IN the Cabinet.
THERE comes n time of life when great men are
A. unwilling TO be twttcd on the subject of age us
Indies who havo seen the frosts of thirty winters.
Ask Uncle William Allen and Mr. Alien @. Thur.
man II this is not great TRUTH Cincinnati Times.
THE Wilmington IN. ca star trusts that the nom
ination of GOvornor Vance for Senator may unite
the Democratic party in North Carolina, but us the
strain has been terrible ana the contest heated and
angry the star has some misgiVings, and It, DEM
Ocraiic lear ~ troubled,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
National Thoatre-"Dip,omacy."


The Warde and Barrymore company aud their
specially the play " Diplomacy ut present located
at the National are enjoying the reward that
should always follow managerial enterprise and
dramatic fame The special adapiability Of the
several performers to their ro'cs the concord and
force Of their impcrsonations, the interest aud i>ci
nation of the play and the manner Of ts produc-
ton make this weeks engagement notable The
play itself is remarkable rs grouping of types
strong In individually aud acute III impression
not collection of faint poncilngs disposed In
weak aud obicctlesS confusion. As q whole, the
members of the Diplomacy" company are per
formers Of more than usual merit and their entire
acccptability proves the tact aud discretion Of the
management in collecting and assigning them
Mr.. WardC rs Henry BsdUcicrc Is an embodiment of
diplomatic grace and finish and fills woll the pc
culiar requirements of his role with display of
ambassadoral accomplishments, coupled with the
fertile resources of detective. Mr.. BarTymorc's
captain Bcduclerc Is Chivulrous, brave ana tender
BdroH stein, by Mr. Davis, is complete IN bearing
and presence aud not without similarity among
the personnel of Washington society. Miss Ed
mondstou's impersonatlou of Dora t. uniformly
artistic aud the complement of the fine cast s I'D.
nirably llled diplomacy will be continued as
the evening performance during the week, and will
also be given at the matinee on Saturday afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
Ford,s Onera era.Honse-."Cnste."

The performance last evening OF Caste " was
productive of gratifying results, both as regards
the numbers of the audience and the character Of
the entertainment. The comedy was very well
given throughout and in most respects its rendition
compared very fuvorably with previous efforts Of
our kind-hcarted and talented amateurs. Mr..
RandOlphs performance of George URroM Mr.,
Hays Captain HdtUirce, aud Sam Gerridgs by Mr..
Joyce. were well given and received prolonged and
well deserved applause, Mr. Lelch's Ercics was
the best o. the evening in makeup and general
dramatic effect and rendering. PoHy by Mrs. Du.
Four, was n charming feature ofthe entertainment,
and supplied frequent reminders of more yaunted
performances on the professional stage. The Mar
gWise dc -. NdT of Miss Levy and Esihcr by Miss
Riley were presented with wOnted grace and con.
siderable power.
"the boy orator. delivered one Of his iuiniHLlc
TeCilatiunS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

IN all probability Mr. CONKLtSG has now
reached the summit of his political career. 1t
Is unlikely that he will ever reach place so
high again, much less still lOfter one. II
remains to be seen whether in the six years
term, for which he will be elected tomorrow,
he will show the higher siatCsmanship in
which he has 50 frequently proved lacking in
the past.--Bqi'lo Courier.
1t makes it bad for Senator CoNKLING
that our Buffalo cotemporary has b been able
to discover, through the mountainous snow
drifts with which its locality is invested
that he has proved himself lacking" in
the higher craftsmanship The Courier
never could inspire itself with very high
respect for Republican craftsmanship. LIN
colin, SEWARD, GRANT, SUMNER, MORToN,
and n host of other Republican statesmen,
in the view of the Courier are and were all
" lacking " in the elements of " the higher
" statesmanship" Several of these have
gone to their final rest, and yet they died
without til approving smile of the Courier
upon their craftsmanship and if Senator
CoNKLING is forced to live as they died,
without its approval, he is entitled to pub
lie sympathy. In the eyes of our cotem-
porary JAMES BUCHANAN, JEFFERSON
DAVIS, THURMAN, RANDALL Hamburger
BUTLER, and that class of statesmen pos
sessed "the higher craftsmanship" which
challenges its admiration and homage,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

The MORGAN resolutions so-called be-
cause Senator MORGAN, of Alabama, pre-
sented them to the Senate, start out with
an admission that the war amendments
are us valid and binding as any other part
of the Constitution' This admission is
intended as % settler to the equivocations of
certain malcontents in Georgia and else
where, who claim that the ratification of those
amendments was done under compulsion by
the reconstructed States of the South and by
the State of West Virginia-manufacturcd
to be State, as they claim, for the occa-
sion. But the resolutions proceed then to
declare that no part of the Constitution is
binding, except to the extent Of the power
delegated to the General Government by
the States, in which the Bourbons claim all
governmental power resides. Thus it ap-
pears that the settler doesn't settle any
thing at all, but leaves the matter of en-
franchisement and citizenship guaranteed
by those amendments to the States. This
tenebrious sophistry is known among the
Democracy rs the evolution of statesman
ship, and among sensible and loyal people
as the evasive Jesuitry of rebellion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

Mr., POTTER begins 10 "show works meet
" for repentance, and We congratulate him
on the indications that he is gradually
breaking loose from the Bourbon Southern
element of the Democratic party. His posi-
tive and unmietallable declaration against
the payment of war claims is great disap-
pointment TO the greed Of the South. but
adds cubit to his stature as an honest man
and honorable statesman. Northern Demo-
Gratis Of intelligence begin to discover
where following of the Bourbon Southrons
will land them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

Ir..,c, - -, delegated
by the States TO the General ~, 49, I,oo1
and they deny that any ti,g ~ n,,' VVo ,Se
thus delegated Tbi.s IS ion,,'''u", y, w., @ W wy
Ta,soor,ion =, Sorg ~ ot the sbremacy of State
p;,htsaoa [ o iustacHon of the rebellion.
re- rs !. t' !, "' Q true that Al General Government
bas authority cxcP. that which resides in
H. powers delegated toit by the States, then
secess,:sGi ~, was rightand justified as consti-
tutional privilege. But it .-'spot rae nor IS
it to be justified, except upon the nssump-
tion that the war for the suppression of the
State Rights rebellion was constitutional
outrage
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

IT is known that one of the principle
motives which inspired Senator CARPEN-
TER's ambition to he reelected resided in
his desire TO take an authoritative part in
the discussions of the great sectional ques-
tions which are now pending in national
politics. This very commcndable ambition
was not concealed by him from his more in
innate friends with whom he has latterly
been in the habit of frequently reviewing
the similar discussions which took place in
the Senate in the days of WEBSTER,
HAYNE, and CALHOUN; and it rebounds to
Mr.. CARPENTERS credit that his conceded
commanding ability served to disrobe this
ambition Of any appearance of sell-conceit
that would have attached to ii in less able
statesman. That he is sound and reliable
Radical on these questions no one who
knows him will deny, for he is most en-
phatic in his assertion of the principle that
the authority or sovereignty of the States is
only effective when it does not conflict or
intrcnch upon the supreme power of the
General Government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

IT is amusing to see The WAsHTSoToS RE-
PUBLICAN trying to hold up its friend Senator
CoSKLISG, and at the same time defend the
Administration. When the battle gets warmer
it will be hard for THE REPUBLICAN to ride
a-straddle.- Cumberland Mi Times.
If we in any degree amuse our sedate CO.
temporary we are gratifed, for we imagine
that it gets but very little of that comfort
from any source. If the Times will he IA
patient as it is innocent and harmless and
watch carefully the course of THE NATION
AL REPUBLICAN it will discover that it
rides but one horse in the ring-the Re-
publican party and its principles and inter
ests. When the Administration or Senator
CoNKLGNG, or any other man, mounts an
other horse, we part company. So you see,
our task is plain and easy one. We have
never yet practiccd or studied political
straddles. So far rs the Administration rep
reseuts the Republican party and its princi-
pies we shall continue to defend it, and as
Senator CONHLING has never to our 5nOwl-
edge departed therctTOm it is very easy
task to uphold him. May the Times con-
tinuc to be amused and happy in iCs polti-
cal solitude
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

MCCARTY.-On wednesday. january % 1870 Str.
sANSA W. wife Of Rev. JOhn McIarty, D. d. Chap
Ian l.. ;. A., aged 20 years,
Funeral rvlCes az 81. Mark s Church. Third street
between and H. Capitol ill, on Thursday 10 dny D.
Cemetery,
HARRIsoN.--In Georgetown, ID. g.. January %,
ioiN ELEANOR HARRISON, daughter Of the late tu,'
tuvus and EliZabeth T. Harrison.
Funeral from hCr late residence % Gay street, on
friday 2lth inst, at a3j i. IA, Friends are resppct-
fully Invited tOuitcnd. =
FLINN.-,Atia M, January %, 1870, DASIEL w.
FLNNN, In the 10Th year OF his ngc.
Ills riends and fplluw-Crailsmen of Columbia Typo.
graphical Union are Invited o. attend his funeral at .
O'Clock this ClhursdHyl afternoon nom his latc resi-.
dence, No, street northeast,
p, BAHSES-Qn the 2st Of January, WILLIAM II.
BARNES, OF pulmonary hcmurrhNge, aged IG.
Funeral Friday, NJ . p M. from his late residence
No. 30 street northwest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

THERE are, according TO the MORGAN
resolutions, two kinds of citizenship in this
country, one owing allegiance to the State
governments and the other TO the General
Government NOonc has ever doubted this
.uct for moment; but the question was
unsettled until the close of the late war as
to which citizenship is paramount and
which allegiance is superior to The other.
The loyally-accepted conclusion, based upon
the result Of the war, Is in favor of the
supremacy of the citizenship granted by
aud the allegiance due to the General Gov
crnment. But the authoritative exponents
Of Democracy in these resolutions declare
that no right Of citizenship can be acquired
under Or granted by he Constitution OF The
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

ATToRNEY-GESERAL DEvENs has taken
hold of the first opportunity afforded to
him to defend the officers of his Depart
ment in the South against the prosecutions
of the Bourbon State governments, with a
firm and prompt determination to yindicate
the integrity of the law and the dignity of
the United States. \ statement regarding
the latest phase of the Alabama troubles,
which appears in our news columns this
morning, induces us to repeat our remark
that the Department of Justice now APP
pears to be real and vigorous branch of
the General Government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

Flrst.rote performers and the best orprogrammos
are The watch-words ut the COmlque this week
The ventures made by the managers ofthe Comque
on the broad and often fatal field Of public enter
tainmont seem always conducive both 10 the pleas
ure of their patrons and to the profit OF themselves.
Mcssrs. Lorenzo and Ryan, and Professor Parker
and their s0SaciOus cpnincs are among this weeks
attractions The La Vcrdes and Miss NaNOsOur. in
songs aud specialtles, also grace the programme
and Jake Budd and company In "SGeucS nt the
Chesapeake complete the evenings eutertain-
mont
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

BouccNults "OCtOroOn" will he produced next
week during Mr. Chaulraus brief engagement.
Notwithstanding It's frequent performance, this
play can not he considered old or hNclncycd. aud
Is yet the best of It's class il Is made up OF sup
posed ane.bcllum incidents In Southern life
rical in It's literary structure, Among rs didmlty
pcrsOn2 Sd',M SCIddor assumes the grcptcsi prom
ineuCc aud is given by Mr.. Chaunau iurcbly and
urtisticllly. In his hands the framework con
strlCed By the drln9tist Is strengthened ana hcau-
titled by the embellishments of his own genius. In
view OF the reputation aud cnioyGblcuGss OF the
play and the fame and excellence of Mr. Chan
frnu's impeIsonatiOn therein, we look iOr unusual
nncmdNlIco during its represemtAtlOm.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

The necessity of finding new and more
remunerative markets for the surplus pro-
ducts of this country is rapidly asserting
itself as an influential agency in current
politics. The more the subject is discussed
the better the people understand it and are
willing to advance proper measures for the
development of our foreign commerce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

The Arkansas Democrats are unhappy
under the influence of political agencies
here in Washington. They were few
years ago in the habit of denounciug the
Republican officials of this locality for SIM
liar interierences; but now they find fault
with their own party friends. Tho Little
Rock Democrat says:
One fact a very important fact too, will
dawn on the minds of certain people in due
time 1t is that the people of Arkansas are
more nearly concerned in the matter of a
United States Senator than the people of
Washington city. All the lobbying agencies
of Washington and the letter writing of hang
ors-on aud dcad-beat clerks will not be able to
destroy the force of this fact.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

TIE report that Attorney General Dew
ENs may be nominated to the Supreme
bench to ill the vacancy which it is ex-
pected will be occasioned by Justice HUNTS
retirement is again circulated, 1t is per-
haps unfortunate that it has no better
foundation than mere newspaper rumor
for General DYENs' determination to
remain in the Cabinet until the expira-
tion Of President HAYES term, as expressed
when he declined the circuit judgeship of
the First Circuit not long ago, should not
be adhered to by him, to the exclusion of
other public service for which he is emil
nently fitted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
Eord's Opera a-House--"Phafore" This Even
lnir.

sulliyan's tunGful operetta, "Pinuioro," will be
performed this evening by a company of amateurs
for the benefit of the Central Free Dispensary, The
cast comprises Mrs l., X, Camp Mrs. II, c. sher-
man, Miss swallow, and Messrs. Pugh Daniel Ny
man, Hay, Helm, and Elliott This selection of
performers guarantees the success Of the entertain
meut,
TRAVELLERS should be prepared for the changes of
weather and against the effects Of exposure by pro-
yIding themselves with Dr. Bulls Cough syrup, the
best made.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

WHO would have thought it? CoNK-
LING was TO be beaten, CAMERON defeated,
and LoGAN-well, he would be nowhere !
The prophecies were remarkable for not oc-
curing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

CoNKLING and CAMERON returned from
the East, and CARPENTER and LOGAN from
the West Verify the GRANT movement is
boommgl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23

We doubt II the cui1itC cJr,iilic between the two
Senators of Ohio Is quite cordial ~ il was before
Mr. Peudletpu.s late interview with the New York
JytbuUrs reporter,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
Fluctuations in Pork.
lPllpburg Dispatch.

If Congress Is quiet, with tendency toward de.
uressiOn the pork market IL booming MS never be,
fore. slIaugG that itshuuld be so Lively IN Chicago
aud Cincinnati, and so Quu ia Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-23
Pity The sorrows of Widow nutlcr.

nc" nvIk lipuNe'l
"Glve The $4,000 10 some poor wOmUnI says
General Butler of the Potter appropriation, Does
he happen 10 know n widow who Is sadly out OF
pUCkpt2