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National Republican., 1880-11-22
Layoool, ON His sTettle.

LONDON, Nov, q The Sportsman has the follow
ing: "Laycock in his challenge to lianlan says he
must soon return 10 Sydney, and therefore hopes
lIenlan will afford him IN opportunity Of ascer-
t0lning who is the best sculer in the world
Laycock desires TO row on the Thames course for
the championship Of the world, the SpoHaHdn'a
challenge cup and Goo aside and he has posted
$50 for the match. Laycock also writes that he
has heard Ross is dissatisfied with his derent in the
international regatta, and says he Will row match
with Ross on the Thames any day Of the present
,..n n.nr o. rMln n.1l.
National Republican., 1880-11-22
Winter Set In in ireland.

LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch to the NeUs nom
Dublin says winter has set in severely. The whole
country IL covered with snow. Many land meet
iugs were hold on Sunday throughout the country,
but the attendance was smaller than usual OH ac-
count of the frost Parish priests took active part
in the meetings. II Is reported that Mr.. Boycott
intends residing at Mas, in County Kildare.
The NclUS, in leading article, says Mr.. Forster,
the chief secretary, has gono to Ireland but Will
return to attend the cabinet council OH Thursday,
and the reports he may bring viii 80 far to decide
the course Of the government.
National Republican., 1880-11-22
Result of tho International Regatta.

LONDON, Nov. 20.--Thc final heat in the inter
national regatta was won By Laycock, Ross boing
second, nosmer third and Smith fourth. The prizes
were respectively $500, fS0O, El60 and flO, Time,
20 min. 4G sec. LayCock is reported TO have
CHALLENGED HanlRn TO match.
National Republican., 1880-11-22

CoNsrANTINoPLE, Nov. 2l.-Dervisch Pasha has
proclamation TO the people of Dulcigno
stating that the sultan does not wish to coerce
them, but appeals TO their patriotism TO consent to
tho pesCiOD
National Republican., 1880-11-22
An English Meat Company.

LoNDoN, Nov 2l.-The Great Eastern Fresh Meat
company Qimited), with capital Of 100000, has
been formed 1t proposes to bring carGOsses from
both North and South America, aud for this pur.
pose the steamship Great Eastern has been fitted
up with reiriger9ling appliances, one hundred
and fifty thousand pounds OF The stock Of tho COM
pGny is offered for public subscription,
National Republican., 1880-11-22
Another veternn Gone.
Mlohnei Dnvittin Iroinud.

LONDON, Nov. 22.--Ficld.Murshol General Sir
Charles Yorkc, constable Of the tower died ycstor'
day. aged ninety years He served with distinc'
tion in the peninsula and at Waterloo.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

IF any evidence were wanted of tlie nigh
approach of Christmas IL Is furnished us by
the holiday looks already assumed by the
store-windows OH our principal streets. The
streets are already putting on fcstal guise
and are becoming specially attractive to
the gaze. There is something in the gor-
geous display of the business windows at
this season which is stimulating to the
senses In these coming December days,
when sunny skies and balmy breezes are
the rule in Washington, one cannot crafty
the taste for form aud color more satislac-
torily than 10 stroll through the business
part of the city and study the attractive
shapes and hues which the windows are
putting on. II is yet too early TO view
them in their full-robed splendor That
perfection is not reached until few days
before Christmas, when every store case
National Republican., 1880-12-04
THE FUTURE CABINET.

The self-constituted but really unrecog-
nizcd organ of the democratic party at the
national capital has assumed to speak for
the colored Amerjcpn citizen and to urge
his recognition in the organism of Presi-
dent GARFIRLDs cabinet. There Is more
point than sincerity IN such suggestion
coming from that quarter. Itreally means
nothing beyond the exercise of meddle-
some disposition, which must be very dis
tasteful to those whose cause IL espouscs
with so much zeal and hypocrisy. What
General GARFfELD may do In the forma-
tion of his cabinet no one yet knows, not
oven himself. He is pursuing very wise
and conservative course in selecting his
cabinet advisers. He is carefully looking
the field over under the best lights lie con
bring to his aid. lie is listening to coun-
sells, whether wise or unwise, come they
from whence they may, and weighing care
fully all suggestions made, with view TO
securing the best ability and the highest
type of integrity in the makeup Of his
cabinet at the outset Of his administration.
He is evidently inspired by u single pur-
pose, aud that is 10 organize his admins
tration so that IL will command the conf
dance of nll the American people. He is
Surveying the south, the north, the cast
and the west in search Of material that
will best subscrye the purpose lie has in
view. He may conclude that it is due to
the southern section that it shall be recog-
nized in the organization OF his cabinet.
If so, there will be great fitness in selecting
| colored statesman for n cabinet position,
should one be presented worthy of con-
sideration and respect. The fitness Of such
an appointment resides in the fact that the
colored vote predominates in most Of the
southern states when allowed freely TO as
sert itself at the ballo-box, q fact which
does not exist in any other section OF the
country.
| II is not unreasonable to expect and to
nsk that the majority of the republican
party in the south shall be represented in
the cabinet-other things being equal
provided that section is TO be recognized
in the formation of the ministry Of the
government. But what view Presiden,
GARFIELD may take of this question we
have no means of knowing. OF one thing
however, we are convinced-he will form q
cabinet entirely consistent with republican
principles and one whose personnel will
command the confidence and respect o
the American people. When this end is
reached he will have discharged his duty
with 1delity, and his action will meet the
hearty approval of the party which ele-
waited him to power. At the outset of his
administration President GARFIELD meets
a responsibility of momentous Importance
and his future comfort and success demant
that he shall make no mistakes in til,
initiation of his administration. Our con
fidence in the integrity Of his purpose ant
the soundnpss Of his judgment leads u
into the most implicit belief that his cabi
net will combine elements Of charactey apt
strength which will dsarm distrust ant
command respect.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

ment is the crystal border OF veritable
fairyland. But even now we are struck by
the unusual splendor of the Avenue, the
many and attractive temptations put out
by the merchants, and the prospect Of q
still more attractive display. There is
every probability that the coming season
IN Washington will bo one Of unusual bril-
liancy, both socially and commercially.
The restored business prosperity enjoyed
by the country, with the assurance that 1t
will be permanent, is having stirring
effect upon business movements In WASH
ington. We sec IL ilpthe decorations, thus
early in the season, of the stores for Christ
mas. A walk down the Avenue aud up
Seventh, Ninth and + streets reveals evil
denco of this renewed prosperity and this
promised social brilliance in the glitter and
display of holiday goods. The dry-goods
stores are fuller Of novelties, both useful
and ornamental, than for years before. One
thing to be thankful for has emerged along
with prosperity from the panic-the fashion
for bright colors in dress instead of the SOM
bre monotoDy of browns and blacks so long
the gloomy rage. The shelves and win
dows Of the dry-goods stores are studies of
color. The book stores have begun the sea-
son early, and now offer tempting bait to
lure the traveller into their attractive re-
cesses. The price Of books is, rs regards
many standard authors, reasonably consist
ent with the reduction of wages. Other
things are still higl-too high-but the
trade in them will be brisk this season,
nevertheless. We all buy at Christmas, If
at no other time. There is reason to pre-
dict busy aud prosperous season for
Washington, md the Avenue merchants, in
anticipation thereof, have hung out their
banners on tho outer wall thus early and
given us an unusually fine display Of holi-
day goods.
National Republican., 1880-12-04
THE ANTI-sILvER MANIA.

The specific value of all money is estab.
lished by the authority which utters it,
and its use establishes its real value to
trade and commerce. Whatever under the
laws Of the country OF Of trade is accepted
as q dollar in circulation, to all intents and
purposes becomes dollar in fact. A green
back dollar has but little intrinsic value;
but when the faith of the nation, under the
fiat of law, is stamped upon it, the piece of
paper becomes rs good as gold or silver to
the amount represented upon its face. The
value of gold and silver is conventional
under accepted laws of rade and COM
merce, which denominate all values, though
perhaps less huctuating than other COM
modties. In view of all this il is difficult
to understand why there should be SO
much nervousness In regard to the value of
the American silver dollar, though it may
have few less grains of silver metal than
some may think it should contain. 1t has
the stamp of the government, and il is
| legal tender for one hund red cents, and
that establishes its value rs a circulating
medium, and that should end the contro.
versy. But, nevertheless, "the dollar of the
daddes" is constantly II subject of criticism
aud murmuring, under settled determina-
tion to unsettle It's value in the public
mind.
This we opine, is the result Of prejudice
rather than of any real objection to the
legal-tender dollar. For years after silver
was demonetized gold was king and ruled
the monetary realm. When silver was re-
monetized the gold sceptre was broken
1t lost its power and its special votaries
were filed with chagrin, from which they
have not yet fully recovered. If men could
divest themselves of prejudice the silver
dollar would never again be disturbed. Il
has demonstrated its usefulness and powel
rs factor in finance, and il it had no
been remonetized, gold would be king TO-
day to rule American currency. Its su
premncy has been removed, and none
should regret 1t. The American peopl,
have never had so sound, reliable and con
venient currency as now, and it would b,
far better for the business interests of tn
country if the currency thinkers will "le
well enough alone" and give the counir.
peace in its currency, as II enjoys tina
blessing in all its other relations with man
kind.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

We should not regret to find that 1t is
true, as the Hon. GALU snA A. GRow as
Bcrts, that two-thirds Of the me mbcrs of the
Pennsylvania legislature are secured to
vote for him for United States senator. 1t
viii .rouble the one-third who are not for
him TO ddf4at the two-thirds who are,
without the introduction of southern
methods. We should rejoice to see Mr..
GROW take the seat of Senator WALLACE,
as q change Is very desirable
National Republican., 1880-12-04

IF anybody wants President HAYES
views on questions of public conccrnment
in advance of his message, they had better
20 to him personally. The message is
sealed up Theoretically among "the things
that no feller can find out"
National Republican., 1880-12-04

SECRETARY SHERMAN expects the bal
ance OF the $3,oOO,O0O six per cents due at
the end of the month from the surplus rev.
enues of November and December. This is
the remainder of S25,0O0,000 loan, made
IN 1850, for which the government paid
$2,OOOOO0 in premiums and commissions to
get il floatcd. The same loan now at the
same rate of interest would bring about
$s,0O0000 premium in the open market
showing most extraordinary improve
men i'll the government credit.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

A SOUTHERN paper supplements the adj
vice that the south should raise more cot
ton and less hell by the suggestion that
there should be "less liquor at the cross
roads and more hemp at the county seats"
National Republican., 1880-12-04

AFTER the LIST of January there will be but two
democratic governors, Ludlow of New Jersey and
As old Ben Wade said when he visited Charles.
ton, s. c. Immediately after the surrender Of that
city, and saw how severely 1t had been punished
tnryU
National Republican., 1880-12-04

In spite of the Irish agitation there is no
sign Of weakening in the liberal party OF
England. Recent elections to fill vacancies
in parliament have resulted in liberal vic
tories by maioritics as decisive as those OF
The general election which brought in the
present government.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

HEALTH OFFICER TowNsHEND will make
an effort while attending the session of the
American Public Health association in New
Orleans, to induce the body 10 hold its next
annual meeting in this city. His efforts will
he heartily seconded by tho citizens of the
District. 1t Is very appropriate that body
of such national character should hold its
meetings at the national capital.
National Republican., 1880-12-04
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER a, 1880.

THERE doesn't appear to be any question
about General GARFIELD's election rs pres
ident. The democrats take 1t MS kindly rs
the child takes its milk. Good boys.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

therefore, moro reason than General GAR.
FIELD ITO hunt the rascal down" and TO insist
that due punishment shall be meted out to
those who have violated the law.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

WHILE tho independent republicans as.
scrt with vebemoncc their claim TO GARFIELD,
tho s!alwarts aud GRANT mon appear to rest
IN perfect confidence that they hold the win
ming cards.-NdShriHe American.
After the cabinet is announced the inde-
pendment republicans, if there are any
such, will be satisfied that their claim has
been recognized, and the stalwarts will be
sure that they have raked in the pot The
democrats will, of course, set 10 work to
prove that neither have got what they
wanted. GARFIELD and his ministers will
not worry about IT either way.
National Republican., 1880-12-04

THE New York SIM thinks that the pol
icy Of giving the supreme court judges q
retiring pension was dictated by the in.
pcrialsts who govern republican legislation
Nevertheless the Sun reflects upon Justices
CLIFFORD and HUNT because they do moi
resign upon finding themselves unable to
perform their full share of duty by reason
Of age and infirmity. Apparently the Sun
would have these aged public servants
treated by the government rs old horses
are treated by New York stage companies
work them as long as they can stand ur
and then knock them in the head.
National Republican., 1880-12-04
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


nSTsODEoN HALL CORNER FoUR.AND-A.
~ halfst and Penns, lvania ave n. wy ,Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Gospel meeting TO
MORROW (Sabbatb) AFTERNOON at oCl, ct
Mrs, Lnvile VIII lead. Mrs. Roach will give an ac
count OF the annual convention recently held In Bos
ton. MnSs. All lnv lied. dei.ll
National Republican., 1880-12-04

n15ro THE PUBLIC ARE WARNED NOT TO
~ purchase any Bags branded '.W. Fl. Tennev
d Sons Georgetown, d. c. Us such Bags are neyor
sold. Further, our agent aud drivers empowered
by us TO claim all such Bags wherever found.
w. ii. TENNES * SONS.
CAPITAL MILLS,
dc,-3t GeOrgCtOWn, ID, C,
National Republican., 1880-12-04

TIE treaty of Mentor, as It is
called, like the forged MoREY letter,
seems to be irrcpressible. The treaty
Of Mentor is rs fabulous us the
forged letter. 1t has been so proved by
irreiraSable testimony, and yet the demo-
Gratis cling TO it as they would to we'll
authenticated history. Those present at
the time when Senator CoSKLINg attended
by other distinguished gentlemen, visited
General GARFIELD al Mentor, and who had
full opportunity to know all that trans
pired upon that occasion, declare most une-
quivocally that nothing occurred that could
possibly be tortured into anything like an
understanding, even, that would in any
degree affect General GARFIELD's admins
tration. And yet in the face of these glar-
ing facts the democratic journals continue
their twaddle about the treaty OF Mentor
us q power that will handicap President
GARFIELD when lie shall enter upon his
administrative duties. The fool-killer il
very much needed in the democratic party
National Republican., 1880-12-04

Mr.. HEWITT has taken his seat in sad
ness and eats his humble pie like little
man. He has written recent letter TO
the Nation on the subject of the MoREy
letter, in which he takes occasion to inform
the world that he and General GARFIELD
have never been friends. He then repeats
the circumstances under which he ex-
pressed the belief that the MoREY letter was
genuine and denies having advised its
publication. After thus explaining mat
ters, by way Of clearing mp his conscience
lie gets down to the business Of discussing
his humble pie in the following rather
doleful spirit and terms:
With this statement submit my conduct
10 the candid Judgment Of your readers, bnt
not without expressing the deep regret which
l feel that unlucky chance should have
brought me where my opinion was asked in
regard to the authenticity Of letter which,
so far as ] was concerned. was a matter of pro.
found Indifference, and in regard to which
never supposed that any controversy could
arise. This regret Is intensified by tho fact
that j. rather tLan General GARFIELD, have
been the victim of the forgery, for he has,
Notwithstanding, been elected president, while
Ihavo had the singular experience Of denun-
citation frOIn the bench In case to which
was not party, In which had no hearing,
before Judge who seemed TO confonnd the
witness with the alleged criminal. i have,
National Republican., 1880-12-04

sS59s PRESCRIPTIONS PREPARED ACCu.
HSS raleiy and al reasonable prices al COUGH
LINS Drug Store, Masonic Temple, corner OF Ninth
n Eatr northwest.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-02-04
Selecting Fruit Trees-Mind
What You Plant.

lFrom the Southern Planter and Farmer.]
Although this is not the season 10
talk ABOUT transplant ting, yet it is the
proper time to make observations as to
what we should plant when the season
Of their fruit trees are so apparent and
so discouraging, that we feel it incum-
bent on US to make a few remarks on
the subject. notwithstanding we may
have heretofore sad something abou:
this common error.
If farmers would plant varieties just
suited to their soil and location, what
an increase reproduction would be reali-
zed to benefit both the cultivator and
the country. Many Of US have fruit
trees occupying valuable ground that
are entirely worthless; although good
sorts in their proper places. We see
fine descriptions in the books and cats
alogues, and, in making out lists to
plant, trees are often selected without
reference TO their origin, or the soil and
location they require. In this way
looses and dlsappoitments are brought
about, and are the certain result.
It's entirely in the power of plan tiers
to remedy this by proper Sc
lection, which they may always do if
they but choose to make the effort. 1t
is very little trouble to look into the
neighboring orchards during fructes-
cence and see what trees are vigorous
and note their bearing qualities with
this, and from the information the
owner can give, there need be no mis-
take. We plant too many sorts; select
few Of the very best that will con-
stitute succession of summer, fall, and
winter sorts. If for market, few Of
each variety is better than many; for
family use we may have greater variety
but in a great many sorts you Will be
sure to get some that are worthless.
1t is true, lot Of barren or shy
bearing trees may be changed, when
young and thrifty, by top-graftiDg to
sorts hat are productive; but this takes
time. and many farmers could not be
made to see this, or would not give
themselves the trouble to make the
change and so the trees remain more
Of a nuisance than anything else, and
their owner takes up the mistaken |
notion that there IS 10 special advan-
fage in fruit culture. With such trees,
there must be a partial failure, however
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-02-04

proper may be the general management
of the orchard. The difference between
trees properly selected and those that
arc not, is SO obvious, that any observer
with half an eye, can see the disadvan-
tages attending such selections.
The fruiting season is the proper
time for observation. A little good
judgment and the advice of the orchar'
dist, as we have always remarked, vii
enable any one to avoid improper trees
and enable him to select the best, boil
as to quality and bearing; and thus thu
value and bearing capacity of his or
chard will be Increased or secured il
ratio to the pains he takes in this dlrec
ton.
Those having the misfortune OF
frosty location should be especial.
careful of what they plant. In thei
lease, the hardy sorts alone should b.
Iselected. II Will not pay to cultivate
trees from which fruit is not obtained
or that bear only once in three or fou
wears. or at loag intervals.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-02-04

ness, and not one shoe has been
upon their feet from that date to
this-p period of thirteen years. |
find they do as well, keep as fat,
do as much work, are as free Of
lamencss and sore feet as when
they were kept constantly shod, and
that they are less liable to break
and bruise each others limbs, and
not so fond of paving down stalls,
doors, gates, etc, Gripping hogs,
sheep and goats that come in reach
of their feet. | would not have
them shod now lift was done gra-
tuitously. l think the necessity
of shoeing horses and mules de-
ponds altogether upon the locality
and work the animals are used for,
etc. If kept constantly at service
upon pixies and rocky roads,
shoes may be a necessity; but upon
the farm and country roads | have
found no necessity for shoeing
when the animals are accustomed
to service without shoes from the
time they are foaled.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-02-04

DYEINa.-Flrst Of all, pick bright
day, as nothing dies well IN cloudy
weather. Second, All dyes should be
set with something to make colors fast.
This is especially the case with analine
dies; 1 always use little alum with
them. The directions that come with
them does not call for this, but it ought
to be used if the article dyed Is to be
pashed. One box of analine that costs
fifteen or twenty cents will dye two
pounds ofyarn. If you desire to have
the yarn shaded, as you often see it in
stores, you can do so by tying shuckS
around the hanks. First, see that the
hanks are free from grease. (This is
importantly Then take three or four
shucks about as long as your finger and
wrap tightly around them then wet in
hot water and throw them III the dye
which has been made by dlssclying in
hot water, with enough vinegar TO taste
a little sour. Set with a small piece OF
alum. Do not tie the hanks while wet,
as the dye will run III.
To Dye Black,-Log-wood, set with
blue-stone, dyes worsted goods beauti-
tul black.
BroVn.-Log-wood, set with copper
as, dyes seal brown walnut bulls, set
with copperas, dyes brown also.
YellOw.-Hickory bark, set with alum,
dyes yellow.
Red.-Hawthorn, set with alum,
dyes red cotton.
Pu,ple.-White-oak bark, or maple
bark made strong, dyes a beautiful pur-
pie /; white oak bark IS the most lasting.
Green.-Red-oak bark, chinquapin
root, sumac berries or ROOT, set with
alum, dyes green.
All ofthese receipts will stand wash
ng and wearing.