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National Republican., 1880-05-05
Matt Cnrpenter sp nks.

Senator Matt Carpenter submitted to nu inter-
view with the New York Tni6s correspondent OH
Sunday evening. Mr.. Carpenter is not going to
Wisconsin TO attend the State convention. He be-
licyes there will be an unnstructed delegation to
Chicago. but that majority Of il will vote for
Grant 81 base" said he, This opinion more upon
my estimate OF the intelligence of that people than
upon any information recently received. The rea
sons are so numerous aud so strong why Grant
should be nominated that believe q majority of
the delegation will be for him" lie believes that
Grant would certainly carry New York and some
of the Southern States and he docs not believe that
Blaine could do either. The Republicans, in order
to win, must do one or the other. "With Blaine
the Republicans would 20 into the campaign in
New York without the slightest hope of success,
aud without hope few battles are Won"
When asked II the prejudice 10 n third term
might have enough influence to lose the small Re-
publican majority in case Grant Is candidate, he
said: "No. At present there is a sickly sentiment
talty bowling against third term, in the interest
Of candidates who will never nave first term.
There never was time in this country when, II
the question were submitted to the people whether
A. b. should be President, or somebody else,
without indicating whom, they would not answer,
Somebody else But when the question is put,
Shall A. b. or G. ID. he President? the field is very
much narrowed and prejudiccs work both ways.
Let General Grant be nominated and enter into n
campaign against rilden, Thurman. Bayard or any
other Democrat the third term business would pass
ont of all consideration. 1t Is q mere sentiment
born of a diseased imagination, when applied u
any man who has been four years IN private life. ;"
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Cnpitol and Departmental Notes.

Four patents were issued to Thomas A. Edison
Yesterday for safety conductor, for electric lights
and three different styles OF electric lights.
The House judiciary Committee decided at it's
Yesterdays session TO postpone further consider
alton of The Geneva Award bill till next session.
J.B. Cleary assistant clerk to the Ways and Means
Committee, was yesterday elected clerk to q tho
vacancy caused by the death Of Colonel William
Hcmphil Jones'
An envelope containing SloO and post-markod
Washington, d. O., was sent b the Secretary of the
Treasury yesterday, and credited by The depart
mont TO the conscience fund
The House Committee on Indian Affairs yester-
day by vote OF seven TO three, agreed TO report to
the House bill for the transfer Of the Indian
Bureau to the War Department.
Hon, j. NJ Wilson made an argument before
In opposition to the bill providing for the appoint
mcnt Of q new commission to ascertain the claims
Of cit izens of the United states against Venezuela
The subject was referred TO a subcommittee
National Republican., 1880-05-05
The ItlnrIhn Itrnnhmen.

A letter published on Saturday last In the Ciu'
ClnnOu Ga-stis from Florida, gives an Illustration
OF tho State Of mind Of the freedmen on the elec-
ton Of President. These simplu-mndcd people
know but one name alta time. and that they deify
rs their savior. IN the war Il was M0ssa LINCOLN;
uow II Is Grant The man whose conversation was
related In the letter is one of the solid Of the coll
orod men, having acquired land, and Is leading
Blalne. ilu repeatedly affirmed that The coored
people would die for Grant, who ocrtlos that they
nre protectedby tho whites In all their rights but
hohad never heard Of amy other Republican, and
did not know that any ether was candidate
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Confirmed mud Reelected.

The Senate in executive session yesterday con-
frGned the following nominations:
Joseph X. McCammon. of Pennsylvania. TO be
Assistant Attorney General of the United States.
L. Ambrose Young, to he special examiner OF
drugs. medicines and chemcnls. at Boston.
Peter +. Smith, to be census supervisor for iflh
district Of Pennsylvania ~ s. Paul, census super
visor for NTH district Indiana
Louis Duplex, register land Office, Natchitoches,
la.
Robert G. Stuart, receiver ofpublc moneys, oym.
pia, W. L.
The Senate yesterday rejected the following nom-
nations of census supervisors:
Dewitt Knapp, for fourth district New York;
George W. Atherton, second district New Jersey:
John H. Litter. second district Ohio; John X;
McFic eighth district Illinois; George S. Houghtom
third district Iowa.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tho Vacancy In tle ratsut ONCE.

Assistant Commissioner of Patents Doolittle
who, under the loudly-proclalmcd ciyil-service
rules of tho Interior Department, had reason TO
anticipate promotion to the Commlssioncrship on
the retirement of General Paine, rendered his
resignation as soon as the official announcement of
another was made, but consented to remain until
the successor of MIR. Marble as Assistant Attorney
General for the Interior Department was confirmed
This having been done. and his resignation having
been accepted Mr.. Doolittle will retire from duty
as soon rs the other gentlemen are ready to assume
their respective places During the various
changes that have occurred In the Patent OniCe in
the past few years Mr.. Dooittle has often been
called upon for unusual service, ana has shown
himself competent and reliable under all circuu-
stances. His retirement will be loss TO the Office
aud will be regretted by professional men aud
others who have had business before the Office.
He will at once enter upon practice as Il patent
attorney, with the most fauering prospects for
successful business. Colonel f. a. Seely, who has
been connected with the Office for several years
the past three as chief clerk-wlll probably be
made Assistant Commissioner In place OF Mr.. DoU-
little
National Republican., 1880-05-05
ETTeotual Protection Against Smothers'


To the Editor Of he National Republican;
SIR: At the trial Of the wretch Smothers there
was testimony to prove him capable of very good
conduct in many respects, Probably in prison ho
will behave well, and probably he Will be par
doned long before his thirty years sentence ex-
pires, on the score Of repentance and good be-
hnyior. Then his still untamed passions may make
other women his wretched victims, and society,
through its courts or its vigilance committees, may
have another dreary task Of administering justice.
How much better II would bo IL the community
would protect itself now against the possibility of
his ever committing the crime again, and especially
protect itself against the propagation of all such
monsters. This wretched Smothers might then
breathe the air OF freedom without danger 10 the
community; might become useful and harmless
beast Of burden, enjoying as much ag his nature
Hts him for cnlOvng, and the State would be spared
the burden Of his support for thirty years (f his
imprisonment should last as long and the danger
Of him after release.
st. Paul says there are men who have become
cuuuchs for the Kingdom Of Heavens sake. When
will common sense SO rule IN government that the
wctGhed beast that eudangers society shall have
the punishment of his crime In the enecluOl pro-
lection of society against It's repetition, and pre-
serve also against the perpetuauon Of the terrible
species" PROGRESS,
'WAsHISGToN, D. c., May 4, 1889.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Trotting at Brlghtwood Yesterday.

Despite the counter attractions, Il large crowd
went out to Brightwood yesterday to witness the
opening trot Of the spring meeting. Owing to tho
raco Of the three-minute class not being flied,
there was only ono cycnt-l race Of road horses to
wagons for purse Of slO) There were four en-
tries Wash. Nailors br, g. Jim Christy G, G. Nil
lers br. s. Cracker Boy Johu EaglcStons g. 4.
Jordan and f. NJ. DrGuoys br, <. ldlor The race
was never in doubt Rs to first place, lder having
the best OF II and winning in three straight heats
For the second place, however, Jordan aud Jim
Chrisy had II prctty lively but the latter came out
ahead. Cracker Boy behaved very badly aud was
not placed. Tomorrow there will undoubtedly hG
good sport as q throC-miuue trot and half mile
heats running race are announced.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Desperate Defense Against NIaskers.

CINcINNATI, May "A desperate afrny took
place in Wayne county, KY, on Thursday
last man named Powell who was witness OF
the murder last fall of Hutchinson by Phillips, has
been begged and threatened by Phillips In order
leave the country or accept bribe. On Thursday
night q party of six OF seven masked men attacked
Powclls house and broke in q doorswith u rail-
when Powell struck three down with an axe. Mrs
Powell was shot in the arm; the massers rctrcated
but again returned, when Powell fired and killed
the leader, who proved TO be John Wlllsmith: the
others ran off Mrs. Powell pulled r handkerchief
of the face Of one Of the men aud said it was Phil
lips. Powell obtained warrants for the arrest of
three of tile men, who are now in jail.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
A Response from william 8. KING.

MISNEAPoLIs, MINI, May 4.-The following tele-
gram from Representative Carlisle, chairman of
the Donnclly investigating committee at Washing
ton was received by William 5. King to-day:
WAsHINGToN d. c., May 4.
UIliani s. King, Minneapolis:
An expert has testified that in his opinion the
anonymous letter Is in the same handwriting as
your letters in possession of the committee. Ifyou
desire to appear in person or by counsel you can
do so. j. q. CARLISLE Chairman,
10 which Colonel King replied MS follows
MINEEAPOLIs, MdSS, May 4.
Hon. John Carlisle, WdShHgi0iL y. c.!
1 will never humiliate myself nor dignity the
charges made against me by lgnatius Donnclly by
voluntarily appearing before any tribunal to deny
them even though thousand hired experts in
dorsc them. But will respect and chcerfully re-
spomd 10 the official summons'ol your committee.
WILLIAM S. KING.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
4 EmgliiNe BnllOnn.

Professor Phllippi, The UronNut made an asccn-
sion in gas balloon from the circus grounds, at
the corner Of Ninth AMI streets after the nflor-
noon performance yesterday. The balloon was
driven by the wind in u northwesterly direction
and descended near Tennallytowu causing quite
sensation among the inhabitants Of that locality.
When tho balloon nCurod the Garth the Professor
swung oil from his basket and the balloon, Of
course relieved Of the weight started heOvonward
again. Two colored men who had been hailed and
employed to hold the rope let II slip through their
hands, uud the balloon escaped. number Oi per-
sons were engaged searching for II last evening.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
CondLtIon OF the A ArrrnnrIntIon nIIIs.

Congress has been in session five months, and
but four appropriation bills have as yct become
laws, viz, the Pension, Fortfcation, Army and
Navy bills. Three bills-tho Indian, Consular aud
Diplomatic and Military AcRdemy-Rrc in confer
euce. The District Of Columbia appropriation bill
has passed the House, and Is now before the Sem
0tc The consideration of the Postofice Rpproprl-
alton bill was commenced IN tho House yesterday,
The River aud IlarbOr bill was reported to the
House yesterday. Tho Legislative, Executive and
Judicial the Sundry Ciyil aud the General Def
cheney bills are no! yet reported, and the so,called
"lmmediate' deficiency bill has lust been sent
back TO the House with the Presidents veto Al.
together the showing is not credilable TO Congres-
siOual diligence.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
The Guerriilas at Work.

The Onu-rhird-Termers, who are to hold con-
yention at st. Louis tomorrow, have formulated
sort of fSRuGhterhouse programme, which will not
Conine It's attentions exclusively to General Grant.
They propose to organize q National committee
which will effect early organizations in New York
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and then move
on the Chicago Convention, making common cause
against both Grant and Blaine and then, II either
OF these should be nominated, they will bo opposed
shows conclusivey that when men become guCr-
rillGs in politics their movements are unreliable
and uncertain Rs those of the guerrillas IN war.
Day by day these malconeuts evidence the fact
that they are incompetent to manage themselves or
political movement
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tho phllhnrmnnin sncIctv-

The Philharmonic society win repeat their re-
cent performance of THE Ancient Mariner" at tho
Congregational church Friday evening, in re-
sponsc to an urgent request from q large number
of people. The evenings entertainment will be
introduced by the singing Of "Qu Ia Voce" from
II PuritOn" by Miss Eva Mills, and The SOFT
Southern Breeze from BNmbys "Rcbckah." by
Mr. Theodore j. Toedt. Tho solos In the cnntntn,
"The Ancient Mariner" will be sustained by Miss
Eva Mills, soprano Mrs. t. II. True, contralto; Mr..
Theodore J. Toodt tenor, and Mr.. William +.
prnntt. bRTltOme.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tho Rush to the Circus.

Although one would have thought everybody
had turned out to see Foropuushs great circus and
menagerlo on Monday, yesterday the crowd on tho
circus grounds, both afternoon and evening, was
even larger. At both performances the mammoth
tent was packed ful. The splendid programme
including the cannon foat Of Loyal, the highwlrc
performances Of Nile Zuila, the wonderful GYM
nastic feas OF the Herbert brothers, the splendid
riding Of the daring cqucstrIens and oil Of the
maryels peculiar TO FurGpaugh's exhibition, was
carried ont at both performances. The last two
performances will be given here this afternoon
! utIa
National Republican., 1880-05-05
1n,erment of Gen. Hcln,zeimau,s Remains.

BUFFALO, n. Y. May 4.--The remains of Major
General Samuel p. Hcintzelman arrived here this
morning accompanied by his daughter and nephew.
The remains were conveyed TO the city h all, re.
manning in state until this afternoon where they
were visited by the citizens generally. The hall
was appropriately dmped At o'clock the several
regiments of the National Guard, the regulars from
the fort and civic military companies formed Mt
the hall and the remains were conveyed to Forest
Lawn cemetery and Inferred in the Stewart family
lot with the usual military honoB. The flags on
the city hall, the public buildings and many prl-
Vntc buildings were displayed at half mast.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tic Carrott Mountuin rrnrodv.

PATERSON, j., May 4.--Judge Dixon made
special charge to-day to the grand jury in reference
to the riot on Sunday instructng them as TO their
duty in the premises. The inquest over the body
of John j. Van Houten was held this afternoon, the
Jury rendering verdict that John j. Vnn Houten
came to his death by gunshot wound at tho hands
of William Dalzell. second application for the
admission Of young Dalzel TO bail was refused by
tho court this afternoon
National Republican., 1880-05-05
The Quebec Riot.

QUEBEC May Aga. m.-The fight between tho
two rival shiplaborlng societies took place on 81,
Andrews wharf and was merely all attempt at
coercionby the stronger of the weaker society Sew.
eral members of the Union entered Archers flour
store, where their Hssaiants followed and beat
police picket had been sent home No one knows
what time may bring forth The casualties so far
as definitely known are as follows; man named
Rate badly cut; w. o. Neil shot In the hand and
breast; man named Beauchamp shot in the
chest, and another, named Duval, shot In the arm
and cut OIL the head.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Honors TO Captain Potter.

DUBLIN, May 4,--CaptNin Potter of the United
States ship Constellation, was 10 day presented with
the freedom of the city of Dublin. ord'Mayor
the distress in Ireland was as great ever and he
feared that during the next three months II would
prove most severe. Captain Potter signed the bur
pcss roll amid cheers. He returned thanks to the
citizens. The crowd chocred Captain Potter and
his officers as they were leaving the city hall
National Republican., 1880-05-05

TTTTIS-lNITIWTITIIF, T.
First bnSc on crrorE-Albany 4: Nationals,3 g.
First base on called balls-AlbRnys l.
Ieft on bases-Albanys, S. Nationals, t.
Wild pitcnes-Critchlcy. /.
Passed balls-Kccuan, 1; Trott, !.
Struck out-Albanys 7; Nationals, 3.
Two-basc hits-Gerhardt l; Mcclellan, /; Lynch,
l; Snyder, l.
Time OF gamc-Onc hour and forty five minutes.
Umpirc-ilcrmau Doscher
OTHER GAMES.
CLEVELAND May 4-Clcvclands, 6; BuiIGlos, ..
CISCiNNATI. May i.--CncnnatiS. 4: Chcagos, ..
Manning and Gore each made home run.
BosToN, May i.-Bost0ns 4; Providcuccs, g.
WORCESTER May -Worccstcrs, 7, Troys, ..
National Republican., 1880-05-05
A ponuInr CIothIng E.tabIlshment.

An establishment where well-mado clothing Of
good material and fashionable cut can be obtained
at low figures Is always appreciated by any COM
munlty, This simple fact accounts for the popu-
arity Of the clothing establishment OF G, II. Timms
e Co., at the southeast corner of Seventh and ID
streets. Their sNlesruOm8 are stocked With u fine
assortment Of spring and summer clothing, All
who have purchases 20 make Will find both goods
aud prices that viii please them,
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Ponsion once Appointments.

The following appointments have been made to
5000 clorkships in the Pension ORice to continue
uutll June 30. The names selected are those next
following the appointments made under the recent
examinations for clerks for this bureau Charles
A. Barker, Xadok Il, Daniel, Miss Eva Z.
Ware, Alfred j. wagstah, Thomas H. Dawson,
Charles r. Mott, II. H. Swearngen, Miss Elizabeth
Whitney, Walter IL, Klopior, William L. Randall
Cornelius b. Hltc, William V. Newman James Cor.
rldon and William Looraln,
National Republican., 1880-05-05
The K!d-Gloye Cascs.

New YORK, May 4.--The trial of what Is known
among merchants generally rs the kid-glovc re-
appraisenient cases begun to-day in the United
States Circuit court before Judge Shipman and the
Jury and will probably occupy the attention OF the
court for about two weeks. A. II. Stewart & Co.
bring suit against the collector of the port To re-
cover alleged excess OF duties upon kid gloves on
the ground that the valuation fixed on these goods
by the appraiser was too high.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
THE TABLES TURNED.
:. Clean Victory for the Nationals.
Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL RPPUBLrcAN

Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL RPPUBLTcAN.l
ALBANY. N. Y, May 4.
About 200 people witnessed the game here to-
day between tho National and Albany clubs. At
tho last moment 1t was decided to pitch Lynch, so
Derby took up his old position I'm the right field.
Dlgnan laid off and Snyder played in the left
Trott caught. and did excellent work behind the
bat Mcclellan made magnificent running
catch back of the third base The Abanys put
Critchley In to pitch, and the Nationals hit him
hard, but not safe. On the other hand the home
club failed to do much with Lynch, who pitched
as he never did before. Rain stopped the game at
the close of the eighth innings. Albany was con-
siderably surprised at being whtewGshed on their
own grounds. The visitors are considerably
elated over their victory The same clubs Will play
here again tomorrow. The score follows:
NATIONALS.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
NiIsslssinnI for Grnnt.

The Republican convention Of Pike county, Miss.
met at McComb on the oath ult., and elected 0
solid Grant delegation to the State convention
Resolutions were PASSED requesting the State con.
vention to send delegation to Chicago instructed
to vote as unit for Grant The last resolution Is
worthy to be copied By all similar conventions, 1
Is as follows;
"ResOtted That we have no other instructions
to give aud insist on Il faithful compliance with
these so that the people may have their voice anC
choice for the Presidency tghkoW safe, denial Of
1s1gti -
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Grecnbrier White sulphur.

GREESBRIEn WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w. VA,
May 4--The sale of tine White Sulphur Springs
property of W. A. Stewart was to-day confirmed by
the court. Mr. Stewart has associated with him
members of the Camden Consolidated Oil Com
pany and Colonel George l.. Payton, the former
manager of the property. and who will again take
charge as manager. Five hundred workmen are
engaged in making extensive improvements, and
the property will shortly be reopened as summer
resort as formerly.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
AnolItIou of Turl,ish NIi,sIons,

The Department Of State has received official in
that the ottoman government has Ubol-
ishcd several Of Its missions abroad including
those to Washington, Brussels Stockholm and the
Hague Their abolition Is for economical reasons
and large reductions have been made in the salaries
aud contingencies Of It's remaining missions.
ArlS,urchi hey has represented his government at
Washington for the past six years with marked
ability and fidelity, aud his departure will be
deeply regretted. II Il understood his letters OF
recall will not reach Washington for some time.
National Republican., 1880-05-05

which was about the woman's waist. All three
were immediately taken out but efforts 10 resnsci-
tate the children were useless. Before finding them
Mr.. Woodruff discovered note addressed 10 him
lying on table. which said:
DEAR GEORGE: You will find the children in
the cistern, and before you see me shall be In
eternity. cnnnotl live another day in such agony.
She had previously informed her husband that
ON one or two occasions she had made zip her mind
TO kill the children and herself but could not
bring herself to do it, Mrs. Woodruff was probn-
bly, insane owing to the inability OF the family to
pay their debts they being in poor circumstances.
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tho manhattan Bank Robbers.

PHILADELPHIA, May ABRAHAM Coakley and
Peter Luthuy, who were arrested here Friday night
last for connection with the Manhattan hank burg
larry, were up In court 10 day aud We're reminded
to Tie custody of Inspector Byrnes, Of New York.
They viii be tOkon to that city this afternoon,
National Republican., 1880-05-05
rhe Arl Lnnn ENllIhlllnn.

The art loan exhibition at tho Cooke mansion In
Georgetown, was visited last evening by large
number of ladies and gentlemen, all Of whom
were delighted and surprised, The exhibition is
most complete and cIelitabo 10 the lady man
agors and to the citilouS who have generously cou-
trihutcd To 10. The exhibition is nee nom the
usual annoying features OF church entertainments,
such rUlllcs aud other conIriyanees iOr gaining
mi
National Republican., 1880-05-05

and also letters OF william 8. King were submitted
10 his inspection and were compared by Mr.. Jones
with the anonymous letter. He pointed out marked
smilarities in both Finley's and Kings letters to
the anonymous letter. but thought the smilarilies
bore the "ear.marks of an attempt to initiate Fin.
ley's chlrography, and expressed decided opinion
that there was more evidence n the specimens
submitted that King was the writer of the anony-
nous letter than that Finley was. Several other
experts were present, but their examination was
postponed until Monday next 10 give Mr.. King an
opportunity TO be present
National Republican., 1880-05-05
The River and Hnrbor Bin.

The River and Harbor appropriation BILL which
was reported TO the House yesterday, proposes an
appropriation Of nearly nine million dollars, dis
tibuted among the several sections OF the country
according To The committees ideas of the necCsSi-
ties of the different localities, What the hill will
appropriate when 1t gets through the House and
Senate remains for the future to determine, The
only District item is that of $4,000 for the improve
ment of the harbor Of Washington aud George
National Republican., 1880-05-05
Tho DAYTON Soldiers Home.

DAYTON OHIO, May 4.-The condition of the
ruins at the Soldiers Home since the burning Of
Memorial Hall indicates that the walls of the build
ing will have TO be torn down and the structure
entirely rebuilt. A petition will be sent to Con-
Eress signed by over 1000 veterans Of the home
Questing an appropriation of $4,000 for the imme
diate rebuilding of the Hail.