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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
THE PROGRESS OF nEBELLroN.

There was not as much open and defiant
hostility to the laws and authority Of the
United States in January, 1861, as there is in
January, 1879. There are no less than five
States now that are putting on the open de-
meanor Of rebellion against the Constitution
ard the laws of the Federal Government
by defying the law and insulting
the public authorities; and so fur
rs indications are concerned, we
this moment than we were TO rebellion
number one in January, 1861. This studied
defiance of the Goyernmcnt-this sullen
contempt of The law and the daily OutcrOp-
ping hate of that people toward the Con-
siitution and all its requirements should
admOnsh the President and his advisors
that this Union is now reposing upon vol
cnnO whose opening crater Is filled with
peril to the national integrity, and which
may burst into armed rebellion at any mo-
ment This is no idle alarm raised for
mere sensation, but is q sober and admOni-
tory reality that is being Cleaned from the
developments Of passing history.
One step toward rebellion against that
portion of the Constitution which has con-
ferred the right of suffrage upon the colored
race was taken by Senator MORGAN,
of Alabama, in the Senate yester-
day. lie laid his hand upon
the dial of progress, and attempted to turn
its index finger backward, 1t is the initia-
tive step toward stripping from the colored
man his citizenship under n speciOus pre-
text which is unworthy of this age of pro-
grcss and civilization. The measure orig
mated in the De mocratic caucus ut the die
tation Of the rebels, and is TO form an article
in the Democratic creed in the luturs,
that party now being led by the same
power which precipitated the nation into
war over the integrity of the Union. Moth
ing as rebellious and seditious as this pre-
ceded the attempt at open nsocession in 1861,
1t is another step in the march of the
new rebellion which has been determined
upon by the adherents Of the doctrine that
States Rights are supreme over those of the
Federal Government 1t the drum-beat of
iusurrectiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

ferred to he President over thirty-two States
instead of eight or niue, and consequently
would have cxerted himself to prevent Sc
oessiOn. In other words, BUTLER would
have US believe that he preferred Democratic
pro-slavery rule, with all its blighting in
lluences, to the inevitable struggle Of the
sections which, now that it has passed, has
left the nation free from the curse of human
bondage. As well might man threatened
with fatal gnngreue in that limb object to
the amputation Of an injured leg But the
truth is that BUTLER was elected to the
Charleston Convention Us DOUGLAS man,
or with the understanding that he was TO
vote and worl, for the nomination of
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. When he arrived
at Charleston, however, he yielded to the
Establishments of the Southern Oristocracy
and, with the sycophancy of despicable
mud-sill, voted for the most obnoxious aris-
tocrat Of them ALL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
Personal.

SENATOR Don CAMERON has been very m ut Har-
risburg
ColoNELJ f. DWIGHT, of New York, IS quartcrcd
ut Will0rd's.
IloN W. WARD of Pennsylvania Is registered at
the Riggs House.
ADMIRAL. srENpLE, U. 5. ~, has taken rooms at
the Ebbilt House.
JupoE GEORGE HEADEY, of Cincinnati Is booked
AZ the riggs House.
Hon. FRANK IlfsCoCK and wife registered at the
Arlington yesterday,
Hos. joins WAIT, Of Connecticut arrived at the
EObitt House yesterday.
LlEvrESAST coloSEt F.v. GREENE, U. s. A. Is
quartcfed at Wormley's.
CAPTAIN G. T.. WOLFE, Z. s. ~, and wife are
guests at the Ebbtt House.
Hos, S. BRApFoRp PRIScE Of New York; is
booked Mt the Ebbtt House.
RoBEpT r LINCOLN, of Chicago son of Abraham
Lincoln, is booked at Wormleys
REV. WILLIAM FOSTER MORRISON. Of Baltimore,
is registered at the Ebbitt House.
/ EX-CoSGREssNAN II. MoRHELL, of Johnstown,
Pa. Is stopping at the Riggs House.
Hon. IoHN u. REILLY. of Pennsylvania, regis
tered at tho Metropolitan last evening.
c. w, Rooms, of New York, and J. G. Potter,
London, nrc guests at the Riggs House.
FRANCISCO CASTILLA, Pablo Dcsvcrsimc, aud C.
Desversmc, Of Havana, arc sojourning at tho Ar
lington.
COMMISSIONER DENT was at his Office for short
time yesterday. He is quite feeble, and shows evil
dences OF the struggle with disease
J. G. CoREsTANT,G II. Peton n. +. Cross, Henry
saiilurd New York; y. G. Scoville, Buffalo; Louis
SchclIng, Brooklyn, aud Rhodes Lockwood, Boston,
are guests at Wizards.
MAJOR J. r. Power, Chief of the Warrant Diyi-
sion, Treasury Department, has gone to Pennsylya-
MA to attend the inauguration of Governor Hoyt
to-day. During his absence Mr.. William Il. Mac
Lehman will act as Chief
QUITE number of the friends of Senator Ingalls,
OF Kansas, assembled at the Baltimore and Ohio
depot on saturday evening to see him Off aud wish
him success In the Senatorial election which Is to
take place in that State next week.
GENERAL EDWARD HATCH, commandant of the
district of New Mexico, one of the most accom-
plished officers of the army and who has been
spending II few days In the city, settling his &C.
counts rs one of the Ute Indian commission and
disbl officer thereof, left for the West ycser-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
THE PENSION BIyL,

The New York Tribune indulgeS in criti-
cism of the pension bill recently passed by
Congress, which is scarcely just to itself or
to those who are to be benefited thereby
when 1t shall receive the approval of the
President 1t is charged that this law is a
measure for the benefit of the claim agents.
Such statement is rendered fallacious by
the terms of the bill itself Section of
the bill specifically provides that no claim
" agent or other person shall be entitled to
" receive any compensation for services in
" making application for arrears of pen
" sionsn This settles that point and sue
cessiully disarms the criticism of the Tribune.
The object of this assault of the Tribune
is obvious. II is to induce the President to
apply his veto to the bill, and thus deprive
the men who saved the life Of the nation of
what Congress has declared to be their just
dues from the Government. We cannot be-
lieye that the Executive is to be Influenced
to do an act of injustice 10 our soldiers by
any consideration, or at least by the reasons
advanced by the hostile attack Of the TTi-
June. The plea that it would cost a large
sum of money has its origin in parsimony
that does no credit TO the sense Of justice
of its author. The Government can well
afford TO expend Il large sum of money upon
our brave soldiers who periled their lives
that the nation might live, and we feel con-
Gdent that the President will never, by the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
NEW YORK CUsroM-HoUsE APPOINT,
MENTs

hENi>s
We desire to say that the news articles
which appeared on its first page on Satur-
day and yesterday on the subject of the
New York custom-house appointments must
not be regarded rs in any degree placing
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN in an attitude
of hostility toward Messrs. ARTHUR and
CORNELL for it has not and will not occupy
any such position. The sympathies of this
paper have been with those gentlemen, for
the reason that it has regarded their re-
moyal as without proper cause, uncalled tor,
and unfortunate, so lar rs the effect will be
upon the harmony and welfare Of the Re-
publican party. This has been our attitude
from the first, and thus far we have not
found occasion TO change our views of the
question il it shall be made to appear that
either General ARTHUR or Mr.. CORNELL
have been guilty Of official acts that afford
proper cause of removal, then we
shall bring our views iu harmony
with the facts and approve the action
Of the Government for we partisanize no
man or body of men beyond the point
| NIIcl IL - Cleuily lldNt " NppI'll th't thSS
have discharged their official duties faith
fully and honestly, but we are bound to
regard them as innocent until proof is made
that they are guilty.
In giving the news relating to these cases
us we CLEAN it from the department TO
which they relate, it is our purpose to state
whatever is brought to our knowledge,
without comment, speculation, prediction,
or prejudice to either side, and if we have
been betrayed into an act of this kind in
this instance, it has been purely mad
vertent We make this statement now that
our position may be clearly understood as
unchanged and unchangeable except for
cause. TO obtain and publish news on any
and Ill subjects at the earliest practical
moment is with us purely q matter OF
Journalistic enterprise and duty, which we
cannot yield to any consideration but to
tincture our news with prejudice is an act
of injustice which it is our aim to avoid
upon all occasions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
GENERAL LOGAN AS SENATOR.

There are symptoms of Il rebellion among
the Republican couspirators of Illinois 10
form an alliance with the Democrats, with
a view to encompassing General LoGANs
defeat in the election notwithstanding he
has been fairly aud largely nominated by Il
Republican caucus. We predict however,
that when "the sober second thought returns
to the malcontents they will quietly subside
and nurse their wrath in sulSy quietude
leaving the wish and voice of the people to
bear sway. The stalwart Republican press
of the country is responding manlully and
promptly to the result of the Republican
caucus, which declared so decidedly for
General LOGAN as Senator. All commend
the action Of that body with much warmth,
and pay handsome tribute to General Lo-
GAN as a patriot, n statesman, a true Repub-
lican, and an honest man, declaring the
selection not only rs eminently it to be
made, but as the very best that could have
been made dnder the circumstances
A member of the caucus, who had stead
ily aud perastently voted for Senator OG-
LEsBY to the end Of the contest, when the
result was oscertaned warned the malcon-
tents that the Republican in the Illinois
Legislature who voted against General
LOGAN would dig his own political grave
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
BUTLER As A DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEY

~ ~ - Db iohNGi.
The Baltimore Gdgette is in ecstacies and
fairly leaps with joy. 1t thinks that BEN
BUTLER has discovered q way out of the
cipher telegram swamp, and that the DEM
ocrats may possibly be able TO wriggle out
of an investigation Of the TILDEN cipher
dispatches. The Democrats hang their
hopes upon the cunning Of BUTLER to ex-
tricate them from their dilemma, the same
as any criminal may hope TO escape condign
punishment through the shrewdness of his
counsel BuTLERs plea is loreshadowed by
the Gazette rs taking ground against "a fur
ther waste Of public treasure upon this sort
of nonsense" for the reason that "the
cipher dispatches disclose an attempt on
the part of Mr.. TILDEN's agents to secure
the Presidency for their principal by
"means of bribery, and that The bribery
not being successful, and the persons im-
"plicated holding 10 positions under the
Government, it is u matter with which
Congress has nothing to do, and in the in
vestigation of which it has no right to
"spend the public money! BUTLER fur
ther holds, according to the in
formation Of the GaaeHe, that il
the bribery had been successful
and had tainted the title of the President,
an investigation might be made the basis
of a possible impeachment. This is the
opinion of n cute lawyer who seeks to find
small holes through which a criminal may
90 unwhipped of justice. In other words
if man commits arson by setting hi,
neghbor's house on fire, and through the
interposition of the fire department the full
measure of his intended mischief is pre-
vented, then the guilty party should be al
lowed to escape. This is substantially tn,
logic of BUTLER, which now becomes SC
unctious to the Democrats and leads TO ju.
bilation.
The economical feature of this plea
which strikes the Democrats with 50 much
force, is of recent discovery. After expend
| ing hundreds of thousands of dollars of the
| peoples money in dragnetting the Depart
ments of the Government for fraud and
corruption, without any important results
or the conviction of n solitary official, thi'
sudden spasm of economy, wherein Demo
cratic corruption is certain to be laid bare
appears with very poor grace and will find
very little respect with the American people
This retreat is that of a sneall-thief unde
| the cover of night that the inventive
| genius of BUTLER has brought to the aid oI
a great and abominable crime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

The Lynchburg Yiiginim is suffering
fiom another terrible GRANT scare. In its
trepidation it fairly screams at Senator
CoNKLTNG, calls him Senatorial sore
head" and charges deliberately and in
fearful agony that, "despairing of the nomi-
NATION himself" he sis plotting to bring
"GRANr once more into the Presidential
chair to tyrannize over the South" We
suppose that this spasm is occasioned by the
fear that GRANT may be President, and that
then the Constitution and the laws will be
respected and enforced.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

in that act. This, coming from such
quarter, seemed to cool the ardor of those
who had determined TO rule or ruin the
Republican party of Illinois, and IL now
looks rs if the conspiracy would collapse,
and that no further trouble need be appre-
hended on that point. When General Lo-
CANS nomination was announced he was
called for and addressed the Republican
caucus as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN or THE
REPUBLtCNN PARTY IN THE ILLINOIS LEGfs-
LAruRE: | thank you from the bottom of my
heart for the great compliment you have paid
me. 1t is gratifying to me for many reasons.
This canvass which has been made for this
position is one in which Republicans have
conteudcd for your votes. 1t mas been one In
which men have presented themselves to you,
asking you to select from among them the one
you desire to represent you in the Senate from
Illinois. | call to witness each and every one
Of the Representatives of this great State of
Illinois whether or not have in the slightest
degree done that which should iniuro the feel
ings OF any representative, any Republican, or
any candidate before you. This honor have
had, to so conduct myself as to leave no scars
or injuries. | have stood all that has been
said day after day without n murmur or
complaint for the reason that | believe
that time is the vindcator of all men,
and that the timo would como when
the assault made upon me and upon the rep.
rcscntatives Of this great State would be fully
understood aud exposed Tonight that vim
dication has come. In your action tonight
the Republican party Of the State of Illinois is
represented. Tl,at party stands as a grand
organization of force, power, energy, aud
strength. In it lie tho hopes OF the great III.
iuro OF the American people, 1t has shown
itself possessed of the ability to bear our coun-
| try through the greatest trials and storms
| which ever bcicll this nation; 1t has shown
the capacity for legislation for developing
continent, and it has made record for en-.
| ergy, ability, and honesty of purpose. with
| the great elements of the Republican party 1t
! moves on as compact organization. with
/ unity and harmony, having one grand object
the good of your common country 1t must
aud shall succeed. With the desire ami in-
/ tent ON our part to act well the duty devolying
| upon US as men, no power on earth can strike
| down our faith. Again l thank you for the
expression Of your confidence, aud, ii elected,
| no Republican shall over hayo reason to blush
ut any act of mine.
We are full Of confidence that this nomi-
nation will be confirmed in good faith by the
Legislature to-day, and that conspirators
aud marplots in the Republican party OF
that State will be brushed aside as so much
chat, leaving the wheat of Repubicanism
to be garncred in safety and in honor. Cen
eral LOGAN in this contest has been SUBJ
iected to q very trying ordeal He has
been traduced without stint and assaled
with all the implements of warfare that
wicked malice could invent; but he will no
doubt emerge from the contest fully vindi-
Gated and justly honorcd. This is the re-
ward of fidelity to principle,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

The idea that General GRANT could carry
Georgia in the event of his nomination in
1850 seems preposterous at first blush, but
it is advanced by prominent Georgia poll
tician and Journalistic Democrat, at that
who is now in this city, and who explains
that the condition of the Democracy in that
Slate is not fraternally encouraging He
adds that recent exposures, duplicating
many Democratic leaders in corrupt prac-
tees have sckened the people with Bour-
bon supremacy to such an extent that they
long for n return Of a Stalwart and decisive
administration Of affairs both in the State
and in the nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

General llawley in the Hartford Courant.
Plat Is nny.ono years old, a native of Washing
ton, Litchtield County, an able lawyer at present
attorney for the State IN New Haven County His
first prominent appearance in public life was as
Secretary Of State in 1Sj7-'5S. during Governor
lIolleys administration. In lSGi-62 he was Sem
ator from the sixth district; in 1861 and 1869 he
was in the House, the latter year being elected
Speaker. He is q gentleman of most Honorable
character. sound Judgment wel-baanced mind,
familiarity with political affairs and much sagacity
in conducting them. lie is sound in principle, an
anti.slayery man and Republican from his boy
convictions and follow them. This much his chief
competitor takes pleasure in writing hastily at
the late hour which announces his nomination,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

CLARK,-MOnday morning, January 20, 1870, ISAAC
$. CLARK after short illuess. aged about tn years.
Funeral from his late residence, 2i5 street north
west, on Wednesday, at 10 u. IN.
LOWRIE-On Monday January 20, at D. M, after
q lingering Illness JouN w. LOwiliE.
Funeral from the residence Of MS mother, 0G Massa-
chusetts avenue west on Wednesday, January - NJ 2
p m, Relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend. 80
VAN SLYCK.-On Monday, January 90 nt s p. No.
MARTIN VAN sIYCK, in the 6iih year of his age
Funeral will take place from Chures Shustrrs 1871
street northwest, II II uCl ok, Wcdne, day morn
Ing Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
FRISBY.--At o o'clock H. m. January 10. 1879,
THOMAS FnIsBY, clerk Surgeon-tienerAs OlIco L.,
$. A., aged 20 years mont ana ~ days.
Funeral from his late residence No 2U2j Fourteenth
street northwest, at y, IN. Tuesday, 2lst instant
Friends Of the family are respectfully invited 10 at
tend. star and Post.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

THE "Hon." PoTTAH has again taken q
back seat in the electoral investigation busi-
ness. He yesterday abdicated the manage.
ment Of the affairs of the committee Of
which he is the putative chairman, and
General BEN BUTLER comes to the front as
the lending spirit Of the OCCASION.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

Tonight the tableaux and historical court
pageant entitled THE Coronation of Columbus
for which elaborate preparations have been in
progress for some weeks will be presented at Ford
Opera-Housc. The singing and speaking parts are
assigned to some of the best amateurs of the city,
and the costumes are described as very magnih,
cent. The entertainment is given III aid Of the
music fund Of All Souls Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

TIE affirmation that heat expands every
thing is offered as an explanation of the
rapid growth of Democracy in South Caro-
lima lust summer. BY the same token both
parties must be badly shriyeled up nova
days; but the Democracy has decided adj
vantage in the premises, e., in the prem
ises it will occupy in the everlasting future.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

Tomorrow evening the comedy of Caste will
be presented at Ford's OpcraIIouse with the char
acters ably sustained by some of our most dlstm.
guished aud talented amateurs. The proceeds will
be devoted to the Labor Exchange. Those who
attend will witness a delightful performance, and,
al The samo time. aid most WORTHY Institution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

III IL should turn out after all that the
uest Presidential succession does not hinge
upon the result of the coming Guberuatorial
election in Ohio, how sheepish some of the
Democratic manipulators would feel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

A CORRESPONDENT of the Chicago Inter-
Ocean thinks that there is nothing "in the
unhealthy condition of Washington atmos-
"phere' or the impure air of the Capitolo
TO produce disease. He adds:
Oftho six Congressman who have died within
year. LEoNARD, of Louisiana, died of yellow
fever in Cuba; WEIGH, of Nebraska, died of
pneumonia at his home; DOUGLASS, of Vir.
gnia, of intcmperance WILLIAMS, of Michi.
gan of apopleXy; HARTRGDGE, OF Georgia, of
pneumonia, and ScHLEICHER Of Texas Of cry.
ipelas.
To the remarks of its correspondent the
Inter Ocean adds editorially;
II would thus appear that no one Of the dead
Congressman could have contracted his fatal
disease from the local surroundings or the im.
pure air of Washington The attendants OF
modern political life at the Capital may have
much TO do with the i'll health so prevalent. 1t
Is impossible to have health and constantly
violate all laws regulating it. Washington is
famous for its Indigestion. man who can
live for two years at q Washington boarding
house and not double up on his stomach aud
whine over his dyspepsia may be set down as
copper.lined and capable Of anything in gas.
tronomy. Add the viciOusuess Of the whisky,
and you have the elements to kill without
looking farther
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
IN NCSEMEN1.S.
National Observation-Disclosures"

Diplomacy was presented at the National last
evening with strong cast OF characters, and in
manner that explained ut once why the play
achieved such success in London, New York, and
other cities. The combination, headed by Mr..
Fred. Is. Wardc and Mr.. Maurice barrymore. con
sists of score of talented aud wel-tralped actors
and the play as II is produced IL most satisfactory
performance The play is full Of interest and holds
the, attention of tho audience from beginning to
n,aI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

LAWYER BUTLER has the floor in the
House to-day foran argument in re. Common
Decency and Justice VS.. SAMUEL J. TILDEN
and the Democracy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21
Death in II Cigar.

lNcN loIh llcIulu'l
There Is a discussion as to whether whisky OF no
ventilation I'm the House of Representatives. Kills the
greatest number otmen. The whisky is very bad,
and II adds nothing to the effect of the ventilation.
But we fancy that cgurs have as much to do with
the deaths ms anything.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

The election of General SHIELDS TO the
Senate from Missouri now forms the basis
of Democratic boast of pure regard for
Union soldiers and the cause for which
they fought and suffered. But Confederate
General VEST was elected at the same time
for the same Office for term of six years.
If this boast had any foundation in fact
these elections would have been reversed
SHIELDS would have been elected for six
years and VEST for six weeks. AS it is, no
one can deny that the ex-rebcl has been
preferred over the Unionist.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-01-21

exercise of his veto power become party
to an act of such marked injustice. If a
former bill of kindred character failed by
accident, that affords additional reason why
the present one should succeed.