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National Republican., 1880-10-16
The Outlook in Florida.

From the advices received here from sew
overwhelming surprise to discover that the
ultra democratic leaders have been just a
little "prcvious" in the assumption that Gen
eral Hancock will receive tho 1873 votes Of the
SOUTH Letters received here yesterday from
Florida state that the result In Indiana has
played havoc with the calculations and plans
of the local democratic managers. The
writer, who occupies position of some promi-
ncnce In state politics, and is u straighout
democrat, says: 1--WE have known all along
that many of our citizens who came into the
state from tho north since the war
have given their support to the demo
cratic party simply as matter OF
business policy and TO extend their
friendly relations with those of us "native
aud to the manner born" This class Of our
population represents enterprise aud capital,
and for the past four years have been chatting
under the old fogyism and fossil statesmen
who have held control of our state govern
ment. These citizens are now pushing 10 the
front in our local politics, aud as Il remarka.
BILE coincidence just at tho time when (us
see by the paper you send me) tho national
managers of the republican party at Washing
ton have decided to make contest for Flor
da's electoral vote.
"With the news from Indiana, which has
Just reached us, the status Of things here is
not calculated to gladden. tho democratic
heart, and while we of tho out'and-out demo-
cratic household of faith will do our utmost
to hold our state In the column of the solid
south, you need not be overwhelmed with
surprise next February to sec Florda's little
vote dotted down with the score of Garfield
and Arthur"
National Republican., 1880-10-16
THAT PENSION AGAIN.
President Polk Refuses to Listen to Ap-
peals of Political Friends.
English Actually Hustled out of the Service, ,
and refused Even Three Days to Go
Out with His Party.
His onense ms Viewed by His superlors.


When Secretary Marcy called on William
II. English for an explanation of his illegally
drawing a pension due his deceased grand
mother, and then Withholding 1t from her
heirs, Mr.. English undertook to save himself
by securing the intervention Of ths democratic
members of congress from Indiana. Tho Sec
retary of tho treasury had notified him that
he must resign, when English appeared before
President Polk with the following letter;
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE Jan. %, isiO.
James X. Polt, Preshlcn, Of the Untcd States
SIR, The undersigned have heard with some
surprise that an effort Is about TO be made to re-
move from Office William II. English, esq, n clerk
IN the Office Of the second auditor Mr.. English Is
son of the Hon. l.. @. Engli'h, now and for sew
ernl years u prominent member of the state senate
of Indiana, and this is young gentleman OF high
character and respectability and Is held in high
esteem by the democracy of our state us useful
and efficient member Of the democratic party. As
we have heard no reasons for his removal we re-
spectfnlly ask that he may be permitted to serve
out the small remnant Of time which We have
reason TO believe Is allotted to all faithful demo-
cratic incumbents Of public Office Very re,pcct-
fully your obedient servants, -, -, ,,,.,.
Thomas J. Henley John H. Robinson, w. W. Wick
c. W. Cathcart. j. d. Bright, William Rockhili.
This letter, rs will be seen, bears the same
date MS Mr.. English's untrue explanation OF
tho matter to Secretary Marcy, heretofore
printed. The latter having abundant evil
dcnce in the official papers before him that
tho explanation was false refused to ACCEPT II
as satisfactory. The matter had been pre-
viousy called to the attention Of Robert j.
Walker, secretary of the treasury, and a let
ter had also been addressed to him asking for
the charges which were operating against Mr..
English. To this Secretary Walker replied
that If tho writers would call on him he
would inform them privately, Tho result OF
1t all was that President Polk declined TO in-
tcrfcrc to save Mr.. English, and lie was COM
pcllcd to leave the treasury OH March 3, 1919
three days before Secretary Walker turned
his portfolio over to his whig successor, Will
lam NJ. Meredith.
1t is easily seen that the case against Mr.
English must have been regarded as q very
bad one by President Polk aud the two mem.
bers OF his cabinet who passed upon it, when
they would not grant him the few days which
remained till the new secretary of the treas
ury Of the succeeding administration came in
even on the written request ofone senator and
five democratic members Of the house from
Mr. English's own state.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
VEST TIRGINII.
Democratic Losses All Along tho Lin

Democratic Losses All Along tho Line
WHEELING, w. VA, Oct. 15.--Thc returns
coming in to-day do not materially affect tho
result Of Tuesdays elections. The following
is q summary ofthe result In the counties
heard FROM Brook county, democratic plurality
100, u democratic majority Of A, democratic
loss 10; Berkeley, democratic majority 100,
democratic loss of l72; Barbour-Jackson
(democrat) for governor, 300 majority, which
elects republican member of the house of
delegates. Cable county gives democratic
plurality of 600, Il democratic loss of 80; Dod-
bridge, democratic majority of 10Y: Fayette,
republican plurality 200, republican gain of
1886; Gilman, democratic plurality $50,
democratic gain of 65; Grant, republican ma
iority 375; republican gain Of Il; Hancock,
republican majority 1876; republican gain Al;
Harrison, democratic majority 100, rcpubl-
can gain 147; Hampshire, democratic ma.
iority 700, democratic loss go; Jefferson,
democratic majority 1,066, democratic gain
10; Jackson republican by small majority,
Il republican gain; Lewis, democratic majority
$50, republican gain 81; Marshall, republican
majority 66S, republican gain 1876; Mineral,
reduced democratic majority; Monongahela,
republican majority 447, republican gain IL;
Morgan, republican majority 200, republican
gain 97; Mason, democratic plurality 116,
democratic gain 106 Putnam, demo-
cratic majority 100, republican gain 1913;
Pleasant, democratic majority 20S. democratic
gain 81; Preston, republican majority 1000,
republican gain Al; Richie, republican major
ity 230 republican gain 108; Randolph, demo-
cratic majority 400, republican gain 24i Sum
mers, democratic majority 3,000 republican
gain 70; Taylor, republican majority ia, re-
publican loss 81; Tucker, democratic majority
Zoo, democratic gain ii; Wetzel, democratic
majority 800, democratic gain %; Wood, dem
,cratic majority 100, republican gain 1S9.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
PERSONAL.

JUDGE TYNER has returned to Washington.
SECRETARY SHERMAN will return to-mor-
row. He spoke in Milwaukee last night.
JOHN G. New has announced himself as a
candidate for United States senator from In.
dia ma.
GEORGE MILLER the general agent Of Mr.,
BARLEY Campbell's Galley Slave" combina-
tion, is at the National hotel.
II. c. Bruce, brother Of Senator Bruce Of
Mississippi, has been unanimously nominated
by the republicans of Atchison for the Kansas
legislature.
LIEUTENANT EDWARD PLUMMER, Tenth
United States infantry, was married on the
18th instant at Joliet, ILL.,, to Miss Georgia
Moody of that city. An elegant reception
was given after the ceremony at the resi-.
dcnce Of the brides parents.
THE marriage of Miss Pierce, daughter Of
Judge Pierce of Philadelphia to Commander
Allan d. Brown, U. S. n, which takes place
shortly, promises to bc II brilliant affair. After
the wedding the commander aud his bride
will occupy the Potter cottage, at Newport.
Hon. WILLIAM LAWRENCE, first comptroller
Of the treasury, has returned from the Ohio
canvass, whore ho has rendered efficient SER
vice in his old congressional district Az
Barnesvillc, Kenton aud West Liberty Judge
Lawrence made exhaustive aud stalwart
speeches, which were highly appreciated by
his old constituents
Or the 10Th (old style) the marriage with
the Princess Dolgorouki was solemuiz d in
the chapel of the imperial palace. The czir's
family disappearing, the czarewitch went to
Hapsal, on the Esthonian coast. The Grand
Dukes Coustantin and Wladimar went abroad
in order that they might not witness the ccre'
mony. Tho marriage was very private. Tho
Grand Duke Nicolas and the minister of war
were however, present. The newly-married pair
arc with the brides family In Livadia. Tho
car has purchased for his consort the palace
of the Grand Duchess Catharna, paying 2000,-
900 roublcs ns the price of it.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
Professor swifrs New Comet.

Professor Swift, astronomer of tho Warner
observatory at Rochester, n. Y, discovered
another large comet on the evening Of October
10. The flGt was noted in tho Associated
press dispatches, but some important and in
teresting details which could not bo tele.
graphed are herewith given. The new celes-
tial visitor is in the constellation of Pegasus,
right ascension, twenty.ono hours, thirty
minutes, decinati on north seventeen degrees
thirty minutes. Its rate of motion is quite
slow, being in q northwesterly direction, so
that it Is approaching the sun. 1t has very
strong condensation on one side Of the centre,
In addition to a sl0r.like nucleus, which iudi-
Gates that II is throwing oil an extended tail.
From the fact Of its extraordinary size, we
are warranted In presumug that IL will ba
very brilliant, and the additional fact that it
Is coming almost directly toward the earth
gives good promise that it will be one of tho
most remarkable comets of the present cen-
tury. This Is the fifth comet which Professor
Swift has discovered, aud the increased tacili'
ties which Mr.. II. II. Warner the popular and
wealthy medicine man, has given him by
erecting a magnificent observatory for his
benefit, promise much moro for tho future.
There is possibility that further develop
mcnts may provo this to be the great comet of
1912, which is being constantly expected, in
which event astronomers will have an un-
usual opportunity to test the spectroscope FOX
the first time upon these eccentric bodies aud
ascertain certainly what they are,
National Republican., 1880-10-16
What an Impartial Observer Sees.

The impartial observer can get good deal
of satisfaction out of the Indiana election,
There is always certain amount of pleasure
to be derived from tho discontinue of one set
of sharp politicians, even though tho opposing
set be quite as undeservng Of respect The
Indiana democratic politicians were quite
too awrully smart" They need not have
had any election this month, but In their
anxiety to give importance to their state and
to themselves they induced the court to strain
point of law in their favor aud a nice mess
they have made of It, AS an impressive les
son in tho futility of political trickery the
Indiana election ought to be of value to the
democratIc party.-PhiLadelphia Times.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
oood ADVICE, but cold Comfort.

All old accounts of the democratic politi-
claus of Indiana ought to be squared up now,
None of them loved Landcrs, and Landers, is
beaten. None of them cared button for
English, aud English is beaten, Some of them
hated Mcdonald, aud Mcdonald is beaten,
All of them are more or loss jealous Of Hen
drcks, and Hendricks Is beaten. Only the
Tall Sycamore Of the Wabash, Dan Voorhees,,
survives the crash Of leaders. All tho others
have gone to JOIN DO La Matyr, who will
doubtless teach them that those who are loved
are often chastened. Philadelphia Times.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
HrADQ'ns Rrr. CoNG. Cow,
HI
WAsiIINDIi

The friends of Secretary sherman, desiring to add
TO their appreciation of his distinguished services
In the late canvass in the states of Ohio and In-
diana by giving him an earnest and cordial greet
ing on his return to the city, have accordingly
cluded that as he cannot be present at the meet
publican victories in Ohio aud Indiana to give
him Il sorcuadc on Monday evening next. when,
preceded by the Marine band, they will march
from republican headquarters No. 1917 street
northwest 10 tho seCretUry's residence on street.
All the secrelNry's friends are requested to be
promptly at the place Of meeting At o'clock on
by their presence their appreciation of his adj
YHnCcd position among the leaders ofthe republic
can party. JAY A, llUBBELL
Chairman Rep. Cong, Com,
National Republican., 1880-10-16
A De,nocratio Manifesto.


INDIANAPoLIs, Oct. 15.--Tho democratic
ing address:
To he Democratic and Independent Voters Of In
diana:
The result Of the election last Tuesday Is a
dcep disappointment to us all. The extent OF the
success which the republican party has achieved
In this state is MS much surprise to the republi
cans as II is to the democrats, and proves that the
majority OF the republican party were as ignorant
OF the means which their corrupt leaders were em-
poying us we were. The temporary loss of Ourstate
Is calamity that time will enable us 10 retrieve, but
the injury which our free institutions Will sustain
resulting from the frauds aud corruption pracliced
by tho republican leaders to secure their triumph
Is incnlculnblc The causes which enabled the
republican party to succeed in the election arc
now plainly the partial success of their scheme to
Airicnnize our state for political purposes the cor
fupt use Of money for the purpose Of obtaining
votes, the importation and uso of rcpoaters. pro.
tectcd by deputy mOrshals, and the aid
derived by them from the Use of the
federal machinery of the election under the pre-
tense of supervising the election Of members
not have to encounter these forces TO the same
extent as in our state election. The corruption
fund will have TO be divided among many states,
their rcpoatcrs will be all home, aud those of them
who were discharged from the arrest Of the deputy
marshal on straw bail will not be likely TO make
their appearance In our state again. We shall
have no federal marshals or federal machinery to
contend against We are thoroughly united IN our
counSels; whatever our adyerSnres may say to the
contrary Is untrue. We therefore call upon
you not TO relax any of your efforts Put new
life and energy into your county aud township
organizations and take all the measures in your
power to bring out your ul strength to the polls.
The same vote poled by us In October IL pOlled In
November, will secure to US tho state. The aver.
age majority against us at the late election will not
exceed 1000, and may fall below thnt figure. This
majority can, and, IN our opinion, will, be over
come in the presidential election. A change of
Three votes In each precinct will accomplish It,.
Remember you have leader in this contest who
never sounds retreat and he commands an army
that never surrcndeTs.
lslgned:l William H. English, T. A. uendrlc ks,
J. l.. Mcdonald, franklin Landers, william Flenl-
Ing, J.. NJ. Cropsey and o. o. Sleatley executive
committee; JnmeS ii. Rico SncrclnrY.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
Politics IN TIRaINI1.
Republican Rally at Vienna, Va.

s''P"o'N"h h"hJ Niehhhb Nbs
The republicans of Fairfax county turned
out en- masso Thursday night to hear Ho n.
George L. Harris, lato member of congress
from Mississippi, who entertained the large
and enthusiastic audience for two hours.
Judge Harris made many and very happy
hits, which told for tho republicans. The
meeting was presided over by Mr.. Kenyon,
and good cheer prevailed, and it Is confidently
believed that lnrgc increase for tho repubi-
can ticket will result from this meeting.
Meeting of Washington Township Repub-
LEANS
Ono of the largest and most enthusiastic
meetings of the campaign was that of the
Garfield and Arthur club Of Washington
township, Alexandria county, Va, held
Thursday night. Stirring addresses were de-
livered by SIessrs. X. G.. Cunningham, of the
county committee, c. G, Nelson, o. NJ. Rossei
and others. Tho party is thoroughly organ
lied in this locality and victory is confidently
expected rs n reward. Tho gratifying fact
was announced that every republican voter OF
the precinct has paid his poll tax and regis
tered,
National Republican., 1880-10-16
An Count,es i'm ohio Heard From.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15.-Uuoiiicial re-
turns have now been received from all tho
counties OF Ohio, which show that Town
sends majority for secretary of state is
1929. In several counties containing large
cities Townsend was cut considerably on ac-
count of his temperance record. This did
not have Its effect upon the balance of tho
ticket and hence the average majority for all
nther cnndi didates will be fully 10000.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
GEYERAL GRANT IN BOSTON.
A Visit to tho Republican State Committc


A Visit to tho Republican sIale committee
Rooms.
BosroN Oct 15.--Gcneral Grant and party
took Il carriage ride this morning through the
suburbs. They went to BrOokline and
lunched at Mr.. John W. Candler's residence,
Arterward they drove by the reservoir to
Cambridge, making u short stop ut Harvard
college, aud returning to this city visited the
old South church. In tho afternoon General
Grant and Colonel Fred Grant luuched at
Youug's hotel by invitation Of the state CEN
trail committee. General Grant on bong pre-.
sented to the company spoke as follows
GENTLEMEN: was informed when came In here
stood that al! the members of the committee who
invited me here were members of some party, and
had an instinct that they were connected with
the same party that am. Laughter and Op-
plause.1 If you can tell INC what good can do IN
this assembly by giving my views on politics to the
gentlemen present shUll be glad to do it, Iheard
nv friend StOrrs last evening describe class Of
politicians with caterpillars spinal cords who need
little siiiGning up or starch put into them. II
any of you confess to that sort of weakness shall
be happy to speak lAppausednd ldughter,l Wen,
gentlemen, you are all right, you? Loud laugh
Ter and applause am very much obliged TO
Of November und Of the same opinion as you are
now,
A reception was rendered TO General Grant
tonight by the Massachusetts, commandery OF
the Loyal Legion.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
rl,rsn nnndred mud Six

stalwart republican ex'soldiers who have
clean military and civil record, willing to join
IL permanent political organization and work
for tho continued success through the ballot
box of the principles established through the
cartridge. box, are requested to send their Rd-
dresses to postotfioe look.box $780,
National Republican., 1880-10-16
Their candidate ovorshadowed.

Congressman McLane of Maryland told
Judge Richardson 9f the court of claims that
ho gave up all AolXGG electing Hancock. 81
think" said lie3@General Grant has done
more, however to contribute to republican
success than any other leader, We (tle demo-
crats) nominated u soldier and expected to
create sentiment for him which would elect
him, but when Grant, tho greater soldier,
threw himself actively into tho canvass for
General Garfield ho completely oyershad'
owed our candidate"
National Republican., 1880-10-16
An Invitation to All.

The managers of tho grand republican
demonstration to might in honor of the great
and decisive victories in Ohio and Indiana,
cordially invite the entire republican popu-
lation-meu, women aud children--ts come
out aud Join iu tho rcjoieings.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
The Fraudulent Naturaliz ition Papers OF
1893.

New York. O1t 15.-An evening paper
says: Omitted States Supervisor of Elections
john l. Davenport now proposes to accept all
1868 papers that may be surrendered to him
and give in return therefor first papers. With
the first papers in his possession the holder
aud be thus relieved from all further trouble
in relation TO the question of his citizenship"
National Republican., 1880-10-16
Two XInNYa.

More 10 sorrow than IN anger do we say the Q
things. Deeply do we regret that we OF the south
are TO continue to be aliens and strangers In the
land OF our fathers,-Dtspatch,
Oh, no We are uot strangers or aliens.
Nobody eau kick us out. We are at home,
and our purpose Is to stay there. Do not be
SO hysteIlc, neiRhbor; aud do not SO soon give
up before the final fght.--RlehmOnd Wig,
National Republican., 1880-10-16
GOYERNOR SHEPH ERD's HOME.

Some Extracts from AN Interesting Letter
from IL Member of the Bntopiias Colony.
Many of our readers are always glad to hear
from Ex-Governor Shepherds party in Mex.
leo. We therefore print the following extracts
from a private letter from DR.. William II.
Ross, physician to the party who has many
friends in our city, and will be remembered as
fl professor in tho Georgetown Medical college
and prominent member Of the Phihar.
monies:
National Republican., 1880-10-16

firmly establish throughout the country q free and
honest ballot, protection to life and property well
paid and contented labor, activity In all agrcul-
tural, manufacturing. mechanical and commercial
pursuits, and will make the states Of our union
other nation.
BY order Of the committee,
MARSHALL JEWELL, Chairman.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
ncfinlfn Resnltinmdinnn.

INDIANAPoLIs, Oct. 15.--Returns from all
The counties in the state except Ripley give
Porter 6,s3i plurality. Ripley county gave
democratic uujority in 1876 of 225. Full re-.
turns from the fifth congressional district
give G. c. Watson (democrat) SSl majority
This makes the congressional delegation eight
republicans and five democrats.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
George wilkes Bet.

Mr.. Thomas Murphy has cablcd George
Wilkes that he would take the bet of $4,000
which he proposed through the San some time
since on Hsucock's election. Mr. Wilkes said
the bet would remain open until tho close Of
tho polls on the night ofelection, Mr.. Wilkes
of course, Is man Of his word.
National Republican., 1880-10-16
OCTOBER'S TIDAL WAVE.
Ehe Victory in Indiana and Ohio on
Tuesday Complete.
All But One County in Indiana Heard From
Address OF tho Republican Commit
tee Democratic Wnilings.
The Figures in Indiana.

Especial dispatch to TIE NATIONAL TEPunLIcAS
INDIANAPoLIs, Oct. 10.
Returns have been received from all but
four counties in tho state. Tho republican
majority Is 5,707. The four counties to hear
from gave democratic majority IN 1876 of
4l3, which will be reduced. Tho official ma
jority will not vary much from $500. Eight
republican congressman arc assured, and pos
Sibly nine. The senate is tic, but there Is a
republican majority in the Eousc of fourteen.