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National Republican., 1880-11-27
Taxes on Manufacturing Property.

Attorney Riddle yesterday rendered 10 the
District commissioners an opinion in regard
to the alleged exomT Ttion from taxation undor
the legislative act OF June &c. 1873, Of prop
orty employed for manufacturing purposes.
The act referred TO exempted all property,
real aud PERSONAL actually employed for man
ufucturing purposes from all general taxes for
n period Of ten years provided that the value
of tho property so employed be not less than
5000 In reference to tho cases wheIs
money has been paid on such property and
request has been made for drawback, tho
attorney holds that where taxes have been
voluntarily paid into tho District treasury
the commissioners have no power to refund
them. In reference TO the iorco Of tho law
itself tho attorney says that more vague,
uncertain AMI unsatisfactory Language was
never used ia statute than in thi', d scrib-
ing the property sought TO be favored What
shall bo deemed u manuIactury9 What is
Whoever makes "a slUyc, or
a chair, coat or nail is to that cStcnt
Was it the intent Ca exempt
nero hand-crafis, nero tailors carpenters,
brickuyerS2 They all make things II so,
uudor this ucl every possible mechanic who Is
fortunate enough to employ 5000 worth of
tools, implements and MAJ ora
would hold the same pNempt from taxation"
Ilo would not 50 cOns'ruu this act. An prop
crty' used for manufacturing purposes, ho
holds Is taxable from June %, 1874,
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Thanksgiving Day Target Practice.

Thanksgiving day was devoted by our mil.
itary maiksmen to target.shoOting. squad
from the National Rifles spent the afternoon
at Columbia riho ranges, BcnnIng aud the
following scores were mado out of possible
25; Oyster, II; Vale, II; Paige, 10; f. NJ.
Barnes, IA; Barrett, Ia; Keech, l3; Cuttings
10; McDevitt, -; Evans, Elliott and Page, IL
each Mr.. Oyster in his score of II, made u
bull's-eye. and according 10 the rules of the
rifle association won tho first prize, gold
medal Mr.. Valo took the second prize II sill
yer medal, and Mr.. Atkinson the third prize,
u leather medal, he having failed to hit the
target in his five shots. The fourth prize, u
silver medal, presented by Sergeant Addison,
TO be shot for by tho members Of his squad,
was won by Mr., G. II. Paigo.
The annual target practice Of the Washing
ton Light Infantry corps took place Tho fol-
lowing wcro the highest scores made out of a
possible 25: Cash, %; Miller, 30; Hale, Is;
Ford, lS; Ross, Il; Fraser, lO; Groves, l6, God
durd, 10; LaHayne, 49, ID, $, Johnson, 10; Cou.
rad, IS; Zimmerman, 10; Martin, 10. The
prize, gold medal, WAS awarded 10 Private
Cash.
Two teams from tho Washington Light
Guards shot over the 2O0.yards range, making
the following scores: Hudgson, IL; Thompson,
10; Birmingham, 8; Sanderson, -; Long, IL;
II. Birmingham, II; NJ. Thompson, I; Qnglcy,
0; total, 92, Dunn, ir,, IA; A. Birmingham,
Ii; Bailey, IL; Mitchell, s; KepDcr s. Miller,
5; Steele, II; Kahlert, -; total, 81.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
GnrfoId MS n Snnntor.

JrdgoLawrcnce, the first comptroller OF the treas
ury, has made Gn examination Of the laws regard
ing the election of senator, TO see what course
could be adopted by the legislature Of Ohio to fill
the vacancy which will exist in her delegation
when Senator Thurmans time expires. lie says II
Is clear that General Garfield, though not yet in
office, can now decline to accept his prospective
right to the office. A safe mode Of doing so would
b0 to inform the president of the United States sen
ate the governor of Ohio and the presiding officers
of the two houses of tile Ohio legislature, in writ
ing Of his doclinatlon. Every reason which exists
for permitting an officer to resign, exists equally
for permitting person elected TO an office 10 de-
cline IL.
When General Garfield was elected senator and
his credentials were transmitted 10 tho president
of the senate, he had vested right to the office
or senator. This is species of property, and Il
can be released by every rule OF law and common
sense. Clearly, however, and perhaps unforlu-
nately, The act of congress has omitted TO pro.
vide for just such condition Of affairs as will eX.
ist If General Garfield should decline the senator
ship Congress has power by law TO make regll-
lations for every possible case requiring an eiec.
ZION Congress has leglsated, but not 10 the full
extent Of It's power and tho power of the legislature
Of OHIO to supply the omissions is iudisputabe.
Ohio Is entitled to two Senator's aud no law of con-
eress could deprive her of this right The failure
therefore of congress TO provide for this contin.
gency cannot deprive her of her rights. By all
means the state should be represented by two sena.
tors on the tth OF next March.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
NErS ITEMS.

Peace negotiations between Peru aud Chill have
again been broken Off because the latter VIII not
consent to 4 cesson OF large portion OF her torrl-
tory
Tho British cabinet has decided upon plan Of
dealing with the land troubles IN Ireland, by
which 1t is hoped that extreme coerciYe measures
Will be avoided.
Governor Jeter OF South Carolina urges the pas.
sage OF o constitutional nluculmcnt providing for
state elections but once In four years, llO also
recommends that all state elections bo held on diff
lorGnt days from those OF federal elections. This
rs 10 get rid of federal supervision of tho builOt-
box. The governor also fayogs the election OF
Judges for lie.
The Warren county (Mlss) election commissions
crs, the chairman OF the executive democratic
committee OF the sixth congressional District of
that state, ana the chairman CT the warren county
executive democratic committee, have been ar
rested by order OF Judge lin of tie United states
"Cirt on charges made against them IN connection
with the election In that county.
The secretary of state has received q telegram
from the commissioners nt iekln, under date OF
18th instant informing him that on that day Two
treaties were s!gGcd, one of commerce and Tho
other concerning immigration. Mr. Irescot was
To leave Pe;iu on the 10Th instant, aud to bring
homo the treaties by first steamer, BY previous
Telegram Mr. Eymls had been informed that the
Immigration treaty secured to this country the con
troll and regulation OF the Introduction OF Chinese
lnbOrers by our own legislation The details Of the
commercial treaty are not yet known.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
PHILADELPRrAs IND USYRIES.
Census Statistics of "a

Census Statistics of "a Manufacturing Town.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2O.-The following are the
totals shown by the industrial census OF this city
computed to-day, as colecio by William Arrott,
the special agent, These are located within the
city limits, and do not include manu- ufactures
whose Offices only arc in Philadelphia: Number
of establishments 600 capital invested, sis9 GsG, :,
964; greatest number Of hands employed, 1877 9Gi;
wages paid S63 OF 832 value OF material scO9 500.
6li; value of products, s3l99Sl i6l Among q lisse
Items are boots, shoes anu findings, COL establish
mcnts; hands employed s.S37; wages paid 81 go6,-
4SG; value of products, 69,26i,i62 Lithographing,
printing and publishing, 1872 establishments; hands
employed $685. wages paid, 81 995,803, value of
products S4T I57 COG, Cigars aud tobacco dI ettab.
iShmcnts hands, 252l wages paid, s6I2, 40, value
OF product S2,s7745s. Clothing, mems and
childrens, 4l6 shops hands, 1SGi6; wages,
A4ij35O; value of product, Sls,2l0 032 Cotton,
wooden and mixed goods, including print works
257 shops capital invested, SlOl0O sos; hands EN-.
ployod, 81 4O3 wages paid $3.50 o92 value OF prod
ucs, $50 800, Carpets other than rag l63 estHb.
lishmen,s; hands employed, 1880; capital sll9.
0l3.S3; wages paid, S306g,l3i; value Of products
s2O,3Oi,6 ,626 Hosiery and knit goods, 1876 establish
ments; capital, s3,O635iO hands employed. l0,53S;
wages S2,57l,2 value Of products, s0G000l7.
SlaughtCring and meat-pRcking, iSl establish
ments capital, So S3i50s0; hands, $40; wages paid
si3S $780, product SO 236lls, Mating Is establish.
mcnts wages paid s7ocO2; value OF product
81 $40 AGO,
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Thanksgiving ArAYNApo1Is.
Athletic Contests petween tho Cadets.

ANNAPOLIS ND, Nov. 26-The feature of Thanks
giving here yesterday was the athletic exercises
Fourth Year, at the naval academy which begun
at Q a. m. and continued until y. IN. Tho arena
was the long plateau between tho steam engnery
department and the armory. Crowds Of spec
iotors lined the terraces back of tho observatory.
The naval academy band was IN attendance, and
during intervals between the games entertained
the thr0ng, who shiycrcd In the raw 'norther'
that blew over the Severn with delightful music,
closing their concert with Yankee Doodle"
The lr;t in The programme of games was I've,
mile walk, the contestants being NJ. A. Orlopp and
q. E; Perry. Oropp, cadet midshipmon, won In
IS min. SO sec.
The second was the potato race. ono hundred
potatoes were placed n yard apart aud each con.
tcstant had 10 pick up one ut q time, run back and
place II in boskct There were three contestants.
Tho race was won by lssao H. Quinby cadet engi-
nccr Time sSl The 90 yards dash was won by
John @. MoWhortcr, cadet mdshlpman. Time,
lOh sec. The mile walk was won by o. Il. WCllcr
cadet midshipmun. Time, 9,07. Tho wheel-bar
row race distance 1C0 yards. the competitors
oil blindlOldcd, created much amusement. There
were Ave coniestonts. The race was won By Cadet
Midshipman Harry George Time nv sec. The
mile run was won by Cadet.Ensincer W. S. Smith.
Time, 53l.
Tie tug.ofwnr wus contest Of the second and
fourth divisions against tho first and third. Tho
second and fourth walked right away with their
opponents Eight on side were then selected,
the second and fourth. Next followed a hurdle
race and q role-vaulting. and the exercises were
closed with grand parade mud burlesquc tourna-
ment OF about seNent! five cadets IN masquerade
dress Some were on foot aud others mounted OH
the worst specimens of horse and mule flesh to be
found IN Annapolis. Tho tournament was gro
tcsque beyond description. Heralds with tin horns
announced the coming ofihc knights; apes attended
as pages and oxcruating bands scrccched fearful
discord Wild Sioux rode wildly about clowns Gu
porcd and Punch and Judy made open love. Sew
cral wcll-known politicians and congressman
were well circaturGd AS TO be readily recognized
nnd caused much mcrriment a boat wngon'
load of masguer0ders and All oX-cart hllcd with
poultry and other country produce took part In the
grand procession. All made ludicrous attempts tc
take the rings, which were suspended on three
arches. during which performances blind horse
with his rider plunged into the Severn. This was
part of the programme and closed the amusing
DurIOrmauce.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
A New Temperance Hail.

Equal Dvison Sons ofTemperanGo, held its
first meeting last night in Mount Vernon ball
mort Ii east corner Of Seventh street and New
York avenue, where its meetings will bc held
hereafter. There was quito a large attend.
ance, aud tho organization has taken steps to
largely increase its sphere Of usefulness
Quite number Of lady visitors were elected
last evening, and the meeting next Friday
night will witness largo aCccssOns to the list
Of members aud bu mado more than usually
interesting. The removal of the division
from Temperance temple on Nuth street
was on account of the building having been
rented for manufaciing purposes, ncccssitating
a change. The new hall is nicely fitted up,
cosy aud Commodlous,
National Republican., 1880-11-27
rhn rr,si,innt.Iclnct.

Tho presldent.clect and Mrs. Garfield took
breakfast Thanksgiving morning with
Colonel and Mrs. r. q. lngersoll at the resi-
deuce of the latter. From break fast Mr.. and
Mrs. Garfield went to diyino service AT tho
church on Vermont avenue, aud aftcr service
received their friends Of the congregation ln-
formally. From church the general called OH
General II. c. Schenck, aud then home to din.
ner Hons. a mos Townsend aud Bon Butter
worth, who just come to Washington, were
his guests. Last night General Garfield accom-
panied by Hon. Amos Town send, Colonel d,
G.. Swain md others, went to the National
theatre to witness tho performance of The
Pirate OF POnzauCc," which Goncal Garfield
considered higher performance, considered
as a work of art, then "Pinaforc,' butnot calcu.
lated to be rs popular.
Colonel d. G. Swain, U. 8. A., arrived In
the city Wednesday evening aud is staying
with General Garfield. The prcsident-elect
and party will return TO Mentor Monday
NIGHT
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Innncnrntlnn nnd . hnrIty.

TO the Editor of The National Republican:
SIR. Now that tho committee having
Charge of the arrangements for the inaugural
ceremonies is In perfect harmony, would
take tho liberty Of suggesting that the lnaugu.
raj ball be followed by Two grand promenade
concerts" by the Marine band, assisted by
some OF our local talent, putting the price OF
admisslon--by tickrt--at fifty coats aud the
proceeds given to the various charitable insti-
tutions of the District without regard 20 sect
or denomination. Thore Is no doubt that u
largo amount would be real5 d, as the thou
sands of visitors and our own cti2ons, who
could not UtlUrd tho expense of Il ball ticket,
would give llly cents to $40 Tho decorations
of tho building, enjoy first class concert, and
would bc q fitting termination TO the grand
ceremonies contemplated, think if tho lady
managers Of the charitable institutions of the
District were to move in the matter that sue
cess would attend their efforts, for sweet
charity's sake. 4. WIDOWS,
Novpmbpr 06 1850
National Republican., 1880-11-27
ALEx.4NbRI1 IFFAIRS.
ALrxANnRIA, Nov. a8, lssO.

The damages to the ways ut the ship-yard
have been repaired and the steamer Mystic
was hauled up this afternoon.
Sergeant Il. r. Schneider and Cadet Dow.
ney won the prizes at the drill Of 81. John's
cadets last Thursday,
4 young lady skating on Hunting creolS
yesterday broke through tho Ice and was res
cuod by two gentlemen without serious in.
jury being done any Of the parry.
Ella Brown, the tweyo.yca-old daughter
Of Mr.. George Brown, who resides on Duke
street, between Patrick aud Henry, fell on the
leo, with which the sidewalk near the corner
Of Prince aud Alfred streets is covered, this
morning aud badly injured herself
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Revenue Marine Cruisers.

Tho following-named vessels OF the revenue.
marine service have been deslgnoted by the prcsi.
dent to cruise during the winter months for the
relief Of distressed vessels: Steamer McCuloch,
stationed at Eastport. Me, to cruise from Rob-
binston to the mouth of the Kennebco river
Steamer Dallas stationed at Portland No. to cruise
from West Quoddy heAd TO Cape Ann Mass.
Steamer Gallatin, stationed at Boston. Mass. to
cruise from Portsmouth, n. H., to Holmes Hole
Mass. Steamer Dexter stationed at Newport X. ] =.
from Holmes Hole, through Long Island sound, to
White Stone point, both inside and outside OF
Block island. steamer Grant, stationed at New
York, from Block island along outside of Long
ton stationed at Philadelphia, "a, from Great Egg
Hnrbor TO Bodys islaud, N. c. Steamer Ewing,
stationed at Baltimore, Nd from Baltimore. to in.
fax, stationed ut Wilmington N. O., from Body's
island, n. C., to Georgetown, s. q.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
uoteI Arrivals.

ST.. Jnmes-Hon. john r. Tucker Of Vir-
giuiu, Hon. john Whi,olker orOrcg1u, Heury
Frost aud 4. Burroughs Of New Jersey, Oa1io
Lugo, IL. j. Rogers, Congdon Wheat aud vito
and j. c. Address Of New York, Mrs Cotton
and family of Virginia. James Clark and wits
OF Iudipna, Henry Taylor of Virginia, J. IL
Houston Of Maryland, r. T.. GiIHs--r, Of
Trenton, N. j., Duncan Smith OF Georgia,
aud S, Kings'Skcr Of Frederick, Md
Wiuard's-S, p. AucGer, ir., Of ofPlildelphia,
and II. Griffith aud wife of New York.
Riggs-lIomcc White aud w. E Gwag Of
Now York, Frank II. Policy and Mrs. T.. II.
Policy of Philadelphia and /. A. H'bo OF Buf-
ftlo, n. Y,
National. W. Lockhart Of New York, T.
A. Thomas Of o ,den, Uuh, Z. J, Cummings
and wife of Philadelphia rhoodorc q.
Mitchell Of Now York, Peter J, vorkeyon
and wifr of New Brunswick, knight
and wife Of ST. Louis, Mo, 4. $. Morse
of North Carolina, David Hall Rice of Boston,
Hon. Charles d, Slmouton OF Tennessee, j. :.
Bradbury OF MiidIoport Ohio, aud b. H..
FeltWcll of Philadelphia,
National Republican., 1880-11-27
IMPORTANT DECISION.
!HntInn nt nnnk shnrea nerlnrea Illegnl.


NEW YoRK, Nov. 2G.--An evening paper says:
AN important decision has been rendered by
Judge Wallace in the circuit court Of the United
states Tor the norhon district OF New York in n
suit brought by the National Exchange barL Of
Albany against the receiver Of taxes OF Albany to
restrain the collection of taxes imposed upon the
shares of the bank for the year 1879 Tile court
that the &C. Of 1896 IS invalid md furnished no
authority to the assessors to assess the bank shares,
because the nct docs not permit bank Shareholders
to deduct their debts from their assessments The
banks In this city will probably Immediately take
proceedings in The United State court 80 as TO Sc
sircaJv tnien nronsed,ngS in H.. stota HGurts IN
have the asse smenls their 81 ircholdcrs for the
year 1880 declared illegal. Tsses were assessed
this year on bank shares In New York under the
soinc act Of 1865. aud II looks - II this decision
would result IN the loss by the ty Of It's taxes ON
bank shares for this year NJ amount of taxes
imposed upon bank shares Ia New York city Is
moro tlnu 81 500Ol1
National Republican., 1880-11-27
The Host Holiday.

The New York Hcroid asserts thatthe Amcflean's S
regard for his national holidays is worth studying
by H,Ibcr, Spencer. Sentimentally We like the
Fourth Of July, but practically We hate IT, We are
too lazy people in carrying out our sentiment TO
become excited over holidays. We have none OF
the oyUiguSh OF the Poles and none Of the cool,
comfortable common sense of the Germans. We
would like to spend the Fourth OF July far away
from the noise Of fyccracEcrs, white we were In II
bCat idly floating down u stream, Christmas ha,
become TO Us merely n day for presents, and the
eXtrNyagaut aud selfish side OF The day is growing
upon MS, II is no longer u birthday, With sweet
morning songi, but u stocking day, rolllGking, TO
Years day Is Kind Of fly per cent. Chri-.alus.
None ofus love IT, for it carries with !, an idea OF
fornality. Thanksgiving day comes with moro
10 be Brought ina Markc;'wagon. II Is really our
uront feast lhy.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
rncllin Minlng stneIss.

SAN FRANCsCo Nov. 96,-Tho following are the
Official ciosing quotations Of mining stocks today
Alpha, 29i, Alta, Gl3; Bech!o l; Belcher Il BO!'
ylieS, 7-l6: Best K Ba.chor, s'S Bndlo ~ Bullion
l9& Dulwer lI California, "a; Ch0llar, IA;
Consolidated Virginia "a; Grown Point Il Eureka
Consolidated Is; ENchcquer lA Gould 4 Curry,
moth, 80; Mexican, 6's; Mono, /; MONDAY, ~
Northern Belle, 8l3; Ophir, 6l4 Oyerman 1915
Potos ?; Savage, q Sierra Nevada 72g silver
King, ii; 'IpOp >; Union Consolidated, l0H Wales,
p Yellow Jacket 8; Columbus 81 Goodshaw 2932.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Fatal Uaiirond Accidents.

LAKEWOOD, ~ j., Nov, 26,-As the family car
rlage OF James Johnson, wealthy resident Of this
place was crossing the New Jersey Southern rail-
road between here and Manchester this morning
It was struck by n freight train. Tho carriage was
demolished, both horses were killed and Mr.. John
son and his dNughter-in'law and Infant child were
hurled headlOng TO the ground. Mr. Johnslns
death Is mOmcutArily expected, and tho life of his
daughter.ln-law is despGlred Of Tho Infants in
iurles were slight
CIScINSArI, ONO, Nov. 25-A special to the Ga
.ei3 from Upper SNndusky Ohio, says an cast
bound freight Train struck hNnd'car about three
a Young man named Max Grannuellcr.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Tho rnlI I,lyer Menyers.

FALL RIVER MASS Nov. 2O,-The weayers meet.
ing to night was attended by about 400 The fol.
lowing resolution was passed
Resolucd, That the refusal Cf the manufacturers,
collectively or Individually to recognize our sec
ictary, The authorized representative of Tho
wchycrs of this city, Is contrary to oil recognized
business principles and q direct insult to the
we0ycrs Oft this city, and viii in future be resented
ai such by the welyers oil Fall River,
The question Of an advance Of wages was re-
ferrcl back 10 the committee who hUy0 had tho
matter IN charge, with power to act MS lhoy think
best. Special measure, were adopted intended to
strengthen tho union aud TO organize the weavcrs,
Three representatives were appointed 10 represent
the union ~ II meeting of all trades TO be held in
this city Monday evening,
National Republican., 1880-11-27
CHILE NOTES.

LONDON. Nov. a7.-The Nt7Us in It's financial 0rtl.
Gle says: THAT the Panama canal when completed
viii be great boon to shipping is certain but that
II VIII prove q profitable speculation for another
twenty years is doubtful. II Is an excellent but
premature work which would havo been the better
for support. by subsidies from the governments
Interested
LONDON, Nov 26.-A great storm prevails on The
Scotch coast. A number of vessels IN the Clyde
have dragged their anchors. 1t is feared there has
been some loss of life.
ROME Nov. 26.-Tho appointment of Monseig.
neur Vanulemi to bo papal nunco at Vienna Is
Officially announce1
LONDON Nov. GA dispatch to the NclO8 from
Dcrqucz announces that the TaRke TuroomanS
have captured 100 camels laden with stores near
Bcurma.
BEGLIE, Nov. 25-rhe American residents here
attended the English church this morning. There
will be Thanksgiving dinner at the Central hotel
to-day.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
ACry rrnn NInnednnin.

Macedonia Is said to be IN q terrible condition.
Bands ofbrlgands, strong In numbers and well
armed, infesting almost all parts Of the country
taking advantage Of the weakness of the authorl-
ties, and euriching themselves by the inds.
crilniuate pluuder OF tho inhabitants without
distinction of race or creed. Beys and other
high dignilaries are being seized and there are
even cases IN which NIL the members of provincial
councils have been carried off III a body aud sent
into the mountains. One OF the bands demands
tho sum of 5000 sterling GS rNHGOm for the
liberation Of two Turkish dignltarics and three
christians who hold tho rank OF councillors.
Communication Is everywhere Interrupt cd, In
Epirus incredible atrocities are reported TO have
been perpellated, In ono case TWO women are
said 20 have been thrust alive into an oven, The
inhabitdnts are poworless to defend themselves,
and are looking iorpity aad protection from the
Wpgt.
National Republican., 1880-11-27
Hurryinn the Moyement of Whent.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2i,-Ihe BnIumOre z ONO
railroad company posted the following notice at
the corn and flour exchange to-day;
Notice Is hereby gwen that on and after the
9th day orDeccmber 1850, the rate OF extra stor-
age on wheat at the elevators Of the Baltimore L
OG,y railroad ut Locust point will he S.i6 of one
cent per bushel for FIVE days or parts of the same
and 2ls cents per bushel for each and every ten
days thereafter or parts Of tho same
Tho notice created quite commotlon among
operators and wheat fell several cents per bushel
Tho company say that this timely notice has been
given with no intention whatever to increase the
revenue from storage, but simply to prevent
blockade of wheat IN the elevators and several
thousand cars at this point, thus preventing q
steady aud regular ilow Of wheati.o The west ana
causing a lookup here