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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
POLITICAL ECCENrRIcIrIEs.

Il e great pity that Hnper's Weekly
ever embarked upon the political sea with=
out chart, compass or lead and line, that it
might make straighter lines in its track and
render its feat of navigation more consist
emit and satisfactory. 1t should have studied
the dividing line of politics and have so
shaped its course as not to run in waters on
both sides of it, for that is neither creditable
nor profitable to its character or purse. The
eccentricities that have marked its course
during the past few years have tended
largely to lessen tho measure of popular
respect and confidence it had garnered in
previous years, and it now looks as if
through o confusion of consistency and
reckoning it had concluded to run wild and
take the chances as to its landing point.
1t has exhibited much talent, but more
lfconceit and instability of late, ms it has
worked itself into the concrete of politics,
until its character is marred with curvitures
and sinuous lines that often cross each other
and bring to it an appearance of inconsist-
ency and unreliability as an expounder of
politics.
1t now falls to the lot of the Weekly to
make new discovery in the relations of
American politics. 1t has discovered that
the minority of n party when it fails to con-
troll the majority, is DISTINGUISHED and be-
comes a nonentity. This is the attitude
and logic of IL journal which seems to have
lost its political head, its political faith,
and its political Teckouings, and is float
ing through the political sea without Il
helm or any consistent guiding power.
Mr.. CURTIS, its editor, seems to have be E
come reversed and confused in his entire
organization. His attitudes are absurd and
ridiculous, and his logic as faulty as his
attitudes, until his political fidelity is
looked upon with general dstrust. This IS
evidenced in his loss of prestige and power
among his fellow-citizens at home, and
which promise to leave him sooner or later
without political friends or power where he
has formerly enjoyed 50 large a share. This
however, is the inevitable fate Of all politi-
clans who base theirpoliticala faction upon per,
sonal prejudice and dislikes. Political con.
sstency and patriotism alone form the base
of sound, useful and powerful super
! structure.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida,
Louisiana and Tennessee, and be elected as
a matter of course. Elected, there will be no
repetition of the Maine ddseo, on a grander
scale, at the National Capital. He win be
quietly inaugurated, and will faithfully
execute only the legally expressed will of
the people. The administration Of ULYSSES
S. GRANT will be the best the country has
ever known-one which future generations
will emulate-during which his experience
of the past twelve years will BIO of great
value to the people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

ity for Washburn Of over 5000 would be,
finally determine not 10 give him Washburh's
gument in the III Paso matter, will only have
to state to the people of Minnesota that while
he was charged with stealing seat in Con-
gress, tho Democratic majority refused to
recognize either his claims to Democracy, or
upon Washburn's seat aud che therefore ,
took no further steps In the matter !"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

THE Republican party to-day is stronger
and more powerful than ever before. But
in making a nomination for the Presidency
this year care must be taken to select u
candidate whose private and personal char
acter is above reproach. We want no man
as our standard-bearer whose fair famo has
at any time been touched by the breath OF
scandal. Political mistakes can be excused
but personal blemishes will never be for
gotten The Republican party cannot act
too wisely in this respect, for though
powerful to-day, tomorrow it may be scat
tered to the wind by an unfortunate nomi.
nation. Therefore be wise, and consider
well the future.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

HAssAuREK says in his paper that the
disaffected German element will vote
against and defeat GRANT; yet he tells a
reporter of the Cincinnati Enquirer that
GRANT will he nominated aud elected
Now. which is which?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

Is it SMITH or SMYrH? When the name
of S1iYrH was withdrawn as superintendent
of insurance of the State of New York, the
name of CHARLES L. SMITH was at once
suggested, and with much favor, as the
probable nominee. Now it is minated
be sent to the Senate for confirmation.
Under such condition of things it is inn
possible now to tell whether it is to be
suITu or SMYTH Or some one else. Be il
who it may, the world will continue Ii
move ON its axis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

NOTHING has disturbed the Democrats so
much lately as the length of Senator Lo.
CAMS speech on the FITZ-JoHN PORTER
case. They are so anxious TO get through
with the business of The session and get
home to their constituents that they be-
grudge the time allotted to Senator LOGAN
to eulighten the country on the subject of
giving PORTER 100000 for betraying his
trust by disobcying orders while in the
field within hearing distance of raging
battle, and under orders to march and take
part in the fray, Congress has been at play
for three full months, and it ought to begin
to estimate the value Of time for work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

GENERAL GIBSON, of Ohio, the highest
official on Governor Fosters staff, is
BLAINE man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

IT is the fault of Congress under the cir
cumstauces, that the Government Printing
Office has been compelled to suspend the
services of over thousand employees. The
law forbids the contracting of any debt by
that office in excess of its appropriation.
Congress has been advised that the appro-
priation was rapidly approaching exhaus-
ton and large deficiency has been asked
for weeks ago without any proper response
on its part, and now the point is reached
when the Public Printer is compelled to
suspend for the want of funds Due otten-
ton to the matter on the part of Congress
would have averted all this trouble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

IT is proper for Democratic member of
the Legislature of Louisiana to memorabilia
the Senate of the United States to put Sem
ator KELLOGG out of his seat, but highly
improper for Republican of the same body
to ask that he be retained therein. This is
the Democratic view of it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

If there is to be no more tinkering of the
tariff, why an effort to restore the duty on
quinine and get up a skirmish over the
duties on sugars?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

WHAT is the matter with HENDRICKS, OF
Indiana? WILLIAM L. ENGLISH appears
to be running the boom in that State now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

A CAMPAIGN SONG for the times, entitled
Around the World with GRANT by GILL
HooLEY, and published by W. G. METzERorT
& Co., Washington, D. O., with sheet.music,
has made its appearance. 1t seems to DO sea-
sonable aud appropriate to tho occasion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

Two HUNDRED of " the heather Chinee
were expected yesterday at New York from
San Francisco. KEARNEY next.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

THOSE TLDEN rooms at Cincinnati will
not be connected with the breweries by
long pipes, but there will be considerable
piping nevertheless.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
yewATER RENTS.

49,
All water takers are hereby notified that the bills
for water rent for 1880 can be had by parties calling
for the sam at the Office OF the Water Department
on and after the list of March, no bills VIII be sent
out and that II the bills are not paid within thirty
day from that date the water VIII be cut of and the
charge ofs2 addition Will be added to the bill as re-
quired by law TUOS. G.. COX,
murl-6t Water Registrar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

SUBSCRIPTIONS for the Herald Irish Fund
will be received and duly accounted for ri
the counting-room of THE NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

As certainly as the coming storm is indi-
Gated to Old Probabilities" so certainly is
the coming cyclone of popular sentiment
that shall nominate ULYSSES S. GRANT, at
Chicago, indicated to the careful political
observer. Nominated, he will carry the
doubtful States of the North, and capture
in the solid South the States Of Virginia,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

T ,INCoLN HALL,
IMMENSE SUCCESS.
Mr.. J. LEVY, the WoIldrenowned Cornet Vlr
tuOso, Plays TONIGHT;
Alexis" Leyy's great solo, and
Ave Maria" by Luzzi.
MRS, .FRAsERLINLY Sings ToNIGHri
"Una Voce POGO fa," and
IBID Me Discourse"
MIR FRITsCH Sings TONIGHT
Romance from Mignon, and
THE Winds that Wan My Signs TO Thee.n
MISS BEERE Sings TONIGHT,
Flower Song" from Faust, and
1.-THE Clang of the Wooden Shoon."
MIR QUICKEN Plays TONIGHT;
q "BOuree," Back Quicken,
b"rhe harmonious Blacksnlth"-
"Revere'- Quicken.
"NIarianlna," Italian popular song-Dulc.
ken
deserved ,..... a. 20
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
EDUCATIONAL.

LESSONS IN ELOCUYION
L. I'D w A RID G.. TOW NSEN
Al No. llls Ninth street northw
Mr. Townsend can be engaged for Readings at q
moderate charge. de29-ti
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

WASHINGTON, MARCH 5, 1880.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

E~S5s57NO MORE RHEUMATISM OR GOU1,
49, ACUTE OR CHRONIC.
SALICYLICA a POSITIVE CURE
IMMEDIATE RELIEF WARRANTED.
\ A PERMANENT CURE GUARANTEED
At once relieves and soon eradicates from the sys
tenn oil CHILIs, CHRONIC or INTERMITTENT
fEvERs, &c, Caused by lie MaI&rioH AImosDhere
Of the District All Urinary Troubles lind instant re-
lief.
Complete substitute for gunne without It's un-
pleasant results. sALICYIICA is NO PATENT
MEDICINE, but an established cure tor above COM
plants highly Endorsed by all hrst-class Physlcnns
In Europe. Pleasant 10 take sold direct from I'm
poTters, at Badwin's Book store,
02O n STREET, WASHINGTON.
S1 n box go dOses) boxes Is.
kent by nlnll RECENT of prlre. ln2Otn thN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

Largest Legitimate Morning Cir
cuLdtiOn IN the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS
E "A L r.,
MAS ONIC TEMPLE.
Friday, March b-0rnnd Army Republic Night.
Saturday, March 6-Everybodys Night
Wednesday, March \, SATURDAY, March O. MRtinees
for Ladies and Children. Admission. 10 cents.
FRIDAY MARCH 5ru.
silver Berry Dish, for Lady Manager
Uniform for Members of Corps
Gold Headed Cane for Citizen.
whip and Robe for Jiveryman.
DE Molay Sword and Belt
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH.
Army officers Sword
Navy Onlcers sword.
Police Badge
Uniform for Letter Carrier.
Racing shell for Boat Clubs.
Cane for Honorary Member.
Dressing Gown Tor Lawyer
Butcher Tools.
Ulster for Car Driver.
Irish Coat-Oi Arms, for Societies.
Masonic Jewels, Tor Lodges.
Billiard Table, for Firemen.
Uniform Tor Police
Presidential Cane.
Rifle, for Members OF Corps.
Punch Bowl, for Restaurant.
Badge for Ugly Man
Public voting ceases at o'clock each night
Secret voting commences at O'Clock and closes at
10 y. m each night
BY order OF the committee. nla3.4t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
DENTISTS.
WOOD AND COAL.

GoAL AND WOOD.
~ have for sale large quantity and every var
lefty of Red Ash, White Ash, Lorberry, and Lykens
Valley Goals, Also Kindling and stove WOOD, at
Penna Depot and MIL foot of Sixthst octlsiyr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05

n9ys If YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM NEU-
~ ralgln, Headache. Toothache any pain
application OF Fluid Lightning will relieve you. Sold
only at COUGHLlN'S, Masonic Temple no26
a(5lss THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
B=S Stockholders of the National Life Insurance
Company of the United States of America for the
election OF Directors of said company for the ensuing
year. Will be held at the Office of the company, i0l
Ninth street northwest, corner d, on TUESDAY,
ie25-td c. IL. ANTEs. Secretary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
S~ANNUAL ELECTION.

OFFICE OF THE COLUMBIA RAILWAY Co.
The Annual Election will he held at the Board of
Trade Rooms, TUESDAY,, MARCH 9th proximo, be
tween the hours of and o'clock y. m, for Seven
Directors to serve the ensuing year.
W. Ii. CLAGErT,
fe2Itd Sec. Col, r. II, Co,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-03-05
nS9ye sAJEoF FISH wHARvES AND STALLS
RS9 IN THE CITIES OF WASHINGTON AND
GEORGETOWN.
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT. !
nI.-.Ii ~ nN IAnL iaALnLA

ESGTNEEh DEPARTMENT.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsH1SGToN, ID. c. February Is, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that THURSDAY,
March H. 1850, the Fish Wharves and Fish stalls In
the cities of Washing on and Georgetown. d. q, Will
be sold at public auction, tor the term of year,
from March L. 1880 As follows:
At o'clock y. M aud upon the premises, six (0)
fish stalls IN the Georgetown Market-house to tho
highest bidder. Terms-Cash In advance. Also, at
the same time and upon the premises the George.
town fish wharf at the foot Of Poton street To the
highest bidder. Terms-C'Rsh In advance. The pur-
chaser to keep the wharf repair during his term OF
lease Also, at o'clock p. m on tho same day, on h
street. between seventh and Ninth streets northwest
IN front OF the fish stalls Of the Centre) Washington
Market all of the rights and privileges granted or al
lowed by the laws OF the corporation of Washington
TO established wharves docks for the landing clean
ing ana sale of fish; aud no wharf or dock shall be
deemed eligible unless situated at some point the
north side OF the Potomac river, between Eleventh
street east and Fourteenth west the highest
bidder Terms 500 to he paid day of sale and the
residue to be paid within five days from the day of
sale. BY order of the Board OF Commissioners Of ii. O.
WILLIAM j. TWINING,
Mutn nf mi < A
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Major Reno will be dismissed from the
service.
The coke workers of the ConnellsvillC
district have struck for an advance o
Ave cents.
The Dallas and Wichita Railroad has
been purchased by Thomas Scott and jay
Gould.
One hundred dollars WAS returned :,
the National Treasury from Philadelphia
as conscience mony yesterday.
The contract for building the Lehigh
and Eastern Railroad was sold To a party
of Boston contractors.
During the recent hurrican in the Phil
lippine Islands 90 vessels were wrecked
and 4G persens drowned.
The Navy Department has been drapet
il mourning and closed to-day, on account
Of the funeral Of eX-Secretary Borie.
Hon. Edward Stanhope confirmed the
report that certain correspondence be
tween the Afghan Ameer and Russia haC
been discovered.
The widow of Dr.. Cook, who lost his
life in attendance upon the fcver-stricker
people of Hickman, has just been elected
State Librarian Of Kentucky.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs
has agreed upon the terms of d bill to pro
vide for the punishment Of crimes on In
dian reservations.
Considerable anxiety is felt in New York
concerning the safety of the light hous,
supply steamer Fern, now overdue five
days. She left Key West OH the 26th OF
January
Arrangements are being made at Win.
nipeg for the colonization OF three hun.
dred English families in Tnrtie Mountain
county, who are expected TO arrive from
England next month.
Aud now Mr.. Soul announces that The
Hanlan- n-Courtney race win be rowed at
Baltimore on the first week IN May. We
hope no ono will wager any money on the
strength of that statement, however.
In the House, yesterday, on the resoIu.
tion TO remove the political disabilities
of John Owens, of fVirginia, an acrin0u-
ious debate took place bcteen Mr. CnngeI
of Michigan, and Mr.. Goode, of Virginia.
Miss Dolly Hartman who is to be ere
m ed to-day, was an extremely prcCty
ri NJ | - ,Itl
il She died of quick consumption. Her
f...icr Is Swedenborgian. He proposes
to scatter her ashes on a small plot OF
ground, and plant flowers there
State Treasurer Noyes' annual report
shows that the receipts for the year
ended November 30th, 1879, were So, ,443,
S95.l6, and the payments, S6,529 ,O63. n.
The revenue has been slightly in excess
of the estimates made to the Legislature,
and the expenditures somewhat larger
than had been anticipated. The general
revenue bill did not Increase the revenues
and the deficit in the Treasury is about
the same as 1t the close Of the previous
fiscal year. 81, 100000
The State Treasurer expressed the
opinion that the revival in business will
materially increase the receipts the pres.
ent year. "Added to this" says Col
Noyes, ''wiil be the saving Of some $780,.
600 by reason of no session of the Legis
iature." 1t is to be hoped that the future
Legislatures will see the importance o1
keeping the appriaUions within the amount
OF the receipts into the Treasury, and
thus avoid the disgrace Of having this OLD
commonwealth i'll condition of being
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SPECIAL FEATURES.

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to everybody. 1t gives all the news 1t has the
best correspondents, and retains them from year to
year, 1t is the only paper that maintains special
Geographic wire of its own between its office and
Washington. It's scientific, literary, artistic and re-
ligous intelligence is the fullest. Its book reviews
are the best. Its commercial and financial news il
the most exact Its type is the largest and iGs
rangement the most systematic.
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THE NEW YORK
I r | 3 u N E
FOR 1880.

During the coming Presidential year The Tribune
Will be more effective agency than for telling
the news best worth knowing, ana for enforcing
sound politics. From the day the war closed it has
been most anxious for end Of sectional strife.
But III saw two years ANA the tlst persist
emily 10 Proclaim the new danger % the country
from the revived alliance of the Solid South ana
Tammany Hall. Against that danger it sought to
rally the old party of Freedom and the Union 1t
began by demanding thC abandonment of personal
dlshkes, and set the example. 1t called for an end
to attackS upon each other instead of the enemy
and Tor the heartlGst agreement upon whatever tit
candidates the majority should put up against the
common foe. Since then the tide of disaster has
been turned back; every doubtful state has been
won, and the omens foY National victory were never
more cheering
THE TRIBUNE'S POSITION.
Or The Tribunc's share in ali this those speak
most Enthusiastically who have seen most of the
struggle. 1t will faithfully portray the warning
phases OF the campaign now beginning. 1t will
earnestly strive that the party of Freedom, Union
and Public Faith may select the surest to win,
and surest to make good President. But in this
crisis 1t can conceive of nomination this party
could make that would not DC preferable to the best
that could possibly be supported By Solid South
and Tammany Hall.
The Tribune Is now spending much labo and
money than before hold the distinction IL has
enjoyed of tie TARGET circulation among the best
pe0pit. 1t secured, and means retain it by be
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The News Condensed.

Major Reno will be dismissed from the
service.