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National Republican., 1880-02-25
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Tho visitor ut the National Capitol grounds
has no doubt noticed huge Ghasm and a
small mountain ofdirt piled up in the grounds
II little to tho northwest OF the Capitol build
ing, and has surveyed 1t wonderiLgly. Well
that is Olmstead's Dell, and is described In
tho Philadelphia Times as follows:
Imagine a long, deop trench, ut an angle OF
forty.iiYO degrees, with width to admit Of a
lining Of hugo boulders and unshapay pieces
of rock, with space enough lott for the free
passage Of hugo Senator or pair Of lovers,
arm.in.arm. Possibly an open umbrella might
bo carried between the rocks to screen the I'M
happy pioneer who will bo forced TO explore
the excavation, rs this will ba made part OF
the programme in tho list of sights" us laid
down in the books Of the Washington guides.
While the tall Sycamore of tho Wabash
is after the GxOdu3tors and the rebel brig
adiers" are nursing their old wounds while
pulling their own irons out Of the fire, and,
while Sam Randall IS lashing the Grcenback.
ers, tho romantic aud loYe'lOn Senators, of
which Senator COnkling is the head, are con.
structng the grand canon which, when fn-
ishpd. will astonish the country In moro ways
than one. These grave ana marvellous states.
men are well aware that sublime works Of ma.
ture lemind mortality of its littleuoss, and for
this reason the Senatorial canon is being con.
stlucted tO prevent the bursting Of amy mem.
ber Of this august body, 1t is confidently be.
lioved by the constructors Of this work Of art
that when Don Cameron contcmplates il he
will acutely feel that the great State Of
Pennsylvania has outgrown tho size OF
his breeches pocket aud this iact alone
Is enough to reconcile the people TO the
apparent loss Of u iow thousand dollars In this
very artistic shape. Only a couple of rods,
perhaps not 80 much, as the distance ia meas
urod by the mind instead of tho engineers
chain, has been completed, with the exception
of tho brick wall, which will have to run along
tho sides TO prevent all sorts of accidents to
man aud beast Imagine cellar, Il good old
fashioned deep one, without any house over,
head, with iiyulot, one Of the sweet purlmg
kind, running over tho ioor with all kinds Of
aquatic plants clngng to tho noisoma wall, the
distance broken by liitlo heights aud depths
in imitation Of cascades, and you see the Som
atoriaI canon, the Clark'Olms;ed "doll"
and calm, cool place which shows whore the
peopios money lies buried without tho hope Of
Immortality or the blessed expectation OF Il
resurrection,
National Republican., 1880-02-25
POLITICAL MATTERS.
New York Republican Convention at
Utica To-day.
An Unusual Interest Manifested In tho Meet
ing-Lnrgo Number of Persons Present
The Grant Feeling strong-Ac-
tIon OF the Democratic Execu-
tive Commltteo-CincIu
natl Convention.
New York state Republican Convention.

UTICA, N. Y, Feb. 24.-Tho largest number
Of people ever gathered at State convention
IN this city are here now. All the hotels are
full TO overlooking and guests arc quartored
in other houses An air of quiotness prevails
among those delegates who are for Grant.
Thoy say but little, aud show that they feel
their strength. The Blaine delegates show
more feeling, and eynce determination to
insist upon II full recognition of their right to
DO heard in the convention. They claim to be
entirely ignorant of the programme which
the majority intended to carry out. Good
authority, however, says it will bo as follows:
Charles L. Smith, OF Albany TO DO temporary
chairman and perhaps permanent chairman;
also, Edwards Pierropont to be chairman of
the committee on resolutions. A strong roso-
luton is to bo offered in favor Of General
Grant, and the delegations to Chicago to b6
named by the delegation from tho Congress.
slonal districts; no resolutions instructing
tho delegation 10 Chicago TO vote us u unit,
that not being deemed necessary.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Cali for n Democratic Oonventlon.


Tho Executive Committee of tho National
Democratic Committee met on yesterday at tht
Arlington HOTEL with a full attondanCD Hon
w. ii. Baruum IN tho chair aud issued the fol.
lowing call:
The National Democratic Committee, having
met in the city of Washington, on the 23d day ol
February, 1850 has appointed Tuesday. the 22d
day OF juno next at noon, as the time, and chosen
the city of Cincinnati as the place OF holding the
National Democratic Convention. Each State 4.
entitled to n representation therein. equal Ia
double the number of its Senators aud Representa-.
lives in the Congress OF tho United states.
All Democratic, Conservative and other citizen,
of the United States, irrespective of past political
associations or differences. who can unite with us
IN the effort for pure economical and constitutional
government, are cordially Invited to join IN send.
ing delegates u the convention
At the last National Democratic convention held
IN tho city Of st. Louis in 1876, tho following roso.
"Resol,cd That The States be requested 10 instruct
their delegates TO the National Democratic convon-
ton to be held in 1880 whether II bo desirable to
continue tho two-third rule longer in force IN Ma
tlonal conventions, and that tho National commit.
tee Insert such request In the call for the next con-
vention."
The committee then voted to adjourn to
meet at the Grand Hotel In Cincinnati OIL
Thursday the 18th day of june next, at IL
o'clock, IN. meeting OF the committee OF
nine appointed by tho National committee at
their meeting Monday, held meeting at tho
Arlington Hotel yesterday and organized by
the selection Ot JOnn u. lhOmpsOhi OF Onlo,
chairman, and Frederick o. Prince, Of Boston,
secretary. All the members were present and
tho following resolution was adopted:
ResOluef, That Colonel L. 4. Harris. General II.
B Banning, benjamin Robinson, Colonel e. w.
Woolloy John f. FUllcit Alexander Long and +.
L. Roach be. and nre hereby constituted, the resi-.
dent committee OF the city Of Cincinnati. under
the National Executive Committee. aud arc an
thorized to make all needful local provisions and
such necessary arrangements as shall be required
for the convenience o. the convention to BIO held
IN that city on the 22l Of June, 1880.
The committee then adjourned TO the
Grand Hotel, az Cincinnati, Thursday, June
IL next, at l2 o'clock IN.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
A boom for Patsy.
10 h. Editor Of The Nciionol Republican

10 ti ENO" ~ if 4'''tVf't isSptV' t'"h'
SIR: Your sandoif for tbs Ligh. Infantry
fair, in to-day's issue, Opening tho Fair" is
an excollont one and does credit 10 Washing
ton journalism, aud AS it appears TO be good
opportunity for the starting or "B oms," il
would bu hardly fair to let Officer Harlow have
IT. all his own way in competing for the 20.
licoman's badge. Why not start boom for
Oltcer OHare, "PUtsy," familiarly called2 He
Is one Of the "o!d guard" and certainly one OF
the best looking officers ON the force if not one
Of the most efficient, Start tho boom for
Patsy" ani let's see the survival Of tho fit.
tost Yours for the Washington police force,
BARNARD.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Lnrrs Firo I'm Genrcstnmn.

At 3 O'clock this morning fro was discovered
in Rdguway's cooper shop, on Congress street,
near Water street, Georgetown. An alarm was
turned in from box 72l. The flames
spread 50 rapidly that 1t was neces'
sary to turn in general ALARM A large
ing aud its contents being composed Of very
iutammablo material, As The NArIoHAL
REPUBLICAN goes to press the building is still
bunins.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
A sespensIon of sentenee tn stnns,, ca,o

A respite Of thirty days was ordered in the
case OF j. NJ. W. Stone, the wife murderer, yel-
tcr,lny, in accorDlRGGn with promise made
his friends by President Hayes, that the ao-
ouscd should have sixty days from the date
of his sentence 10 prepare evidence to be uSol
in sustaining an application for commuhtlon
Of sentence, The papers wero made uut at
tho Attorney. Generals otlice yesterday aud
sont over to the State Department. Warden
Crockcr was notified Of the action taken in
order that be might not bo put to the incon-
veuiUuCo OF erecting scAllod and taking 10
down again, Attorney General Deyeus stated
last evening that the subject Of pardon OF
communication would be thoroughly examined
to detelmine whether or not Stone was ro-
sponsbie for his actions OF tho night of the
murder. Should Executive olemonoy not
intervene, however Stone will be hung tho
9Th Of next month.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Ample usmedy in tho ciyi, Courts,

The Secretary of War yesterday sont the fol-
lowing letter to General Boyntop, which ex-
plains itself.
WAR DEPARTMENT, February "a, 1850.
W. IT. v Boynton Washington, ID. O.:
SIN: am directed by the Secretary of War to
ment upon the charge preferred by you against
General W. n. sherman viz:
The President directs that court.martial in this
case be not allowed, inasmuch rs the civil courts
offer an ample remedy for the acts complained Of"
ALEX RAMSEY
Secretary OF War.
THOMAS L. BARR,
Judge Advocate
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Fatal Quarrel over Cards.

HARRIsoNBURG, VA, Feb. 24.-A horrible
tragedy occurred at Lacy's Springs, about nine
miles from this place, on Friday night last.
Jacob Lincoln was playing cards with George
Woods in Llncoln's mill, when dispute arose
between them and fight ensued, which ro-
suited In the killing of Lincoln, Woods crush
ing IN his skull with tho hool of his boot
The murderer fed toward the mountains, but
was subsequently arrested in Gridley's Gap,
and is now in Jail. Lincoln was an elderly
man. of respectable standing, and leaves a
family. Woods is young man. aud IS also
respectfully connected.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Libernl DonntIon to Art.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-Joseph L. Temple,
esq, retired merchant has made u donation,
vania Academy of Fine Arts, on condition that
the galleries shall be free to tho public on
certain days of every exhibition week and
that part of the income shall be devoted to
encouraging art by giving prizes aud buying
works of American artists, The formalities
were concluded this afternoon at the academy
and resolutions of acknowledgment to Mr..
Temple unanimously adopted.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Stabbed In the Street.

PiTTsBURG, PA, Feb 24--Willam Penn,
aged thirty years, was stabbed and killed by
an old man named Kenan at noon to-day on
Tunnel street. near Fifth avcruc. The two
men We're walking together and the murder
was tho result of hot words passing between
them. Although the street was crowded ut
the time Of the stabbing, tho only witnesses
were two school.bOys. The murderer has not
vet beOu arrested.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Tho Nicarnaua Kouta.

SAN FRANCISCO, F,b. 2i.-The board of
trade committee to-day continued the con-
sideration of tho inter-ocennc canal projects.
Captain Leutzo explained the various features
of the country along the proposed Nicaragua
route, and expressed himself as strongly in
favor of that route as against the Panama
route. All present appeared to agree with
Captain Leuze's viows regarding tho ad-
vantages Of the Nicaragua route.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
FUSION FRIEDS.
oarceion & Co.'s Hypocrisy Coming to
Light.

Light.
AUGUSTA, Me, Feb. 24.-Hnlc's invesligat-
ing committee today continued the exumina-
tion of election returns. Several important
Irregularities were discovered. notably in the
cases OF tho towns of Brickiield and Brom.
field, where the names of tho towns and
thus rendering said returns iatally defective
Some unauthorized parties, however, after the
discovery of such errors, filed in the blanks
and returned Fusion county officers as elected
Changes in the returns from the town of
Hebron were also shown to have been made in
the interest of the Fusionists. 1t is reported
that startling disclosurers of fraud will bo
shown in certain cases from Washington
county, where the evidence will not only i'm.
plicate State officials, but leading Fusion poll.
ticians
National Republican., 1880-02-25
supposed Robbers Arrested.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2I,--A colored man named
Brown and his wife have been arrested at
Gulosburg on suspicion Of having robbed the
Galesburg bank of several thousand dollars, a
part of which was found In their possession
Some excited citizens took their son to the
outskirts of the town, and by shreats of hang.
ing, got from him full confession, duplicating
also Bill Stumps of Knoxville, Lew Ellsworth
and Ed Adlo, of Mangon, all of whom have
baen arrested,
National Republican., 1880-02-25
HELP FOR IRELAND.
The Entertainment at odd-FolIows' Hall
Last Evening.

The Entertainment at Odd-FelIows' Hall
Last Evening.
The entertainment for tho beno1t of the
starving poor in Ireland at Odd d-Feliows' Hall
last evening was satisfactory in every respect,
as those who attended had the pleasure of
witnessing most enjoyable performance, and
tho good ladies who arranged tho entertain.
ment had tho satisfaction of knowing that
their labOrs had resulted in netting worry
handsome amount. Tho attendance was very
large aud was drawn almost entirely from the
hest society. Sir Edward Thornton, Madame
Outrey and other gentlemen and ladies from
diplomatic circles were present and appeared
TO enjoy the entertainment very much.
The dramatic performance, which was given
under the direction OF Mrs. General Lander,
was very fine. Tho entertainment opened
with the comedy Tho Midshipman Ashore, y
which put the audience in great good humor
The comedy was cast as follows Mrs. Living
stone Starchington, Miss Riddle; Emily ther
neicel, Miss Eastman; Annie Roiloy (her lit.
tlo uaidl, Eva Henderson,; Mr.. Wynkoop Ton
nish, $. Taylor Lieutenant Bancroft (U. S. y.
Congress), Hugh Brown; Harry Livingstone
(the MILDLY ashoro) Charles Lander; Mr.
Limborbnck (attorney and agcnt), Z. Filz-
gerald; Sam Crinkle (boatswain U. ). S. b B,il-
orophon), Frederick Lander. Following the
comedy, Miss McGrow, Mr. Ell Barnard and
Mrs. Koysar sang several selectious and each
received n deserved encore.
A scenic recitation of tho well.known
poem "Givo Nc Three Grains Of Corn,
Mother" by little Eva Henderson and Miss
Richardson, was probably the gem of the
evening, though it may be unjust to make
any distinction. The scene WAS set worry
effectively, aud tho recitation was rendered.
with much dramatic skill. The entertain
mcnt was closed with the performance of tho
farce Katy Did, Katy Didn't" which was
rendered in way that gavO full effect to all
its laughablo situations, by Ralph Jefferson MS
Mr.. Augustus HauShtwautor and Miss Riddle
as Mrs Uaughtwauter, and Miss Annie Ware Us
Kitty The proceeds of the entertainment
foot up 81 100. This sum will be turned over
to Mrs. General Sherman.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Snow Storm In nnlsotn.

CHICAGO, Feb 24-A special dispatch from
Bismarck says the worst snow storm ever
known in the Northwest has rhgcd here for
the past two days. For two months success
sion of storms have interrupted travel on the
Northern Pacific railroad, causing very
large loss TO the road aud to the Black Hills
Stage Company. But three trains have ar
rived from tho East since February LIST. All
nnnlnl
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Fire Record.

BREwsrEBs, N. Y, Feb, ga fire this
noon destroyed ouO.third Of the business por-
tion of this village, Loss 100000; insurance
$4,000.
BosroN, Feb. 2l--Ranch & Bowen's ware.
house on Commercial wharf WAS almost
destroyed by fire to'right, LOss, $4,000, The
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Fatal RniIroad AocI,Iant

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. PA man supposed
to be Professor A. w. Allen, of $40 Grand
street, New York, was killed on the Pennsyl
vania railroad, at Thirty-sixth street, shortly
before IL o'clock Tonight. Deceased got on
tho 1l:35 train for Paoli, instead of the New
York train, and on discovering his mistake
jumped off and WAS run over and killed by the
eastward bound train
National Republican., 1880-02-25
A Plea of Murd or in tho Second Degre..

NEW YORK, Feb 2i.-In the Court of Oyer
and Terininor this morning, John Conlon,
charged with the homicide Of Thomas Lynch,
offered u plea of manslaugh in the first
degree, which being accepted by the district
attorney, Judge Daniels sentenced the pris-
oner TO n term of twenty-five years and six
months in tho State prison.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
1hn DuclhlinlZ Trial.

BRTDaEPoRT CONN, Feb. 24.-In the Duch-
holz trial to-day George II. Graft, an inmate
of tho jail, was placed on the stand, but re.
fused to give any evidence on the ground that
the prisoner was friend of his. 1t is be-
lieyed that Graft has knowledge Of important
facts bearing OH tho cnse.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Utah,a Now Governor.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Fob. 24.-General Il. II,
Murray, tho lately appointed Governor OF
Utah. left tonight for Salt Lake. Governor
Blackburn and m escort Of the State militia
accompanied him to tho depot, where Gov
ernor Blackburn made comp pimentary speech,
to which Governor Murray responded, saying
he should execute the laws of the country,
however difficult it MIGHT be to do SO.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
loss by the fire at the corner Of Milk and
Franklin streets last nlght WAS 10000.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. PA fire broke out
this evening in the Della van block, originating
in the upper part of the building occupied by
Mr.. Butler, furniture manufacturer, and
caused $4,000 damage. Among the sufferers
are Messrs, Butler, w. L. Valentine William
Graves, G. c. Jeller, Robert f. Todd, Board
man & Bro, Ten Eyck & Capp, Barber &
Bennett, Horny Russell and Woodward .&
Hill. The loss is covered by insurance.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 2i.-The bridge on tho
JoffcrsonvIle, Madison & Indianapolis rail-
road over tho Muscalstak river at Laugdon's,
was burned to-day. 1t was set on fire by u
passing engine. Loss, $4,000.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
yoOrliees yot,.rs.

PETERsBURG, VA, Feb. 24--Several fani-
lios of colorcd Gmigrants from Warrcnton, N.
g., arrived here this afternoon en- route to In.
diana. The party consisted chiefly of women
aud small children. Several hundred more
will shortly follow.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Xerinnnt Tor E,lmnnha.

MoNTPELIER, W., Feb. 24.-Tho greater
portion of tho delegates to the State Convon-
ton to morrow, to choose n delegation TO the
Chicago Republican Convention, have arrived
here. Every delegation expresses strongly
against tho third term, and the sentiment for
Edmunds us irst choice is very strong
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Enrihnnnlla I'm Cnhn.

HAVANA, Feb. 24.--At 6:3O o'clock last night
n light oscillatory shock of earthquake was
folt ut San Cristobal and at 800 this morning
another and violent shock, accompanied by .
noise like an explosion.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Murder Through Jealousy.

HARRIsBuRG, PA, Feb. 24.-Joln Wallege,
n negro barber at Mountjoy, Pa, fatally shot
his wife and slightly wounded his son, &c ed
fifteen, to-day. Jealousy was tho cause of the
crime. Wallcge has been arrested.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
ElOntInp IcebcrHS.

New YORK, Fob. 24.-The steamer Toronto,
from Hull which arrived yesterday, reports
that on the 10Th inst latitude 45 dog. 22 min,
longitude AZ deg. AZ min, IT. passed two ice.
bergs apparently 700 feet long and 60 feet
hivh
National Republican., 1880-02-25
SAVINGS Hnnk Decision.

PoUeHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Feb. 2i--In the
Fishklll Bank suits the Court OF Appeals has
affirmed the decision Of the general term In
favor of the Fishkill Savings Institute to the
amount of ovor $So,000 1t is supposed that
this determines sixteen other suits involving
$4,000
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Alabama Democratic Convention.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 24.-The Damo.
cratic State Committee met to-day aud called
tho State Convention to meet on the 2d OF
.Inna.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
santnnnnl for Life.

CAIRO, Fob. H.-Pitt the nogro, who, while
intox icatcd, fatally stabbed Willie Fessier al
Mound City last fall, was to-day sentenced tc
the penitontiary for life.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
by WIRES AND CABLES.
Latest News from Home ard
Abroad.
Moro Earthquakes In Cubn--Iceborgs En-
countorod at Sea--Pubiic Schools Closed
by Scarlet Fever-Noith Carolina
Emlgrants En- Route for ln-
diana--I,soOrd of Cns-
un1.Ies, Crimes, &c.
A Respite Granted.

ALBANY, Feb. 2i.--Tho Governor has
granted Greenfield who has boon sentenced
TO be hanged at Syracuse, q respite until the
23d of April.
National Republican., 1880-02-25

CINCINNATI, Feb. GA dispatch from
Kokomo, Ind, says that the superintendent
OF public instruction has suspended the
public schools for two weeks on account of
the alarming prevalence of scarlet fever.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Railrond FncIlltles offered.

SAN FRANcIsco Feb. 2i.-A special meet
ing of tho Chamber Of Commerce was held
this afternoon to consider a telegram from
President Nickorson, of the Atlantic S Pacific
railroad, asking for terminal facilities for that
road In San Francisco. As result tho follow
ing was telcgaphed:
SAN Fra scfsco Feb q.
Thomas Micksrson, President 4iHGltic G Pdclfc Rail.
road Company, Boston;
Your dispatch was placed before the Chamber Of
Commerce to-day. Favorable and complimentary
resolutions We're passed. and the whole subject was
reiorred 10 the city authorities.
National Republican., 1880-02-25
Presidont Chnmber Of C0mmercI

1IV't1SI'V VI'utIOVI Vt
A proposition WAS also submitted to tho
Chamber by 8. Clinton Hastings, Offering to
sell to tho company at a reasonable price 100
acres of land in Vizitatone Valley and block
between Third and Fourth Streets near tho
Central Pacific depot.
The daily gazette., 1880-12-28
WOMEN AS LAWYERS,

Though Old Mr.. Fogy has long ques.
toned woman's fitness to practice law,
and her opinions concerning legal mat.
ters, no one has ever questioned ber
opinion concerning DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription. For women freely af-
firm that the Prescription is a positive
cure for those "drag down" sensatio ons,
and the manv diseases and weaknesses
peculiar to their sex. The Favorite Pre-.
scriptien is sold by all druggists under a
positive guarantee.
PITTsBURG, Pa, March 18th, 1879, -
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear SRI was treated by four differ
ent physicians without avail for disease
of the liver and uterus. Some time ago
| commenced the use of your Favorite
Prescription and Discovery, being, at
the time, confined part of the time to
my bed. At first my Improvement was
slow, but now find myself we'll after
the use of four bottles of each of the
medicines. With many, many thanks.
l am very respectfully
dec N-6t MARY E. GRACE.
The daily gazette., 1880-12-28

Captain Boycott, the protestant
Martyr" of Mayo, is, curiously
enough, the son of one of those ''pi-
GUS women not a few," who, as Le-
ver's Anticipated Papist put it "have
renounced the errors ofthe Anglican
Church for those Of Rome" Mrs.
Boycott lived for some time in Paris,
where she was recognized leader in
Legitmist and clerical society, and
her salon inthe Faubourg st. Germ ain
was graced on several occasions by
thepresence of Cardinal Manning, who
is regarded as the very type of a dig
nified prelats by devout Parisians.
The daily gazette., 1880-12-28
RAILROADS - AMERICAN VS..
ENGLISH.

The contrast between the British
and american systems of railroad is
very remarkable. The mileage of
the former is only II ,696 miles, the
latter &c. ,496. The cost of the for
mer is SO ,585 100000, double our
funded national debt and close upon
the total of the English debt. The
cost of our system in operation to
December 31st, 1879, is placed by
Mr.. Poor at 81 ,4l6, 200, 900 on "a ,232
miles, or "a, ,9l9 ,000, 900 on the whole
system of 90 ,497 miles. The differ
ence in the average cost per mile is
very great-in Great Britain 1902
900 per mile in the United States
$50 900 average per mile. The gross
earnings, on the other hand, are di-
rectly reversed. The British lines,
on 1896 miles, last year took in
$30S 100000. The lines Of the
United States, on "a ,232 miles in full
operation last year, took in $529,-
100000. The proportion of pas
sengers to freight on the former is
greater than in this country, though
only SO per cent. of the whole earn
ings. The operating expenses In
Great Britain average So per cent.
in the United States, 5S.40 per cent.