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National Republican., 1880-07-12
Very Consoling.
10 he Editor Of The NaNoual ReDuJEcaN;

70 ths Editor Of Tie Nah0ual ReDuJLcdn:
SIR: Wonder If the nOn.Yotng Dist riot
democrats, and the Post in particular, arc
aware Of the amount of consolation it affords
us department clerks and the average repub.
lican TO see that the District is SO largely
stocked with their kind Several thousand
here in Washington and as many more in
Georgetown TO erect hickory poles, Puzzie
poor whisky and give the rebel yoll only indi-
Gates that so many democratic votes are To-
Gated where they do not count From tho
minute particulars presented by ho Post of
each individual polc.rlising and the import
ance attached thereto one would conclude
that 10 IL concentration Of timber for bridg-
ing tho Potomac iu case oC d mocra,ic victory
so that tho truly loyal may come from over the
river aud further south without delay, as
doubtless the long bridge would be wholly in
adequate 10 the OCCASION. Hurray for hurrnw'
q. HUdH
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Ilia IlnsIinAynNs.

The meeting at Tallmngo hall last evening
was fairly attended, notwithstanding the
heat. The interests maintained by these
meetings is source OF qualification to the
friends of the temperance cause, and the gool
doue is palpable in the reformation Of men,
many of whom occupy positions of usefulness
ia the community. Addresses were made by
DIR. Bland aud Hon. Turney NJ. Wilkins. The
first showed the progress made in the temper
auce cause, aud the molding of public senti.
meut in its favor, making rum m-drnking and
rum.selling unpopular through persistent
agitation and talk without stint. Mr.. wilkins
thought there should,be new declaration of
independence, aud every drinking man In the
land should come up to it--a declaration TO be
free from the sbiect slavery of Intoxicating
drink, declaration to make war on an in-
dulgence that Is robblng the country of some
Of tho brightest ntellects and sapping the
foundations of its mental and moral vlgor
and prosperity. He advcrlod also to
the efforts now being msde to erect II
Dashaway tabernacle in this city capa.
bic OF seating several thousand people.
He considered the project as feasible AZ its ac.
complishment is necessary. The remarks of
both speakers were well received The sing
ing by the choir was good, as II always Is.
President EgglestOn's energy and earnestness,
SO provorbal among temperance people, was
rewarded by several signatures to the pledge,
whereby 'somebndy at home was made
happy" He announced that the Dashaway
picnic Of the 5th had been success, and
would lie repeated within month.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
rhe nIrorce Mnrkot stendv.

Justice Cox last Saturday granted decree
of separation in the suit for divorce brought
by Susan L. Spaids against ChNuncey d. Spaids.
The parties were married in New Jersey
March a, 1873, and subsequently removed tC
this city. The charges were neglect aud re-
peated acts of cruelty. The cross-bil brought
by him was not sustained. Catherine M
Donnely was divorced from James A. Don
nelly. In this case the charge was adultery
with woman named Nellie King. The wifi,
is given permission to assume her former
name of Boyle aud he is onjoined from inter
fering with her property.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
washinGtouians FISHING for Sharks.

THE REPUBLICANS correspondent at Nam
tuclset, Mass, writes under date of July 7:
"The first shark-boat Of this season was
launched hero to-day. 1t returned in two
hours, carrying thirteen large sand sharks,
weighing on the average of 800 pounds apiece.
This is the largest number ever caught here
in so short time. Mcssrs. NJ. q. Emery, ir.,
and IL. X. Willard of Washington were of the
party, the former catching one of eight feot two
inches in length, and the latter succeeding in
landing ive-the largest number secured by
any one of the excursiouists. If you want TO
have some fun mako up u party aud try your
chances here among these monsters of the
deep"
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A Dispute over n Child.

Justice Cox last Saturday heard the lIabeas
corpus case against Mr.. and Mrs. S. Il. Git
tings, brought on the petition of J. z. Thomas
to obtain possession of his infant son, William
Edgar Thomas. The respondent, Mr.. Git
tings, in answering, denied restraining the
child or having 1t in his custody, as his wife
left tho city with it before tue proceedings
commenced, He said that the child had been
intrusted to their care when seven months
old and they have since provided for 1t. They
took it with the understanding that they
should have absolute control of it. The pres.
cnt proceedings were actuated by revenge on
tho part of Mrs. Thomas. A number Of aiii =
davits were submitted coroboratvo of Mr..
Gittings' statement. His honor adjourned the
hearing until September 2.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

TO The Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: The article in yesterdays Gazette
headed "Census.takeTs and their Pay,n is not
only gross insult to the cuumeatois, but a
libel upon the citizens Of our District. IL
was my fortune or misfortune whichever tue
GQ=ciie prefers TO call it) 10 be ono of the
enumcrators, aud | must say that with one
exception no attempt was made to browbcat
or suub me. On the contrary, the people /
was compelled to call upon chcerfllly gave
me the required information, aud ia many
instances put themselves TO some incouyen.
fence In assisting to get information concern.
ing parties who were temporarily absent from
their homes or places Of business. / have
compared notes with nearly all the enumera.
tors aud fine that their experience In taking
the census was very similar 10 my own. In q
mixed population of nearly l75 900 wo natur.
ally expected to find few ili.brod and dsa-
greeablo persons, but our recent work shows
that this class of people in tho District oil
Columbia was exceptionally small.
As regards our pay, am as anxious as the
editor of the Gdseite possibly can he TO get the
little that is coming to me. The editor, how
ever, shows himself to be a misguided wan
derer from the truth when he states that
Secretary SuhuIz is the cause of tho apparent
delay in settling up our accounts. In fact, he
has no more TO do with II than tho editor Oi
the Gdsetie who uses the truth so economic
ally IN his entire article,
The delay which has occurred could not he
avoided. II necessarily took some time aft el
the census had been taken TO examine an,
correct the population aud special schedulc
before sending them to the census office, ant
! this part Of the work was performed as rapid,
as the limited clerical force allowed by lay
could perform tie work. The GaseHe mus
know that it will require some little time T.
] pppnnVly uulii thp upp.tIuI of pupl nj
aud MS soon as tlathas been done the money vii
| be paid Colonel Boyd has been working sImos
night aud day 10 hurry matters mp. Genera
| Walker is also doing everything in bis powc
to holp the hoys out and we prefer to do on
own growing If it becomes necessary, rathe
than be misreprescnted by others.
ENUMERATOR.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
A Letter from MIR. Henson.

WAsHINGToNl D. c. July r. 1850.
10 he Editor Of The National Republican,:
SIR; am unable to conjecture the motive
of the paragraph published in yesterday
Ctipital or why ny political opinions should b,
madoa subject of comment ] infer 1t is tn,
cmanuiion Of some official whose big mouth
keeps hiIasolf and several Of his family in off
cial position In the treasury department
While neither mysclfnor relatives hold any po
sition under the government, | am aud hay,
been Il consistent republican, however, holding
official thicycry aud ncpotism as the ggoa
o,lamitieS OF our party. :. b. BENSON
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Dclnocrntio Committec,.

Mr.. John L. Norris, president of the Jack
son Democratic association, has announced
tho following committees On ratifcation-J.
+. Ennis. chairman; ]. W. Arnold, Frank
Barrett, Richard Smith and w, s. uutchins.
Executive committee-.Iames w. Bakor,
chairman; E. L. White, A. A. Wilson, Will.
inm Dickson, b. s. Lloyd, B. N. Swartz and
Duncan S. Walker. Committee on fnauce-
Il. p, Berry, Jackson Yates, Il. G. Hewitt,
Dorsey Clagett, Thomas J. Luttrell, Gilbert
b. Towles and George Jucnemann. Com
mittee on mGmbership-R. S. Davis, chair.
man; w. II. Maginuis, Thomas Kelly, G. G.
Frayser, Barney Kimartln; sergeant.at.arms
Nick G., SaDdcrson,
National Republican., 1880-07-12
1he New York Republicans.

Tho Now York Republican association took
possession Of its new headquarters at room
No. 81 Lc Droit building aud put out its
The campaign committee was filled up, con-
sisting OF one member from each congressional
district IN the state, with the exception of
three districts, which will be filled in future.
The association is well organized and will enter
upon the canvass in earnest, 1t will prove an
Important factor in tho campaign Of tho em-
nire state this fall
National Republican., 1880-07-12
lsids FOR Material.

On Saturday Colonel Casey opened tho fol.
lowing bids for furnishing 1000 barrels of
natural hydraulic cement and the necessary
sand for use on the new war and navy depart
meut building; NJ. NJ. Halstead, Rosendale
Cement company, per barrel of 800 pounds,
$l.03t; +. o. Norton, Roscudnlo, $ll5 L.
William Guiuand, Newark, S105; J. G. & j.
NJ. Waters, Round Top, 81 cents; Joseph NJ.
Wheatley &; Co., Sl.0i; Coplay Cement com
pany, SLIP; sand-McGuc, 7l3 cents, aud
John B. Lord, 20 ceuts per cubic yald.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Hotel Arrivals.

Impcrial-J. b. Rank of Wiliamsport Pa,
Sam Ross of this city, james B. Walker, jr.,
and w. ID. A. Walker OF Augusta, Ga.
Wilard's-J. s. Lawrence of Savannah,
Ca and l.. L. Welcl of Georgia
st. James-R J. Sanford aud wife Of Jersey
City, ]. C. Gilipsie aud lady aud Mrs DIR. f.
NJ. Hall of Bryan Tex. Il. Il. Benson of New
Orleans, La, Charles f. Quiggle Of Milford,
Mass, G. J. Carson of Boston, aud S. Il. Ma
han Of Bayfield,, Wis.
Riggs house-G. X. Chase of New York.
Arlington-Oliver Merrill of Richmond, Va,
and A. V. Denis Of Philadelphia, Pa.
Ebbitt house-R. Page Waller Of Norfolk,
Va, Thomas l.. Thompson of California, Rus
sell Hinnan Of Cincinnati, aud Charles Rich.
ards of New York.
National-G NJ. Aldrich of Boston, III. W.
Adams aud daughter of Kansas, Ed c.
Hornick of Chicago, NJ. b. Gray of Virginia,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Medary of Fauquier
Springs, Va, Thomas p. Bowling of Now Or
leans, and F. Schercr aud lady Of Baltimore.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

Tho clerk Of the court has issued the follow
ing marriage licenses: l.. b, Taylor Of this
city and Frances a. Taylor OF Charles county,
Pulcn aud J. Anu Clarke both Of Ruppahan-
rock county Va; Joseph J. Finley OF Boston,
Esc3, aud Bridget KyDe Of this city.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Nerve Power.

Few people suffer so much nervous exhaus.
tion as newspaper editors. The wcm and tear
Of getting out good paper tell fearlully, and
readers seldom know how much vital force "A
single item may have cost the one who wrote It,
Editors have often been driven 10 drink In
order TO stimulate their exhausted faculties,
but Of late are using Warmers Safe Neryine
instead. This valuable preparation acts MS a
soothing power, quoting the nerves and pro.
ducing sleep with all the relrcshmcnt that it
brings.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
New Advertisements,

Proposals for hre.proor roof.
i. T.. Gannon-Portland cement.
A. s. Tuylor-Justioe of the peace.
Meeting Connecticut Republican associn.
tiOn.
For sale-Brick house No. 1880 Eighth
street.
Grand family festival, for the beneat of
St. Josrph's male orphan asylum.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

For mems fine low Shoes for summer wear,
at very low prices, go to Snsheimer & Bro,
sos Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

IT is hard work for tho baby 10 cut teeth,
aud it should be assisted by The use of DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup which will cool the in.
famed gums
National Republican., 1880-07-12

MosoUIro CANoPiEs Sl.75, at the Popular
Carpet House of julius Lansburgh, 42l 7th st.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Scraps Of News from "The Repub-
leans" Notebook.

Events About Town briefly Reported -
Crimes and Casualtios-Items Anus
ing, Entertaining and obstructive
Legal, Municipal and Social
Analrs-A Potpourri for
the Breakfast Table,
National Republican., 1880-07-12
Marriage Iicenscs,

HoDsE.FLY NETs rs cents, At tho Popular
Carpet House Of Julius Lansburgh, Al 7h ST.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

DENEDICTISE MALT WINE BEER. Fiuiey &
Koch, agents, 1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

LINEN LAP RoBEs 81, at the Popular Carpet
House Of Julius Lansburghi i2l Seventh st.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

BARGAINS in all kinds of Shoes for summer
wear at j, Brooks New Shoe Store, sO2 Seventh
efr
National Republican., 1880-07-12

ALL are invited 10 attend The grand concerts
given every evening at Driver & Schoield's
Summer Garden
National Republican., 1880-07-12

THE Rowland Dental Association, o11 Four.
and-half street, use only S. S. Whites srtifcial
teeth, Philadelphia Price, 81 per set. See advt.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
zoo rnir RrnceIets.
Pay of EnuIncrators.

gold and plated, at Wholesale cost to reduce
stock. Il. Harris & Co., 432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
ThermometrIe Keadings.

OFFICE CHIEP SIGNAL OFFICER. U. $. A..
July II, 1880.
"a. m...,- rs I'd. me-. 81 II p.m,... rs
7:a5 Il. M. 30 Sp.m... 90 Maximum "a
IL u. m.,,. 81 9p. m....."5 ~ Minimum. 70
Indications.
For the middle Atlantic states, partly cloudy
weather, possibly occasional rains, wind mostly
from northeast to southeast, stationary or higher
temperature aud barometer
National Republican., 1880-07-12

The National Safe Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street aud New York avenue,
continues TO receive valuables Of all dcscrip.
tions for safe koening 81 yory low rltes.
National Republican., 1880-07-12

Two THOUSAND pair ladies' Newports, Low
Button and Sandals at IS cents ana 81 per pair,
at Snshcimer & Bros sos Seventh street
National Republican., 1880-07-12

tArrivo daily. Others SUNDAY. excepted.
Eg-For the tune of departure OF trans sec ndver-
tssmepts elsewhere.
National Republican., 1880-07-12
ARRIvAL or GEN TRAINS.
and Potomac Depot, corner Sixth
and Is Streets.
baltimore ana Onto Depot, corner New Jer-
sey Avenue and street.

MONNING.
tst. Louis 4 Cin. cX.. j;5s
tPhilu., Bait. d. way 6:OD
lphiia. ~ n. Y. eN ~," $50
lChiCagu a P.tGburg
eA ",,,,.,,s,'''..,,,''s' f'sV
BnitO. 4 way stations . w
Frederick nc. (Mei.
branCh) ,,,,.", .,,,..,. $50
lialto. n Annap. ON.. S.2l
MartinsburB aud lla-
gerStOwn &C. MET
hrnnOh) ",... .,,,,.'.,,. Gl9
thaliO, ac-o,....,,,,,.',,.,lW lWbJ
BALTIC eN,"..,.....,,,.,",,ll'JV
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15
o. WHO STRUCK BILLY PATTBR-
SOM"

A correspondent of the Gainesville
Ca Register, who is writing a sc
ries Of historical sketches, remini
SCIENCES aad legends, I" gives the fol-
loving explanation as to the origin
of the above query.
Manx persons have heard the
question, "Who struck Billy Patter~
sou 81 without knowing the origin of
it, propose 10 onlighten them a
little oo tue subject. William Pat
terson was a wealthy tradesman Or
merchant OF Baltimore, in the State
Of Maryland. In the early days OF
Franklin coknty he buugh; up
great many tract of land 10 the coun
~, aud spent asgood portion OF his
lime 10 Franklin looking after his
interests there. lie was said to be
as strong as q bear and as brave
as a lion ; but, like all brave men
he was a lover Of peace, and indeed
d pious man. Nevertheless his wrath
could be excited to a lighting pitch
Ga one occa9ioa be attended pub
lie gathering il The lower part OF
Franklin county, at some district
coart ground. During he day the
two opposing DULLES aud their friend
raised a row, aud general fight was
the consequence
At the beginning of the affray,
before the lighting began, Billy Pat
terson ran into The crowd to pur
suade them not to fight, bdTto make
peace and be frieuds. But his efforts
for peace were unevailing, and,
while making them, some of the
crowd in the general melee struck
Billy Patterson severe blow from
behind. Billy at once became eight,
ing mad, and cried out at the top of
his voice, "Who struck Billy Pat
tersou 7" No one could or would
tell him who was the guilty party,
lie then proposed to give any man
a hundred dollars who would tell
him "Who struck Billy Patterson y
From a hundred dollars he rose to a
thousand dollars. But not thous
and dollars would induce any mao to
tell him "Nho struck Billy Patter
SOM And years after, in his will
he related the above facts, and be
quea,hed one thousand dollars, to BE-
paid by his executors, to the man
that would tell them. who struck
Billy Patterson" His will is record
ed 10 the Ordinary's Office at Carnes
vile, Franklin county, Georgia. and
any oue curious about the matter can
there hDd and verify the preceding
statements.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15
TILDHNs TREATMENT.

II is pretty clear that if Mr. Til
den j. nominatad at Cincinnati he
cannot carry New York in the face
Of the determined opposition to him
in that State, If he cannot carry
New York he cannot be elected, and
if he cannot be elected what is the
use Of nominating him ? Mr. Til
den was 40 doubt very badly treated
in 1876, but it was by the Repubii
can nol The Democrats. Ga the
contrary, the Democrats treated him
remarkably well by electiug him
President If the discovered Dsmoc
racy of New York come together
aud present an unbroken front to
the common enemy they will have
their usual amount of Influence in
the National Convention, but if they
20 there ia their present turbulent
condition it is quite likely they will
be at once made 10 understand the
value of peace and quietness. The
Democracy have made great many
blunders, but We do not think they
will be foolish enough to nominate
man who cannot carry New York,
simply because he was badly treated
by the Republicans in 1876 Balti~
more Gazette
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

Nor long since an aged citizen Of
Morgautown, Va, possessed Of a
spirit Of devitry and curiosity, went
out nesr his house and cut large
white pine tree, and just as it fell be
screamed a few times at the top OF
hi, voice, which alarmed his family
and neighbors who, in ten minutes
time, had assembled at the tree 10
the meantime the old -at"ger Conceal
ed himself near by and watched the
proceedings and after the tree bad
been trimmed up for the purpose of
finding the dead body the old fellow
walked up and remarked that he
had found out by the operation that
his wife, family and neighbors cared
something for him, and that he had
made half days work by getting
the tree trimmed op beside. He
then thanked the neighbors for their
attendance with their pain killer and
camphor.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15
HABIr.

There was once a horse that was
used to pull around sweep which
lifted dirt from the depths Of the
earth. lie was kept at the business
for nearly twenty years, until he be-
came old, blind and too stiff 10 the
Joints to be IF further use. SO he
was turned into a pasture, and left
20 crop the grass, without any enc
to disturb or bother him.
But funny thing about the old
horse was that every morning, after
grazing awhile, he would start 90
tramp, going round in circle, just
as he had been accustomed to do for
50 many years, He would keep it
up for hours. and people often stops
ped to look and wonder what had
got into the head of the venerable
animal to make him walk around ia
such a solemn way when there was
no ear tbly need of it.
But /; was the force. And the
boy who forms bad or good habits in
his youth, will be led by them when
be becomes old, and will he miserable
or happy accordingly,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15
SELECTION OF FLOUR In select

SELECTION OF FLOUR In select
ing -four, first look at the color. If
- lis white, with yellowisn straw
color tint, buy it. If it is white,
with a blush cast, or with black
specks in it, refuse it. Next exam
ine its adhesiveness-wet and knead
a little of between your fingers ; if
it works soft and sticky, it Is poor.
Then throw little lump of dried
-four against . smooth surface; it it
falls like powder, it is bad. Lastly,
squeeze some Of the -four tight in
youe hand; if it retains the shape
given by the pressure, that, too, IS a
good sign. 1t is safe to buy -four
that will stand all these tests.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

When man in a Marietta gro
Gerry store vas sitting upon the edge
Of the counter, and his feet slipped
aud be rsked the whole length of
his back on The counters edge and
sat square down ia bushel basket
of eggs, which stood right where he
couldn't misa it, the grocer was hor~
rifed, and exclaimed WAS it an
acciden; ~ aud tae victim replied,
By crimus, sir if you insiuuate that
skun my back, and got myself inN
to this mess 90 purpose, III jam
your head into the remains of those
eggs
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

Major W E Mccoy, has broken
ground at Augusta for his waste fac
tory, which is 10 run 200 spindles
ard have a capacity for twice the
number, and make yarns
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

TlLDEN, says the Springfield Re-
publican, in 1876, Yves the man to
nominate because he was stronger
than his party. Tiideu in 1850 is
not the man for the Democrats to
nominate because be is weaker than
bis party.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

Valdos;a Times: The scarcity Of
corn in the Blrmao settlement is be
coming almost alarming. Many of
the small farmers. are out, with ne
money aud no c,eTit to buy. We
learn that some of thrm ere begging
single milling.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

Incidence is said to be the rust Of
the mind. And some minds are 50
rusty that you could not fad a
bright spot on them with three
coruered file.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

Bob Iogersoli, being asked by a
ffcod what a copy OF VoItaire that
was lying on his table had cost him,
promptly replied the Governorship
Of Illinois.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

johnny va very sta6born lit
tie five year old boy. His mother
determined to conquer him ; and,
having administered a severe chaS-
tisemeut, she said: VIII you mind
now, Johnny 2 With sobs and cries
he replied: Yes, mamma, | will +;
but hate to awfuIly.'
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

A judge, twelve jurors, sheriff
and two lawyers were required to
procure a verdict Of mot guilty in
Sumter county case involving thir
" cents worth of onions.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

A man by the name of Darrow
owned number of cows, and one
day the escaped the confines of
their pasture and strayed on to the
car track. The eogine IF a passing
train ran over and killed two OF the
animals Next day, Mr.. Darrow
vent to Mr. Waterbury, then super.
iatendent Of inc Naug Railroad
Of Connecticut, and, after explaining
the matter CT bis loss to hin, asked
him wha. he would do about IT,
Said Mr. Waterbury :
WAS any damage done to the
road as you sag 2
WIS, no not as know of, said
Dafrow.
Was The engine DC any of the
cars injured ia any way 2
mo. Of course not, said Darrow.
We'll then, ssil Waterbury, If
no damage was done to tbs compa~
ny, won't do anything about it;
but you must be careful not to al
low such a thing to occur again
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

The revival in Trinity NJ. E.
church in Savannah has entered on
lis fifth week, and has resulted il
20 additions to the church.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1880-04-15

On Saturday morning the wife OF
DR.. A. Fowler, of Albany, New
York, died very suddenly at the Pa
laski House, Savannah, of heart dis
ease.