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National Republican., 1880-05-01
The virginia Independent Electoral Ticket

To The EdtOr OF Ihe NditOHdI RCpuO!tcdR:
SIR: find here in Washington that damaging
impression has been'sought TO be made among IN
Auental Republicans to the effect that Genera
Malone claims setting up in the Independent cleo
toral ticket that the Republicans who arc put on
that ticket shall be none other than those dictated
by the ReadJustCrs. There is really no truth in
this 1t may be that the Readjusters arc deter.
mined 10 exercise precautionary measures over The
selection Of such Republicans. seeing that the Sc
lection has to be made mostly by ColOred people
where they can, the selection of certain Bourbon
Republicans for position on tho independent cleo
tOral ticket
To suppose that there nre no such men as Bour-
bon Republicans Is TO know nothing about Nir-
gina politics. There are such people in Virginia,
and lin all matters save that Of adherlng 10 the
namo of Republican they arc In full accord with
the peorie that have crushed cut the Republican
cause in Virginia by betrayinG H. Judas-lke, over
to the Democrats They run with the hare, and
hold with the hounds" Tho Reudjusters having
been u part and parcel Of the late Conservative
party, have had ocular demonstrations of the
ireaChery OF this class TO the Republican cause,
which they profess, aid of course would be unwil,
hands. Who could blame them? Having fused
with the Republicans against the Bourb0ns, then
ID will be seen that the Republican cause in the
State becomes their cause hence the necessity of
precaution on their part TO see that no traitors,
dIoucs negatives or incompCtents are put on
guard. The precautionary measure win not
affect honest and consistent Republicans who
have not sold out their party for mess of social
pottAge, Respectfully, JOHS K. HATHAWAY,
Editor Norfolk Day Book,
NORFOLK, VA, April %, 1880,
National Republican., 1880-05-01
THE MIDDLE EToN OBSE0 0UKES.
Impressive Services in the United States SUI
preme Court Room.

The funeral of the late d. w. Middleton took
place at hGlf.past 3 o'clock yesterday from the
United States supreme Court room. There were
present in addition to Messrs. Evarts and Thomp.
son, who acted as pRl.bearers Auoney-Genera
Devens. Mr.. w. X. Rodgers, private secretary to
the PRESIDENT, Mr.. W. W. COrcOran, many members
leading citizens of the District. Tho justices Of
the Supreme Court occupied their usual seats, just
before the entrance of the funeral cortcgc, which
was preceded by Bishop Pinckncy, Rev. DR.. Ad-
olson and Rev. Douglass Forrest, assistant rector
OF Trinity church. of which the deceased was Il
member. The casket containing the remains was
placed In the aisle directly in front Of the chair of
most beautiful flowers, the contributions OF loy-
ing friends. Among them were crown Of white
flowers surmountcd by cross and pillow of
white flowers with the word Peace " in darker
ones. At the head of the coffin was placed col.
umn of fowcrs nearly three feet high surmountcd
By crown, from the clerks OF the court. The I'M
preSsiye services of the Episcopal Church were con-
ductcd by Rev. pr. Addison, assisted by Rev.
Douglass Forrest. A select choir composed of Mrs.
Camp and Mrs Ward, Soprani Miss MoXOn and
Mrs Bodfsh alu; MIR. barnard and H. G. Pearson,
tepori and c. IL. Read and A. Pearson, bass
then sang the hymn Asleep In Jesus" A prayer
was then offered by DR.. Addison and the choir sang
mains were conveyed from the chamber The
pall-be0rers representing the Senate, the Cabinet
the Bar and the citizens of the District were Sena-
tors Davis (of lllinos) and Carpenter, Secretaries
EYarls and Thompson, Solcitor-Genersl Phillips
and w. IL. Ddvidge, esq, Or. Blake and Mr.. Ed.
ward Clark. The remains were taken TO Oak Hill
cemetery, and after brief services in the chapel
placed IN the vault for interment. The procession
was very long, nearly hundred carriages being in
the line
National Republican., 1880-05-01
Sound pootrlnes in YlrrInin.

In addition to the resolutions tf eulogy of ant
instructions for General Grant in tie Virginia STATE
convention recently held at Stanton the follow
ing brief but comprehensive platform was adopted
"ResOlued That the United States form an indc
structibe nation, with powers defined in the Const
tuition and IN the exercise OF those powers its Ru
thority is supreme; that the powc's not delegated
TO the United States by the Constitution nor pro.
hbled by 1t to the States reseFed to the States
respectively or to the people and nat the Supreme
Court Of the United States is the highest authority
IN all controversies as to the line between Ma
tionnl and Stnte authority.
"Rtsoued, That progress in'oiviliztion and In ma.
toral prosperity is best promoted in communities
where peace prevails, where the tights of citizens
are respected and the laws either willingly obeyed
or firmly enforced"
National Republican., 1880-05-01
81 .reresn,s ChiIrcI.

The Church OF st. Teresa, just completed In
Unontown, opposite the navy yard is ono OF the
handsomest edilcos OF the size In the District It
contains about seventy pews in walnut and ash of
latest design engraved plates on the doors (which
show thai many have already been taken, A soft,
mellow light streams through stained-g,Rss win
aowS and capaCious choir gallery contains an
organ of good size and excellent tone. The altar IS
tAstefully decorated, while above and against the
rear wall Is cruciiN so ile-liko in size and rep
rcsentation as TO almost rivCt the attention OF all
visitors. The sanctuary is neatly carpeted, and on
either side, on solid pedcstAls, are statues Of the
Blessed Virgin and ST. Joseph. on the right Of the
main enhance is the seNton's apartment or store
roOm and on the lctt confessional aud bapuStCry.
There is an air of completeness ana cleanliness
The mass hour on Sundays is 9 o'clock, and ycspers
AZ p. m. and many from the city 60 over there
the bridge being both novel aud interesting,
National Republican., 1880-05-01
snrinrer InyestIraiIon.

The Donnelly.springer investigation committee
met at 10 u. m. yesterday and remained i'm session
until 4:SO p. m. Finley was cross'eXamined He
said he meant Judge FlandTau, of 81. Paul, when
he spoke of paid Democratic detractors Of Dom
nelly" By the mercenary quasi Democratic
defenders Of Washbun's bribery" he referred to
all such Democrats as defended Washbum aud
his methods by "our friends in New York; he
meant the Democratic party Of that State. The
term 81 still hold close and confidential relations
referred to Mr., Donnelly's constituents aud not
Mr. Aewtt's, and when asked il he had been in
Minnesota since 1877, he said no had not.
Mr. DOnnelly was examined: lie denied writing
or inspiring the anonymous letter. was first ln-
formed of fit March o. by MIR. Julian; called on Mrs
Springer in regard 70 iti told her the handwriting
resembled that Of w. S. King, GfteIWard saw Mr.
Springer and promised to do all he could to dis
cover the writer; Springer sNid II the matter be-
came public he would cut JnliRns acquaintance
and said he thought Finley vas the author. Mr.
Donnelly continued; Up to March g. was sure
that Springer would vote 10 seat me- was then told
by Manning that he would not had frequent inter,
views with Springer who said 1t was polite TO hold
back my case until the New York Legislature had
decided us to changing the mode OF selecting elee-
tors; he said 'f we seat you now, the Republicans
viii raise clamor, whereas, If We hold back, we
National Republican., 1880-05-01
The Corcoran Market Square.

Tho District Commissioners have addressed the
following to Senator Mcmillan:
SIR: The Commissioners have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your request, conveyed
through the clerk Of the Senate Committee for the
District of Columbia, to be furnished with copy
OF deed from W. w. COrcoran TO the District of
Columbia, conveying square ii6, and also their
views as to the merits OF Senate bill 1887. The
Commissioners in their last annual report, Nt the
instance OF the School Board recommended the
sale of square 4i6 for school purposes and in their
letter of April 81 in relation 70 Senate bill 1867 you
were informed that the Commissioners had no
objection to the passage OF said bill. They viii
now add that If il be the pleasure OF Congress TO
direct that portion of said square shall be leased
for the erection of msrkCt-house, as proposed by
Senate bill 1867 the Commissioners think there is
no objection to a lease for the term provided for in
that bill. In reference TO the memorial OF the
trustees for county schools, herewith returned, the
Commissioners would state that the location of
school houses belongs exclusively 10 the province
of the School Board. subject Of course, 10 the
supreme control Of Congress They think, how
ever, that the memorial of the county trustees Is
entitled to liberal consideration. And as the
School Board, by It's action, has recognized the
great need for additional school accommodation
in the county they think it would be just to SECURE
the county their reasonable share of the proceeds
OF the sale OF square $40 or Of such portion Of said
square as Congress may direct 70 be sold
National Republican., 1880-05-01
POLITICAL M.fTTERS.
The California Convention.


SAN Francisco, April 29.-Afer brief recess, 10
enable the various districts to select delegates the
convention reassembed at 8:l5 p. m. A discussion
arose over proposition to amend the report of the
committee on resolutions in favor OF Blaine first,
last and all the time, and to instruct the delegation
to vote for Blaine until his name should be with
drawn, and then TO vote as unit for the choice of
n majority of the California delegation. A fter q
long debate. the amendment was voted down
ayes l22; nays, 12i. The resolution was then
adopted unanimously.
Convention. made BY districts, were confirmed by
the convention. All the delegates present came
before the convention and pledged themselves TO
carry out the instructions. IT was resolved that
the credentials OF absent delegates and alternates
be placed in tho custody of the State central COM
mttee until those claiming them should similarly
pledge them'elves. The resolution wps adopted
urging the appointment of Congressman Horace
Davis as n member OF the National Republican
Committee for California; also declaring Newton
Booth the choice of California for Vice President.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
Anti-Therd-Termers Anti-Biaine.
NRw YORK, April 30.-A meeting OF the Anti
Third-Term Republican Association was held here
to-day to consider the question of sending dele
gates to the Anti-Thrd- Term convention at ST.
Louis next week. Among those present were John
W. Carter and Mr.. Dowditch, of the executive COM
mttec of the Young Republicans Of Massachusetts,,
and Mcssrs. William r.. Wster, Edward Wood,
Lockwood, and Perot, of the executive committee
Of the National Republican League Of Phila-
delphia.
Resolutions were adopted recommending the as.
sociations present to send letters Of approval to the
convention at St. Louis on the 9th of May express
ing their sympathy with its opposition TO Grant the
same to be carried by representative committees of
the several organizations; also recommending the
associations having similar views to send delega-
tons to Chicago. II was also resolved to make
strenuous opposition to the nomination Of Grant or
Blaine and TO urge strong specific civil-seryice
eform plank in the Chicago platform.
Illinois County Delegates.
CHICAGO, April So-The Kankakce county Re
publican convention to-day selected four Grant
three Blaine and one Washburne delegates to the
State convention.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
Quite Important Matters Before the
Cabinet.
The Invasion of the Ute Country-Tho Politi
cal Riders-Judge Key to Have the
Tennessee Judgeship-west Point
in thoSenate-Finicy and Dom
nelly Protes: Innocence
Davis Windmill.
Tic CnbIne, Nce,Irr ye,,ordav.

At the meeting OF the Cabinet yesterday the
threatened invasion OF the Ute Indian reservation
for mining purposes was the subject Of q some
what protracted discussion. IL was decided 10
send General Mackenzie aud his forces into the
reservation TO prevent collision between tho
whites and the Indians.
1t was determined TO defer action on the Army
appropriation bill until the Deficiency bill shall
have been received, at which time they viii both
be considered and disposed Of together.
Some nlluson was made to Representative
Morses resolution now pending before Congress
providing "fOr the appointment Of commissioners
to ascertain and report basis for q reciprocity
treaty between the United States aud the British
Provinces" but no action was taken. Several oi
the members expressed the opinion that any meas.
ure touching reciprocity treaty should be general
IN It's character. During the session Of the Cabinet
the President rendered to Postmaster General Key
the position of district judge Of the Eastern aud
Middle districts of Tennessee made vacant by the
recent death of Judge Trgg. Tho Postmaster
General accepted the position. The nomination
will probably not he sent to the Senate until shortly
before the adjournment of the present session
Nothing was said with regard 10 Judge Keys sue
ceSsor.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
Davis, Mares Nest.

AT an expense OF over $4,000 Senator Davis, OF
West Virginia. hos n last been able to discharge his
Chinese projectile against the Treasury Depart
ment. synopsis Of his report will doubtless have
great run in the Democratic weeklies with staring
head lines STEALING by Millions ETC., and simple
minded Democrats In the wilds Of West Virginia
will become dazed IN trying to figure out how the
stealing OF sl1G.10i S3l As was accomplished with
out attracting the least attention until the great
hnancicr from that mountain State tackled the job
They will never learn what Is perfectly appreoi-
oted by the Democratic colleagues OF Mr.. Davis
that he Is upon this subject the victim of hoaxng
experts who have absorbed the bulk Of the $4,000
The following figures show the exact differences
IN the Treasury accounts, and in order 10 balance
the books IL will only require about two hours
work Of Congress TO pass bill directing the Sccre
ary OF the Treasury to make the proper entries
Senator Davis knew ut the commencement of the
Investigation that the following was correct
(Scc finance report of 1871, page 20.)
Total receipts of the United States
Government from 1891 to 30th
OF June. 1871, on account OF pub
Total expedtures do. do........... 4S57A3i,540 81
National Republican., 1880-05-01
RIh of a Mnrlllcs. Iiusbnnd.

Chiet.Justice Cartier yesterday granted Mary f,
Shaw n divorce from John L. Shaw, with pormis-
sion to resume her maiden name Of Mary e. Dow,
The parties were married in this city by tho Rev,
George A. Hall March g. 1878. She charges that the
defendant never rendered her any support but
ernnrcnt Printing ONCE from the time Of her mar
rlage until December, 1876, when Sho was dis,
charged on the ground Of being married woman
supporting q worthless husband She sold her
Jewels household furniture, clothes and everything
that would bring money for food, and during all
this time received no assistance from the defend,
ant Reduced to starvation she was compelled to
seek the shelter of friends house. ShG finally
comfortably support herself but from the time that
she lett her husband IN July 1917, shc had nothing
10 do with him alleIWaTd.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
THE VEST POINT INQUIRY.
Important Testimony by the Expert nag,

Important Testimony by the Expert IIagan.
WEST POINT, N. Y, April 30-Mr. Hagan, OF
Troy, the expert in the handwriting introduced by
Mr.. Townsend made his report this morning on
the pieces Of handwriting submitted to him-morc
than 800 In number. The report was the most
positive yet had from an expert 1t appears from
It that Mr. Hagan had examined the note of warn
ing, 2i7 copies Of the sentences written by the
corps of cadets, hfy-seven other pieces of hand.
writing and some further specimens OF par
ticular handwriting, which last Mr.. Hagan had
asked for. The expert stated that the note ad.
dressed TO Whitaker contained indications Of an
apparent effort Of the writer TO disguise his hand
but the marked appearances Of habit were sufi-
cent to identity other writing OF the author. The
expert referred at length to what were the evil
dences to disguise the writer's hand and rs to
saying that the word "WhttNker" on the en-.
velope, aud in the anonymous note itself
were In the writer's natural hand II was
true that there was not much OF the writing in
question. but the marked peculiarites OF the hand
were sufficient The words fix YOU" were spt.
ciGlly full OF peculiarties.
Mr.. HaGsn said he had found in the papers. given
testify that the handwriting Of the specimens
hereto annexed and numbered 7, s, and TO- is the
handwriting OF the person who wrote the note and
contents addressed to Cadet Whitaker" In reply
to questions Mr. Hagan stated that he had noticed
somo attempt 70 disguise in one other hand
the HANDWRITING In one Of the sentences
He said he had asked for additional specimens of
this hand and found in 1t one or two reSembances
to the anonymous note, but not sufficient TO war
rant an opinion.
The recorder had no more witnesses ready and
the court ndjourued till 10 q. m. next Tuesday
with the understanding that, excepting secret ses-
sions, it would not meet before then unless ii
was made absolutely necessary, when proper
notification would be given all concerned.
In an interview after adjournment Expert Hagan
said to the Associated Press agent that in the pencil
slips placed before him he had found one inwhich he
discovered two or three resemblances 70 n word in
the note of warning but not enough TO decide him.
This induced him to call for more specimens Of the
same writing, which were sent him together with
ffty-seven others from all of which he picked four
that were no doubt written by the person who
wrote the note of warning.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
Confeesed Having Robbed nlmselr.

C. s. Johnson, colorod, reported at Police head
quarters on Tuesday last that his house had been
robbed Monday night by boring through the door
and $3.50 seal and valuable papers, all belonging b
Oceolp lodge No. 2O33 q. u, o. o. r. in America OF
which he was secretary Detective McDevllt took
the case ana upon Investigation came IN the con.
cusion that Johnson had robbed himself and that
he had bored the hole himself MS a blind. Nestel-
day Detective MCDcyltt arrested Johnson on sus'
plcou aud took him to the First precinct station,
and on searching him found four tendOllar bill,
sowod up In his vest and a portion OF the stolen
papers, lie was accused Of the olensa AID con-
iessed that IA stole them himself.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
The Canadian Cattle Order.

TORONTO, April S0.-The Globe to-day, IN an
article on the new cattle orders, says; '"rhere is
Iome misapprehension on the part Of American
journals as to the nature ofhe cattle disease orders
lately passed by the Priyy Council of Canada, The
effect of the order is this: The importation Of
American cattle and swine into Ontario, Quebec,
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edwards
Island is prohibited, except that thorough traffic
on bonds from Sarnia, Windsor and Amherstburg
10 Rouses Point, st. Armand Station, Island Pond
Niagara, Suspension Bridge and the International
bridge at Lake Erie, may ba conducted under
strict regulations laid down by the Minister OF
Agriculture. The importation Of cattle, sheep and
Bwlne from Europe is forbidden, except at the
ports Of Halifax, st. Johns and Quebec
National Republican., 1880-05-01
l.. Mnllsnn nnx.

The bill for the relief Of L. Madison Day which
has been before the House for SO many Fridays,
yesterday reached vote the question of It's final
passage, but the want of quorum was developed,
and the House was compelled to ddjourn without
decisive vote. This claim, which viii be voted
Immediately after the reading OF the journal to-.
day, is for s54Oo IN money paid to the United States
for property sold to the claimant, bat which prop
erty the Government did not and could not deliver.
Mr.. Day received nothing for his money except
CeXauous Lawsuits ana me priVliegt OF waiting on
which no show of consideration WIS ever claimed
by the Government. The bill has been five times
favorably reported, three times by Democrats and
twice by Republican committee ni,n, but its de-
feat always secured by the peculiar element which
OPPOSES the measure
National Republican., 1880-05-01
A Bad Fail,

Yesterday afternoon Mrs lIanlan, residing on NJ
street near Twenty ourth, len her little boy
named Joseph, a ged about six years, and little
girl playmate 10 play in the garret while she at
Tended To some hou,ehold duties below, In few
moments she stepped into .he front parlor and
some swiftly falling object, followed by scream
from above Rushing 10 the door, she discovered
the body OF her child lying in heap under the
front window, he having fallen rom the window
in the upper story. grandfather Of the little fel-
low happening by just at this time gathered him
up and took him into she honse. Medical aid
being Immediately summoned, IL was found that
his collAr-bOne was broken outno further evidence
of injury was noticed. The sufferer was uncon-
scious Tor only short time, and seems TO feel
oerubly well after his tWo-stury yanda.half fall to
the sidewalk
National Republican., 1880-05-01
Shot by "A Thief,

George Stogmcyer, who drives for George Kozel.
the brewer went into his stable yesterday morning
about 4 o'clock and saw man whom he thought
one of the stab,e-hands, but who aherward
proved TO be negro thief. When spoken TO he
struck at Mr. S., who grabbed aud threw him, sue
cccding IN getting uppermost. While lying on the
ground the negro, who had Mr.. Stegmsyer by the
throat, pulled out a revolver and fired two shots,
The first passing clean through Mr. SIS hat, tho
second striking him Ia the arm, producing flesh
wound Amer this the negro made his escape, but
without taking the harness which he had placed
in sack Onicors MARI AID sullivan later IN tho
day arrested II negro thief whom they suspected,
but had 10 let him 80, nothavius any against
him.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
The NntInnnIRnnISs.

The Comptroller Of the Currency reports that the
total number Of National banks organized since
November /, 1879 which was the date OF the tables
In the last report ofthe comprolle to Congress is
forty with capital of s5si2.7o. The total number
of banks which have gone into voluntary liquida.
ton during the same period, is nine. with capt.
tai of 81 100000, included among which are three
gold banks in California, with capital Of s7O000o
reorganzed as currency banks. No banks have
failed during the last nine months. During the
were organized with capital of SO 5s5 900; thirty
eight banks went into voluntary liquidation, with
n nptal of 81 10000 and eight banks with capt
tai OF Sl,030,OO) were placed in the hands OF re.
Celyers.
National Republican., 1880-05-01
Protest Acaipt the Hurd niiI.

MILWAUKEE. April 3o.-The Chamber of COM
merce to-day received dispatch from the Detroit
Board of trade asking for an expression against
the IIurd bill. The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
"ResoIred, That this Chamber emphatcally pro.
Iesls ngahs' tue PasIags oy SonETesS OF the olll
transportation ofany freight from any point In the
United States to any other point in tho United
States through Canada, believing that such legis.
latlon would be unwise, uncalled-for and exceed
ingly detrimental TO the commercial interests of
the Northwest
"Resolred That the President be, and hereby Is,
requested TO communicate at once to our Repre-.
sentatyes in Congress the views of this Chamber on
the subject, and urge them to use all their infu.
epce in opposing the passage the said bill"