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National Republican., 1880-03-20
unwnrh IlmiynrsIIY.

Quite large aud Intelligent audience as.
sonbed at Howard University last evaniug to
witness tho junior exhibition. Tho Stlg, was
beautifully decorated with tho American flag,
over which was the class motto Ia Latin, "At-
tempt not, OF accomplish thoroughly" which
motto WAS practically demonstrated by the
different members OF the class in their several
orations Professor Gregory, dean OF the col-
lege department, presided. On the platform
sat President Patton, DR.. Crdshrad, doau of
the theological department; Professors Robin.
SON. Fairfield, Richards, Shadl, Lrne, Treas
urcr johnson aud Mr.. Wilkinson, trustee Of
the city schools.
Oratious were delivered as follows: By Mr..
George W. Cook, OF Philadelphia, subject,
"CommcIco;" Mr. j. c, Delphey, OF Pitts
burg, Pl., Justice: Its Denands;' Mr.. r. L.
Games, OF independence, No., "Mouumonts;"
Mr.. Logan johnson, of Bridgeport, Conn,
Liberty; Its Progress" !" Mr. Jr5.r Lawson, Of
Phtinhell, N, J., "Banners !" Mr. Walter LOWS,
lf Washington, ID. c., "No Man Liyeth to Him
self Alone" The exercises We're enlivened
with music credtsbly rendered by Miss Smith
aud Miss Sallie Wall. After the bent diction
by President Patton tho class received the
hearty congratulations OF their friends.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
vIr.inIn ChnngIng Front.

RICHMOND, VA, MnrCh 10, lSSO,
To The Editor of The National Republican;
SIR: In IN interview with John Oliver, who
is, next TO Langston, the most intelligent col.
ored man in the South, Oliver stated that ho
had been in all OF tho Eastern and Middle
States, from Massachusetts TO Maryland, aud
that he had found from conversations that tho
mass of tho negroes We're for Grant; that ho
left Boston on the 9th of February; that while
in Boston he found both whites and blacks
wero unanimous for Grant, that since ho had
come back to Virginia he had found the same
sentiment existed amongst the negroes of this
State. In local politics thoy hope that tho Re-
adjusters will give them some show of justice,
which they say they have never had under the
Democratic regime. In answer to the ques'
tion, Who do you think Is the strongest man
for the Presidency? he said Grant,
"And from my conversations with the peO'
(both white and black, l think that Grant is
the choice of the people"
In conversation with q prominent lawyer of
this city, who, during portion of tho war,
acted us Adiutant- General for ono of the most
distinguished brigades in tho Confederate
army, he declared that Grant was his choice
over any candidate that could bo named by
either party. This gentleman has heretofore
acted with the Democratic party,
There ia a something pervadinR the politi.
cal atmosphere of this State that points to the
selection of Grant delegates to the Staunton
convention, aud to the election of tho Ru.
publican electors (no matter whom they arc
for), which Is evidenced by the enunciations
Of mon of all the different shades of politics
and color,
One of tho most prominent of the Confoder.
ate Generals told your correspondent, a few
days ago, that his influence would be thrown
for the success Of the Republican party, but
that he preferred Grant, and did not want u
National Republican., 1880-03-20
The Naval Observatory.

The commission for locating the new Naval
Observatory at the National Capital appear to
be making haste somewhat slowly in select
ing site. 1t seems to be quite clearly settled
in the minds of tho commission that the OBJ.
scryatory should be located somewhat remote
from the city, where an elevated position can
be found, with plenty of land which is not ap-
preciated by speculative ideas and values, and
which is entirely accessible to tho pabic by
easy facilities for transit. In view of this
there is locality which combines all these
advantages, aud yet it may not DO In market
and available for such purpose But, in
taking view of tho city surroundings, the
mind cannot find more eligible spot than the
elevated property known as Bleak House.
1t Is quiet, isolated spot, removed from the
hustle of the town; it overlo1ks the whole
surrounding country, is cminently rural and
healthful and is easy of access by rail or car
riuge driven over delightful country road.
There may bo other more desirable and more
available sites for the observatory, but the
sweep of vision or of tho mind does not
readily discover q locality which seems to
combine in am equal dogreo aS this all the
qualities that appear to be requisite for this
important scientific institution.
National Republican., 1880-03-20

Massachusetts,, at Crefeld; George L. Catlin. Of
New Jersey at Stuttgardt; Paul Lango, OF Iowa.
at La Rochelle; William p. Mangum, Of North
Carolina, at Tion Tsin; Alexander G. Jones'
Of Wost Virginia, at Nagasaki; D. 0dell Dun
can, of South Carolina at Smyrna; Harry A.
Conant, of Michigan. at Naples; William +.
Rice, Of Massachusetts, at Lcghorn; William
l.. Scruggs, of Georgn, at Canton; Victor
Thompson, of Mississippi, at st. Thomas;
Joseph G. A Wngate, Of Now Hampshire, at
Foo Chow; Henry G. Mar5ton, Of Illinois, Mt
Malaga; Thomas +. Prentiss, Of Vermont, mt
Port Louis; John A. Haldcrnan, of Kansas, at
BngkOk.
Henry C. Snowden. TO bo supervisor OF con-
sus for tho Second district of Pennsylvania.
Postmosters - Johu Hemingway, at South
ington, Conn; Lawrence L. Curtis, at Horse
heads, N. Y; Albert r. Stecter, at Gala
met, Mich; Wilbur +. Chamberlain, at Hnu
nibal, Mo-, and Daniel Cholte. ut San Diego
Cal
National Republican., 1880-03-20
AHaudsomo Presentation.

On Thursday evening last number of prom
inent citizens, including Messrs James Will
lett Anthony Buchly, W. NJ. Gait and Others
entered the house OF No. 2 Engine Company,
and Mr. Willett, on behalf of the gentlemen,
presented them with handsome six.pockot
billiard table, pool combined, the make of Col.
lender. The table had been previously put up
by Mr.. Miller, of the firm of Miller & Jones,
tho balls being taken in charge by Mr. An.
th0ny BuChly until the hour of 7 o'clock,
when the tablo was turned over to the com.
pauy. Mr.. Wilett, in presenting it, called at.
tention to the eXortion of tho membors in com.
potng for table at the lnir of company A,
Washington Light Infantry, and said that al
though losing by few votes, they had earned
one, aud the gentlemen determined That thcy
were entitled to aud should receive one
Mr.. Shcdd foreman of the company responded
IN few appropriate remarks, and, on conCu.
sion. it was unanimously resolved that Mr.
Anthony Buchly should start the balls rolling
Mr.. Buchy reluctantly complied, saying II
was the first time he had over handled bill
Hard Cuo.
After game by tho gentlemen representing
tho committee to show tho boys into the mys-
tories of the gamc, they retired, well satisfied
that the gift would he highly appreciated,
thanks. to their many friends for ths kindness
shown In this mGltcr, aud also TO all who were
Inst rumental in helping thom try 10 win the
tahlo competed for at the Washington Light
lnfuutry fair.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
Tho nistrlct InycstICntInn.

The Investigation Of the charges of Treas,
urcr Gililan was .sumed by the House Dis,
trct Committee yesterday Alr. Joseph G,
Rock, chief clerk OF the Engineer Office, testi,
fled that, as shown In report made in 1875
80, 900 complaints were made OF excessive as.
ses9ments. Mr.. Lewis j. Davis testified to ro-
cciving drawback without making complaint
Mr., John A. Hurley, clerk to Mr.. William
Dickson, the broker, testified 10 signing the
names of property-owners 10 complaints by
order of Mr.. Dickson. Mrs Catharine Wall
testified to having signed her deceased hus.
bands name to drawback rs cxctutrix of hi,
estate. Lieutenant lIoxio was the last witness
examined. He explained at length the mode
in which special assessments were originally
made and the accounts of the office.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
Tho ITia InNaaIirailnn.

The House Committee on Indian Affairs re-
sumcd tho examination of Ouny yesterday,
but failed to oicit any satisfactory informa-
ton in regard to the fight with Thornburgh,
the Meeker massacre, or tho subsequent ILL
treatment of tho captive women of the agency
by the Indians. Io did not hony that they
might have been trented Ms alleged, hut ASSERT
cd that lie knew nothing Of it. Mrs. Onray
was still more non-cOm initial, aud tho com.
mittee were utterly unable to extract any in
formation bearing upon tho subjects undcr
inquiry. Jack was then tried, but with no
better success. At first ho positively asserted
that hc did not understand, aud could not
speak English. Several questions wcro put to
him in English, but he preserved the most
tions were thon put to him In Spanish through
the interpreter, aud with no better result; the
committee were about to abandon the -oSami.
nation when Jack suddenly surprised them in
very good English, stating that he was not
present ut the light aud knew nothing Of the
circumstances Attending it; that ho met the
soldiers three days before the fight and tried
to persuade them to turn back; that failing in
this and fearing trouble, he had gone away
| that lie had no hand in the Thornburgh fight
or the MeUker massacre.
| Chairman Scales then addressed Ouray, tell
| ing him IL WAS evident to the committee that
they had determinod not to testify, aud that
such course would only delay matters aud
needlcssly prolong their stay hero; that the
object Of summoniug them to appear before
the committee was to obtain their version oil
the difficulties in c dorado; that the commit
tco was fricnly to them, and only anxious t.
have justice done them aud protect them IN
their rights.
Ouray listened attentively, but m lle ne
reply.
Tho committee then adjourned until to-day
when tho Indians will again come beior,
them.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
A nurGInr Cnptmred.

Officer Dolph Miller, of tho Seventh Pre-.
cinct, arrested colored man, giving his namo
ns James Johnson about o'clock this moru.
ing, IN the act of breaking the window of Bells
cigar store, No, 3i3i Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, On tho way to the stNtion.house
tho prisoner resisted violently, aud II was
Upon being searched piece of load pipe,
Weighing about five pounds, was discovered as
well as several articles of tirware. johnson
is supposed to be the sam0 person that robbed
Derich's tailoring establishment on the Ave.
nuc, near Four.and nd.a.half street, several week.
ago, and broke tho window ut Bcrging's cigar
store last Tuesday night, lIo will have q
hearing In tue Police court to-day.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
An Oloomnrgnrine InsnectIon.

Messrs. Morgan K. Wise, chairman, II, Il. L.
Beale, w. NJ. Lowe, j. G. Hall aud d. G.. lIorr
of the House Committee on Manufactures, and
Mcssrs. d. Wyatt Aiken, J. II. McGowan.
David Wilbur aud A. p. Forsyth of the House
Committee Oh Agriculture, yesterday visited
the works of the Baltimore Commercial Com
pany, at Baltimore, where olconargarine is
manufactured. The gentlemen mado thor
ough inspection Of the works and the mode of
making this article of daily consumption.
After having examined the details of the diff
tercnt processes by which tho caul fat Is rem
dered fit for the purposes required, some time
was spent in examining tho final process by
which the butter oil is churned and repro
duced as golden butter Among tho number
who visited tho establishment during the in.
spection was Mayor Latrohc, members of tho
Common Council, Boards OF Trade aud Health
ai,d other citizens interested.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
More Monroe Doctrine.

In the House yesterday, Mr.. Tucker, of Vir-
guia, gave notice of the following as a substi-
tute for the inter-oceanic canal resolutions
now under consideration by the select com.
mittee on that subject:
That in accordance with the foregoing dec
laration of public policy, based upon the clear
and indisputable right to self-prescrvation,
and the Importance of porpetuating tho Re-
publican institutions established by tho Con.
stitution of the United States, and especially
in view of the receipts of free and unrestrict-
cd water transit for persons and produce be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific States of the
Union, IL is q paramount interest of tho
people of the United States that no canal,
railroad or other artificial communica.
ton across tho Ist hmus connecting tho
North and Sou tn American continents
for the transfer of vessels and car.
goes from tho Caribbean sea TO tho
Pacific ocean, whether the same be built
or constructed Mt Panama, Nicaragua or else
where, should be in the possession or under
the control or government OF any European or
other foreign Power, which would imperil this
vital interest of tho people of this country;
aud while recognizing the right of other na.
ti0ns of the world to this inter-OceaniG high.
way for universal commerce, the United States
will Insist that by reason of its proximity to
them, and of its Importance as u water way be-
tween the States of tho Union, the interests of
commerce must yield to tho rights of National
safety aud it is therefore tho duty of Congress
to declare that, whether it be constructed by
foreign governments or by corporations de-
irving their being and authority from
foreign governments, the United States
will assert and maintain their rights
to see that nothing shall be done in the
premises, which shall not fully secure free
aud unrestricted commerce aud Intercourse by
means of such inter-ocennic highway between
the States of the Union in time of public war
as we'll as of peace. And the United States
cannot admit the right Of any government, by
treaty or otherwise, to grant to any other
foreign Power, or to any corporation
created or authorized by any foreign Power,
any privilege, right or authority In respect to
such inter-oceunic highway MS will be incon'
sistent with their peace and security, and with
free commerce and intercourse among the
States of the Union.
That tho President be requested to take
necessary and proper steps to carry into effect
the foregoing declarations Of public policy.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
Temporary Relief for the Printing
Office People.
Passage by the House of tho Deficiency
Blil-A Special Bill for Temporary Re
liof-Simmons' Nomination Rejected
Tho Monroe Doct, ine-A Ches-
torfioldian Onloer-Nomina-
tlous and Combinations,
Yesterday In Congress.


After some unimportant business Of the
morning hour yesterday, the Senate completed
the consideration Of the Hot Springs bill,
which, after amendment, was passed, and at
l:20 p. m. went into protruCtcd executive
session. from which an adjournment to Mon.
day was taken.
The House soon after the reading of the
journal dispensed with the morning hour, set
aside private business, which was the regular
order, and resumed consideration OF tho spe-
cial deficiency bill. There was long aud
somewhat animated discussion over tho pro-
posed amendment relating TO special marshals,
the substitute offered by Mr.. Garfield being
finally adopted with an amendment offered
by Speaker Randall, that Tho marslals shall
be of good moral standing and of good rspute
In the precinct in which thoy are to serve.
The amendment makes tho compensation s.
por day, aud requires tho appointment to be
made by the circuit judge, or, in bis absence,
bv the district judge, and to be equally divided
between tho political parties. When the roll
call was completed tho vote stood yeas, 100
nays, ll3, but several Democrats changed theft
votes, and tho result MS announced was yeas
ll5 nays, 107. The bill was then passed.
Mr.. Atkins said he apprehendcd that tho
bill just passed would occupy some time in the
Senate, and the Star Route Mail Service bill
which had beou returned with amendments
from the Senate might not be acted on in the
House for several days. lie therefore asked
and obtained unanimous consent to report
from the COMMITTEES on Appropriations bill
appropriating 100000 to carry on the Publ,
Printing Office, with II proviso that the cntir,
amount expended for the current year for all
| purposes shall not exceed 100000.
Tho bill was read in Committee Of the
| Whole, reported to the House and passed in
very brief time. 1t will go to the Senate OF
Monday and no doubt DO speedily passed and
sent to the President for his signature.
The House meets to-day for debate on Mr.
Woods rofuDding bill, no business to bo trans
acted and no vote taken.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
The I:ritIrh Iflentlnns.

LONDON, March 2O.--The Times OF this
morning says Nothing can be more worth.
less that conjecturcs which arc forward by
the rartisans of either side concerning tho
results Of the approaching parliamentary
elections. The ballot act aud the new reguln-
tions under the extended franchise have made
II great change in the character Of the constitu.
encies. Political organization cannot evadc
the effect of secret voting nor mako sure
before hand Of results in spite OF great
changes in tho population aud in public
Opinion.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
A strike Cnmnromiaed.

CINCINNATI, March l9.--The cgar.makers'
lock out which has kept nearly 1000 men out
OF employment for the last -four weeks, will
end with this week, and tho men will go TO
work Monday. This result Was obtained by
mutual concessions, the union agreeing not to
object to female employees and not to under
take to dictate prices, leaving the employer OF
each shop to agree with their employers, and
TINT non.union men may work along with
members Of the union. The manufacturers
withdrew their demand for a pledge from the
employees that they would not join the Cigar
makers Union.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
An Accident without serious Damage.

When Molya, tho gymnast, was engaged la
the feat of lifting six mon from the ground
whilo swinging from the trapezo at Ford'u
Opera House last night QUO of the ropes sup
porting the trapezs at the ceiling gavo way.
The Eymnast exhibited wonderful courage
aud presence OF mind, and thereby prevented
a serious accident. The six mon, Of course,
were quickly dropped, and the gymuast sup.
porting himself with ono leg soon nght0d
himself and descended safely to the stage.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
Alabama for Grant,
EuTAw, ALA, March 10, 1880
n tbc Edi,or of The National ReD,tbNcdn.

EuTAw, ALA March 49, 1880.
To tho Editor of The National Republican:
SIR: l wrote You some time ago that an
effort WAS being made to nullify the vote of
Alabama in the Chicago Conven tion by divid.
ing IL equally, between the prominent can
ddates, and that doubtless some of these
parties would bo present ut the State Com
mittec meeting to impress the members with
that view. Well, it turned out as we ex.
pccted. A prominent Republican wrote u
long letter to the committee advancing and
celebrating the idea, which, without comment
or debate, was laid nu the table. There were
some open expressions Of preference, NIL Of
which were for Geuorll Grant. While Mr..
Blaine had friends in the meeting, we heard
of no one who named him first We also feel
satisfied that no sherman man was ON hand,
While many ara opposed to instructing the
Chicago delegates yet, if tho Grant men arc
as strong in the State Convention rs wo have
reason to anticipate. the vote of Alabama will
ba solid for the great hero. Carry the news to
the Now York Tribune.
SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN,
National Republican., 1880-03-20
compInlnts rrom sonth wn.hIngton.

The residents Of Il street southwest are very
indignant because the Commissioners have
neglected that street until 1t is in u most de-
plorabe condition. Appeals have been made
for the improvement Of this street, both by
petition aud through delegations but tho
property'owners have always been told, and
are still told that there Is no money for the
purpose, though there was money for other
streets. The residents OF South Washington
represent that they have had less improve
monls in South Washington than in any other
section of the city, though $l3OO0,000 of prop,
orty is represented there, ana the citizens pay
annually $3.50 900,
National Republican., 1880-03-20
Executed Protesting Ills Innocence.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, March l9.-Parson, the
Avon murderer. entirely broke down this
morning. fainting and vomiting while being
shaved. He continually raved about his in-
nocence aud charged tho crime Of killing
Wlthey upon Mrs. Withey. After break fas
his courage somewhat revived, but his cries
could be heard outside the Jail all the morn
ing. Tho execution took place vt 12:40 p. m
On tho scaffOld Parson still declared that he
WnS inn ocnnL.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
Tho A,leeed Goa, Cons,ir.ov

In the Criminal court to-day dismissed ali the
complaints against Count Eugene Mtkiowiez
charged with having obtained coal from 4
Philadelphia firm by false representations
and his bail released, all the civil suits In.
stituted against him having been withdrawn
and, IL is stated, adjusted.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
phindolphin's coming regatta.

PHILADELPHIA, March l0,-At meeting
of committee Of the Fairmount Park com.
mission to-day communication from the sec.
retary of tho Schuylkill navy was received,
stating that the National Association Of Anna
tour Otrsmen of tho United States had ae.
cepted an invitation TO hold their next annual
regatm at Philadelphia on the 7th, Sth, 9th
and possibly the 10th of July next, and that
an aggregate Of about 100 boats aud 200 men
wero expected 10 take part in the regatta, The
National Republican., 1880-03-20
The Wolls. rnrgo ANA Co.,s MaiI nnrean.

Congressman Page, Of California called
upon the Po3tmaster.Goncral yesterday with
dispatch from the managers of Wells, Fargo
81 Co.'s Mail Bureau requesting that action
OH the report of the committee which recently
examined tho subject bs delayed until May
/ in order that tho company might prepare
an argument on their side of the case. The
Postmaster.G General granted the request, say
ing that he desired to hear the subject fully
discussed before definitely acting upon it.
National Republican., 1880-03-20

communication rccites the desire of tho
Schuylkill navy to provide suitable accommo-
Gations for the visitors, to afford ample pro-
vision for spectators, and in general to bo true
to tho ancient traditions of Philadelphia's hos.
pitalty, and asks for special privileges from
the Park commission to enable thom to carry
out their object. The communication was ro.
ferrcd to the park superintendent, with power
To allow such privileges to the navy as bo may
deem cxpedient for tho success of tho regatta.
National Republican., 1880-03-20
unxt REFUSAL a New rrlni.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, March l9.--Thc motion
for IL new trial of Edwin Hayt, who murdered
his father on Juno 90, 1873, at Sherman, in
this State, was argued before the Supreme
Court of Errors yesterday. The motion was
denied this morning. Hayts first trial was in
September, 1873, at which time be was found
guilty and sentenced TO be hanged on May so
of the present year. Tho condemned maj: had
previously given up all expectation of u new
trial. The only hope left is an appeal to the
Governor of tho State, which will be made by
his counsel
National Republican., 1880-03-20
sEYirOR HIzL,s TRoUBLEs.
Miss Raymond and the Baby visit His uor

Miss Raymond and the Baby Visit His House.
There was rather sensational sceno on G
street, near Eleventh, yesterday afternoon IN
front of tho lodgings Of Senator Bon Hill, oi
Georgin. The young woman, Miss Jessie Ray
mond, whose name has boon associated with
that of Senator Hill in scandalous way, ap.
penred about o'clock In front of the house
bearing in her arms the baby boy. which, she
charges is the son of Senator Hill. She ap-
piled for admission to the house by ringing the
bcll aud young gentleman came TO tho door.
Upon seeing who it was, he closed aud locked
the door, leaving Miss Raymond and the baby
outside. A policeman who was near endeav.
orcd to induce her to go away, hut for a
long time she refused, but denounced the
Senator and proclaimed that he was the
father 0f the child. She became much OK.
cited, and naturally u large crowd soon gath.
cred. Miss Raymond cried considerably. and
was finally induced by the policeman to leave
the spot. The officer escorted her to
streot.car, and she proceeded to the Wash
ingtou House, whore she is stopping. She
told the officer that she went to the house foi
the purpose of leaving the baby.