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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Singular steamboat Change.

Tho Board of Supervising Inspectors Of
Steam Vessels after a heated discussion. have
changed Rule No, of pilot rules for Western
rivers providing for meeting and passing
Tho change reverscs the Signals giving the
descending vessels the first signal, but does
not provide for any final signal in case of
emergency.
A majority of tho Western river inspectors
protested against the change, believing that
any arrangement of signals radically differ.
ent from those SO long in use would result in
disaster. The vote of the board was Il tie,
and the supervising iuspector-gouenl gave
the casting vote for the change. Western
steamboat men here dcride the change and
arc particularly harsh In their structures of
the action Of the supervising Inspector. gen
erl. They urge that the change is unnoces-
sary aud dangerous inasmuch as IL directly
reversos the workings of the pilots which
have been IN vogue for thirty years. The
true inwarlness Of the action viii be laid be.
fore the Secretary Of the Treasury, who re.
vscs the decision of the board, aud his disap-
proval asked, which will undoubtedly be OBJ.
tanned, and thus make the action of the board
of no effect,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
rHE n4NnlS.c0URrNHr Rtcn.


Mr. Soule luspeCts the Potomac Course and
Expresses Himself as We'll Pleased.
Mr. SOule, In brief interview with n rem
rescntativc OF The NATIONAL REruBLiCAN
last evening, stated that during the day no
had been in tho hands of u committee of the
respective boat clubs Of the city. The wator
being rough he concluded not to accept the
invitation to n ride on the Potomac but took
a general survey Of the river between the
ACqueduct and Long bridges. lie was salts,
fed that tho straght.away course from tho
former would provo acceptable in every re-
spect. The little bend IN tho river OH the
Ana0stau island was not sufficient TO dctract
from the dirociness OF tho course, and would
offer no deuiment to n perfect view of the
race. He was entirely satisfied with the
river and believed that the contestants would
be. lie thought that the participants in tho
race could not name better water / the choice
had been left to their selection and WAS salts
fed that every accommodation would be eN-
tended by the respective boat clubs OF the
city that they might desire. The race would
taku place about the Goth OF May aud the
men would require u couple Of weeks prac-
tice to become acquainted with the river and
course. As so much had been said about the
water pro and con, he determined to make u
personal examination of tho Potomac, and 10
that cause ulonc might be attributed his visit
to this city. So lar us the additional pure
was concerned he desired TO say that he
had nothing TO do with it The Hop
Bitters Company put mp the 10000, and
with il their connection In the
matter ceased. The Oursmcn naturally do.
sired to increase the fund il possible. In other
places the citiaens--hotel men aud railroad
people generally made up purse that was
added TO the prizes offered in the race and
which made the inducements to row in q diff.
lorent place become stronger, and thereby was
originated these counter attractions Whether
or not he citizens here would follow this Gus
tom no did not know, but with IL the Hop
Bittcrs Company had nothing to do. They
only offered the prize, and there stopped, He
was satisfied that tho men could have fair,
honest race hero, The water was suitable, no
objection could be reasonably offered to tho
match taking place, aud it would certainly
come oil in this District i'm May next.
Mr.. SuHle loft for Baltimore last night, very
much pleased with bis brief s0jouw in this
city aud the cordial reception that he 10.
cciyed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

WAsnlYG roy, Foh. 3, 18sO,


To the Editor Of The National RepuJiicdR:
SIR "Ono Of those things that no fellar
kin find OuC-why Captain j. Scott Payne
Fifth United States Cavalry, who succeeded
to the command of ThOrmburgh's column after
that gallant officers untimely fall, aud who
saved 1t from utter annihilation and dcstruc-
ii N, who had so saved it alono and uuaided
for two entire days before Captain Dodge
joined his command, and who would have
continued to so save il until Mewit's arrival
with the relief column, even if Dodge had
never Joined him at all. Why Captain Payne,
Il graduate of the United States Military
Acad emy of the class Of GG, aud who has
done "A cantain's duty faithfully, we'll aud
gallUutly for over five years; who is an nc.
cOmplishcd gentleman, one who wiolds the
peu--mightCr than the swurd-as gracefully
M ho docs the sabre. Why he, without foar
aud without reproach, and who is the real
hero Of the Ute campaign. ACGDrding TO all
rules of war and customs Of the service, Cap.
tam Payne, In command of the column wonld
have been held to strict accountability for any
disaster happening to the command, and is
equally entitled to any credit aCcruing to ), id
command for success. The General gets praise
or blame US he wins or loses. CIptsn Payne
was twice wounded in the fighting and still
held the command. Let subordiuates have
their fare share Of aures for duty done
bravely aud we'll. The commanding officer
should have no less, aud by custom usually
receives the Lions share Why should it not
be so in this cAsc2 Why he should be utterly
ignored and Captain Dodge alone rewarded,
is more than We poor fellows on the outside
can understand or find out | would not in
sinuute that Dodge should not have been re-
warled for during HE plain duty, calamity as
any good soldier would have done But,
"Why soldiers, why should we be melancholy;
boys, whose business 'tiG to die?" Twas ever
thus in army lile--one does the work and
another roaps the glory and reward. Let our
big, honorable Congress do ts duty for once
aud prove that Republics are not always un.
grateful. Dodge has been well rewarded, ,ehen
give Payne paymastcIship, or better STILL an
Adjutant.G GGncrdlcy, FOR while he is emineutly
qualified rs ho Is one OF the ablest young lite.
rary officers of the line, and one, who, doubt
less had he chosen Il civic instead Of Il military
life, would now be counted us one OF Nirsiuas
most cloqugnt statesmen.
ITft Ttr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 4-The Charles.
ton races opened today on the Washington
course. The weather was beautiful and the
track in excellent condition.
Tho first event. the Carolina stakes, mile
dash, for two.yoar-olds. owned in this State,
was won by tho br. C. Penwood, the fsvoritc, by
neck, Gambler second and Farewell n good
third. Time, 1:54.
The second race, mile holts, for all ages,
was won by the f. Manic Fields, the iivorite,
in two straight heats, after close and excit-
ing race in both, Emily + second and Lucky
Hit third. Time, l:43, 1:50.
The third contest, threc.quarter mile dash
for ali ages, was won easily by tho c. f. Round
Dance, who was the fLvorite by long odds
Hattie + and Orphan Girl poor second and
third respectively. Time, 1:l6.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.

only. The court was unable to understand
incidental appearance, and thought AN at
torney WIS either counsel or lie was not. In
regard to the appearance of witnesses for tho
defense, the court said that they must submit
a list of those persons they desired summoned,
with the proper affidavit, rs soon rs possible,
and he decided the number of witnesses to be
summoned at the Governments expense and
paid by 1t. Mr.. Wells stated that they had
not yet received a copy of the indictment, and
virtually could make lttlo progress until
they did.
His Honor thought different and was I'M
able to sec why progress could not be made
despite having no copy of the indictment in
hand. It WIS his desire to assist them rs
much as possible, aud that they should he
afforded every opportunity to be ready to
proceed at the date for which the hearing has
been fixed. Messrs. Wells aud Hayward inti'
mated that they would be prepared to go ON
with the hearing at that time. Me9srs. Miller
aud Smith were not in court, aud no cX'
preston has yet been obtained from thcm as
to their readiness for trial on Monday next,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Southern Utes Mt Interior Department.

Ignacio and Savarro. the two principal
chiefs Of tho Southern Ute tribos, accompa-
ucd by Col. Page, their agent aud an inter
prefer had an interview yesterday with Sec
retary Scliurz who in general terms told tho
Indians that the march Of civilization was
pressing on them so rapidly as to render their
remaining in the State of Colorado matter
of very short time. lie desired to see the
Utes, all of them, settle down in some part Of
Utah where they could learn tho habits Of
civilization Tho chiefs were let oil with
this instalment with promise of future
interview Colonel Page, the agent of these
Indians, who isan intelligent gentleman, for
nurly chief quartermsatcr Of the Army of the
Shenandoah and later State Treasurer of
Arkansas for seven years, has the full conf
dence Of the Indians lie has charge of and
expresses it as his opinion thai au amicable
arrangement can he made with them TO sell
their reservation and go elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

Equal Division Sons of Temperance will
hold q special meeting Friday night at =
o'clock for the purpose OF initirting seven
gentlemen wcll-known in this District, who
nave determined to leave intcm2erinco and
enroll under the white banner of temperance.
The special meeting is rendered necessary
will give its grand literary entertainment,
which has been in preparation sew
oral weeks, and in which many Of the
most talented readers and vocalists Of the city
will take part. The hall Of the division is No.
i32 Ninth street, third floor whore all arc
welcome every Friday night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
The Republican Meeting, Tonight.

Tonight meetings Of Republicans will be
held In the varioas legislative districts for the
purpose of olecting delegates to the Numi.
mating convention, to be held at Tallmadgo
Hall tomorrow. The meetings will be held,
50 far as announced, IN the following places;
Second district, Union Hall, M0ant Pleasant;
Third district, 20 Market street, Georgetown;
Fourth district, Fishers Hall, corner of High
aud Gay Streets Fifth district, corner of
Twenty.frst aud Il streets northwest; Sixth
district Catholic Hall, Eighteenth street, be-
tween l. and NJ: Ninth district, 02i Eleventh
street northwest; Tenth district, Biighs Hall,
& street, between Twelfth aud Thiricculh;
Twelfth district Association Hall, 632 Penn.
sylvana avenue; Thirteenth district, Kinder
garten Hall, Eighth aud X streets; Fourteenth
district Ironside Baptist church, Second aud
p streets; Fifteenth district, Second Baptist
Hall, Sl6 Third street northwest; Sixteenth
district, 450 Louisiana avenue; Seventeenth
district, Galilcan Fisherman Hall, f street,
between Four.amd.a-half aud Third southwest; 4;
Nineteenth district, corner of Third and Ii
street northeast; Twentieth district, Wash
ington Hall, corner of Third and Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast Twenty. first district
Browns Hail. Fourth street, between d and
North Carolina avenue southeast,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 4.-The trial Of John
Ewing, conductor, and EIwooa $. johnson, Gu
gineer of the freight train which cOllided
with au excursion train on the narrow gauge
railroad near CIementon station, on August
IA last, by which five persons were
killed, ended in the Camden court to-
day. Argument was concluded this morning
and Judge Woodruff charged the jury. The
jury retired at 1915 o'clock, and mp to late
hour tonight had not agreed upon verdict
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Trial of the Hirth Murderers.

The IIirth murdcrers, or rather those parties
accused OF committing the crime, occupied the
attention Of the Criminal court, Justice Hag.
nor, yesterday for short time. Mr.. Hayward
stated that he appeared chiefly Tor Queenan,
and asked TINT assistant counsel be provided
for the remaining defendants. His Honor
stated that he would designate Mr. ii. II.
Wells, jr, to take charge Of the case Of Bedford,
aud Mcssrs. Thomas Miller and c. Maurice
Smith would attend to the interest of Pnn.
Ills Honor said that he understood that Mr.
Hayward appeared us counsel for all of these
partics. Mir, Hayward sHid that no appeared
incidentally for them-that was, until after the
arraigument. Now he was counsel for QUeonau
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
The senntnrlnl ScnnhnI.

The Critic gives currency to a piece Of sean.
dal, by innuendo, which ostensibly relates to
some Southern Senator, whose name is con-
cealed from public Wow, but whose conduct, if
this scandal is verified, deserves the scvercst
reurehension. In this connection II is not i'm.
pertinent to ask why the name of the guilty
Senator is not made pub!ic2 The imputution
now lies against every Senator from the South
and it is due 10 each aud all Of thom that the
guilty party. If there be any such, should be
pilloried, that the innocent may not suffer
from unjust suspicious Let the names o. the
guilty parties, male aud female, be exposed
that innocent Senators may not suffer from
this imputation, aud further that the Treas
ury Department may be purified Of any pro.
curesses that may be harborcd there
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

There was Yesterday placed on lile In the
Recorders Office u marriage settlement be-
lwccn Ex-Governor Thomas Swami, Of Balti-
more, Md and Josephine A. Thomson, of New
jersey then widow Of ex-senator Thomson,
but now Mrs. Thomas Swami. The paper Is
dated June 3, lS1S, aud sets forth that the
marriage between these parties is about TO be
solemnizod, aud that Mr. Swunu is dcsiTous
that the property ownodby him ut Newport, K.
l., aud IN this city, together with his furniture,
pictures, plate, carriages and personal property
used in connection with his residences in the
two cities, he vested In hmeelf aud wife in
equal rights and shares during their Joint
liveP, and the enjoyment OF the entire estate
10 the survivor for life. Ia consideration Of
the marriage and 81, Mir. Swami grants and
conveys to Mrs, Josephine A. Thomson, dur,
ipg her natural life, an equal aud undivided
estate In the property mentioned, Tho paper
was sent by mail from New York by Me5sis.
Nauderpoo Green Il Co., attorneys for Mrs
Swauu. IL Is stated, by rumor, that domestic
troubles have already sprung up in this fam
lily, and separation enSued, aud doubtless the
recording OF this stipulation Is the precursor Of
future litigation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Speech from the British Throne.

LONDON, Feb. 4.--rhe Times, In n leader on
the Queens speech. says foreign affairs will
probably be briefly dismissed. Anxious atten-
tion will have to be paid to affairs in Afghan
istan. Great Importance will also be attached
to any announcement respecting South Africa.
Tho Queen cannot fail to refer with becom-
ing sympathy, to the distress in Ireland, but
the feeling which may find expression in II
royal speech will be independent Of any
passing phase Of Irish political discomfort.
There is no reason to suppose that the present
agitation will have any different fate from the
proceeding ones.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Arrested for Murder sixteen Ysars Ago

CINCINNATI, Feb. 1.-TwD cOlored men
named Rle Patterson, alias john Williams
aud Garland Williams, alias Bill g lrliug. were
arrested here to-day for the murder Of Darby
Martin, at Whito Sulphur precinct, Scott
county, KY, on December 8, 1868. Martin
wus a herdor on u plantation, and lived alone
in little cabin. He WAS known to have some
81, 900 or s., 900, aud Patterson and Williams
thought he kept itabout him Patterson con-
fcsses that he watched outside while Williams
went into Martins cabin Co rob him. He did
not hear any shot, but heard Martin
pleading for his life. When they were
leaving the cabin they saw that it was
on fire, and snys it was lighted from the in
side. All the plunder they secured by their
crime was IS in cash, some clothing and n pistol.
Williams denies portion OF the story, aud
says that he was not near at the time of the
murder, but saw Patterson coming away from
the burning cabin. Tho two criminals have
been living in Cincinnati ever since commit
ting the crime, except y brief service IN the
army. The Kentucky officer who claims tho
prisoners has gone to Columbus for tho neces-
Sary requisition, aud tomorrow Patterson and
Williams will be taken to the county Of their
crime,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

HAVANA, Feb. 4.--rho reception to General
Grant at the Vice. Regal palace last night was
a splendidly arranged affair. The elitS OF
Havana society ana many TRANSIENT and resi-
dent Americans were present The palace
was elegantly decorated with flowers and illu-
minated. Tho staircase was lined by the
captain generals ody.guard in full uniform
Generals Grant and Calltjas with their wives
received the visitors. All were introduced to
General Grant. Tho dancing lasted until
o'clock in the morning The affair was highly
satisfactory to General Grant and his party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
Important Commercial Decision

MINIATURES, Feb 4.-The Superior court
of Wisconsin at Madison yesterday decided
that n mercantile agency cannot be compelled
to disclose the name Of its correspondent. In
an action for libel, alleged to be contained in II
report by a correspondent to tho mercantile
agency of X. G.. Dun & Co., tho plaintiff
sought to prove publication by subpenaing
tho manager Of the agency in this city to pro.
duco the books containing the report. The
manager refused TO do SO, and the Circuit
court committed him for contempt. Upon his
appealing from the order of commitment the
Supreme court to-day reversed the order.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4,--Early this morn
ing an officer was informed that child was
lying dead ut 10 Spollord street. and that tho
cious character. The officer visited tho prem
isos and found tho dead body Of Henrietta
Brest, aged eight years. lilo made inquiries
concerning tho death of the child, but being
unable TO learn anything he took into custody
the mother OF the child Mrs. Emma Brest, and
conveyed her 10 the statom.house whore Mag.
istrate Bonsal committed her to prison TO
coroner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

TOLEDO, ONO, Feb. 4.--rhe board of stew,
ards of the Grand Western 1rotting circnit
met here to-day. Dates for summer meetings
were fixed as follows Battle Creek, Juno | to
4; Jackson, June to IL; East Saginaw, June
Is to 1s; Toledo June - to %; Columbus, June
% 10 July 2; Cincinnati, July 5 to o. The
stewards were instructed to place date for
Louisville should she decide to hold meeting.
The classes will be about the same as last year,
and the purses at each place will aggregate
IS 900 to $4,000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
The EisIIiny Elent.

PORTSMOUTH. N. H., Feb. 4.-The anxiety
In reference to the fishing schooner Christie
Campbell has been relieved by her arrival at
this port. The Yelocipede is safe at New.
castle.
Reports are current tonight that a schooner
laden with coal ran Oh the rocks on the south
side of the Isle of Shoals during yesterdays
storm, aud shortly aiterwarl went TO pieces
Her crew reached the island in safety.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

HUDSON, N. Y, Feb. Am the case o
Henry McoIl, on trial In this city for the last
ton days for tho murder Of his wife aud hel
parmour ut Taghknnicls on the 18th of Sep
tomber last, the jury. after being ont all night
rendered verdict this morning OF murder in
the first degree. Judge Osborn sentenced tho
prisoner to be hanged on March TO- After
sentence tho prisoner coolly asked the court
that he DO hanged in public, and that he be
allowed one hour aud a-half to speak
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
shncI,Inr Rnilrnnh Disnstor.

CLARKsvlLLE, ONT, Feb. An express
train on the Hamilton &c Northwestern rail
way going no tn ran of the track between
Lister and CreemOre. Tho fireman was in
stantly killed, tho engineer had his leI
broken and was badly scaded. and the brake
man became wedged in between tho cars
which piled Que on top Of the other, and had
his leg literally roasted. Some passengers re
ceived slight bruises, The engine is total
Wrpck
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05
French hallway Disaster.

PARIS, Feb. by u railway collision nj
Argonteuil, in the Department of Seine ct
Disc, seven persons were killed aud twenty
wounded.
The Argcnteuil railroad accident caused
much excitement all day because mary of tho
occupants Of the wrecked train were well
known city men who were returning home.
Twenty-Five persons were seriously and many
conveyed to neighborng houses, hence there
Is difficulty in accrtaining the exact number
of victims.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

Tue President sent the following nomina-
tons to the Senate Yesterday:
Charles l.. Holsrein, of Indiana, to be United
States attorney, district Of Indiana; Alexander
c. Wells, of Louisiana, to be surveyor OF Gus.
toms, district of Louisana Edgar w. Mann
of Wyoming, to be register of the land Office
at Cheyenne, Wyoming; james NJ. Hawor;h
of Kansas, to be an Indian inspector.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

Mr.. Deirecs sent the following letter 10 the
House yesterday, which was referred to the
Committee on Printing:
OFFICE or PURIlC PRINTER, !
Washington, February 3, lSsn.
10 hG Senate and HOaseJ Representatives.
! have the honor OF submitting 10 Congress tho
propricty OF fixing by law tie number of HOLIDAYS
II any. m each year 10 he observed aud paid for by
this Office to its Gmploycs ns doubt whether tie
present law authorizes payment Tor work not
actually performed
comply with the law. Very respectfully,
JuuS u. DEFHEEs, Public pruicr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

Parnell that the committee Disseminated
against rent defaultors In the distribution Of
the funds contributed for relief of the suffer.
ing. The letters all indorse the committee
and many of them strongly censure Mr.
Parnell for his uttcrances. Rev. Patrick
LoGue, of the diocese of Kaphoc, declares that
to cast breath Of suspicion on the committee
is n crime against the iamne.strcken people,
and that the crime is still greater when
such suspicion teuds to shake the confidence
of the generous hearted American,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

CINcINNArI, Fob. t,--'rhe Eaqpirc's dis
patch from 81, Adams, W, Va, saysj Over
nny miners, some with their families, left
COnuclton and Coal valley to-day for Pitts
burg. II is said that quite II number are yet
to follow, as pricrs are better there, These
are gas coal miners, and took no part in the
convention held ut Charleston last week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-05

New YORK, Feb. "A special from Santa
Fe says: Curley Moore, a three.card monte
dealer, was murdered by Dick Moore, saloon
keeper, and two variety performers, Collins
and Banjo Charlie, Monday night in u dance
hall. The three men had threatened the life
of Santa Fe policeman, and expecting him
at the dance, entered the hall with drawn and
cooked pistols Not finding tho man they
wanted, they nevertheless commenced firing
with the above result.