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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

DR.. D. S. Lamb, of Washington, D. c.,
who performed the autopsy upon the body of
President Garfield has published letter de-
nying in positive terms the reports that the
autopsy was performed in careless haphaz-
ard manner. The order of examination, DR..
Lamb says, was carefully arranged and ad-
hered to, and it was by no accident, as has
been alleged that the bullet was discovered
by one of the surgeons in the vital organs
which had been temporarily placed in a
large china washbowl until they could be ex-
amined in the order prescribed in the pre-
liminary consultation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The gossips at Washington cannot learn of
more than two changes in the Cabinet to take
place in December. Mr.. Frelinghuysen will
take Mr.. Blaines place, and somebody will
have the Attorney Generalship, but who, it
is impossible to guess. Mr. James will keep
his place till the end of the fiscal year Mr..
Lincoln will probably stick. Secretary Hunt
will retire when the President has time to Sc
lect man for his place. Secretary Kirkwood
is not anxious to stay but will hold on till he
hears something definite from the President
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The Springfield Republican having re-
marked, anent Col Hooker's canvass for the
office of Sergeant-at- of the House of
Representatives, that George is bright and
a frst-rate story-teler," Bigelow of the Rut-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The Sprin gfeld, o., Journal, speaking,
probably with authority, says that justice to
Secretary Lincoln and to other friends of
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln demands that the
truth should be told regarding her. She is
hypochondriac as TO her health and a mono
maniac on the subject of money. Some ten
years ago she offered her wardrobe for sale at
New York, greatly to the modification of her
friends. She has an income of $4,000 with
no one to support but herself and if this is
not sufficient for her wants her friends are
able and willing to do all that is necessary
for her without appealing to the public or to
Congress. They do not wish any agitation
of the matter, as they have dealt with her
with the utmost patience, and have humored
every within, and will continue to do So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
WITH SUPPLEMEN Mt.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER sods
combined NTH THE PHOENIX May 1st 1ssO-the sub
scription list name and good giH Of the Record and
Farmer becoming the property Of the proprietors Qf
The Phnnir tcitbOut reserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Twenty-Five years ago to-day John Brown
was hanged at Charlestown Va.-"but his
soul is (still) marching on"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Within few days two silos have been
opened in this vicinity, which have given, or
will give farmers an opportunity to judge of
the new ensilage system. One of them was
that of Mr.. Colony, large farmer of Keene,
n. H., who filled silo "a feet long by II feet
wide and 10 feet deep. The ensilage was in
good condition, though somewhat sour when
first opened. Since its exposure to the air
this aeidity has been largely corrected After
trial of few days Mr. Colony finds that
his cattle eat the ensilage in preference to
meal when placed side by side. The second
silo WAS that of Mr.. Stebbins of Vernon,
opened last Tuesday in presence of a oonsid-
cradle number of visitors. Its capacity, we
believe, is 100 tons, and it contains the pro-
duct of five acres of fodder corn. The ensi-
lage came out in excellent condition, cattle
eat it with relish, and the farmers who were
present are enthusiastic over the success of
the experiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The New York Tribune insists that there is
no remedy for the enormous expenditure en-
tailed upon the country by the Arrears of
Pensions bill. 1t says: 'All that Congress
can properly do is to resist every attempt to
prolong the life of the unwise statute, and
promptly set on foot searching investigation
of the entire pension list The enormous i'm
mediate drain upon the Treasury cannot be
prevented but the continuous yearly leakage
to pay the fraudulent pensioners which the
Arrears act has raised up in troops can be
stopped. We believe it to be no exaggera-
ton TO say that such an investigation would
reduce the pension roll to such an extent as
to save the Government five or six millions
annually without doing injustice to any per-
son who has a right to the nations bounty"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Upward of 10000 persons are under the
care of one of the two relief committees en-
gagged in looking after the necessities of the
sufferers by the recent disastrous fires in
Michigan. There is great and pressing need
for more money, notwithstanding the gener-
Gus contributions that have been already
made in this behalf. The fire was not alto
gether calamity, since the flames were of
positive service in many cases in clearing
farms and putting them in q more available
state for cultivation. But the loss in build
ings and crops has been heavy, and there is
great and widespread present distress. If
the winter can only be tided over these un-
fortunate people will be in a fair way of re-
covering their prosperity. They must be
fed until they can make crop, and this help
must be continued during the next six months
at least. 1t is only their more immediate
needs which have thus far been met.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
JOE JoHNsToN-JEFF DAVIS.
Talk with nm cx.Confcderatc Officer About
tI,c Con f.dernte Gold.

representative of THE REPUBLICAN met on ex-
confederate officer yesterday at the Metropolitan
Hotel, who held in his hand n copy of the Cincln-
natl Enquirer containing the interview of General
Joseph T.. Johnston about the confederate gold.
"What are you reading so intenuy?' said THE
REPUBLICAN scribe
81 have becn reading General Johnstons inter-
view on Mr.. Davis about the confederate gold"
"DO you know anything about the matter In
disputcg'
"only what / heard General Johnston say in
Charlotte, N. c., Immediately after the surrender.
was wounded at the battle of Bentonville, N. c.,
and taken to the hospital in Charlotte. A few days
after the surrender an old gentleman said ho
would like to have the autograph of General Joe
Johnston, and asked me If would introduce him
TO the General. ] assented, and we went to his
quarters. The old gentleman said am great ad.
mirer OF yours, General Johnston, and have called
to ask you for your autograph. Certainly said the
confederate General, and when he passed the auto
graph the old gentleman said In very touching
manner:
" General. can you tell me anything about our
PRESIDENT
"when these words fell on Johnston's ears he
rose in most indignant manner and said:
al know nothing about yonr president. wish
to God he had left the money he stole pay these
ragged confcderates,' and then bowed himself
away.
"As we passed down the street the old man said :
'Ihave always admired General Johnston, but his
remarks about Mr.. Davis have lowered him in my
estimation several degrees
"The gentleman referred to Is the late Mr.. Ever
lit, ofGoldsboro N. c., one Of the most respectable
men in the State. He has n son who is an Episco-
pal minister at Silver Springs near this city"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
"CIyil.Seryico Reform y

There is loud outcry for some re-
form being made all over the country by
that class of superior human beings who
are too pure and ethereal to be governed
by those practical and everyday methods
that are alone competent to run the
wheels of worldly business and successful
parties,
That kind of "reform" most needed
Just now is Il reform that will uproot the
lOose-ends system that seems TO prevail
to greater or less extent in all the Gov
ernment Departments in Washington,
and which is a reproach upon the Repub-
lican party. 1t is fact, as any one may
know who will seek TO find out, that
there are in these same Departments in
many places not only incompetent en-
ployees, but those who are credited to
States and districts that they never lived
in, if indeed they ever saw, Now, what
are the practical effects of this unjust
system?
They are-First, TO chill and deaden the
ardor Of those faithful adherents Of the
party who have been taught the com,
nonsense idea that mcritorious and
faithful services enttle a man to share
in the benefits Of his successful labors
and, second, to require Of each member o
Congress large amount of unnecessary
labor TO himself as well as annoyance tc
the heads of Departments in seeking tC
have the wrong undone, us is expected o.
him by his constituency. This crying
evil is so manifest that every man Won
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
Mail Contractors ray.Drans.

II will be q matter of interest to mail contractors
and to those who have made advances upon their
pay-drails to know in what estimation they are
held In the Office Of the auditor for the Post-Oiiice
Department, where they are paid when no objeC-
tons are made In recent case the auditor re-
fused payment of one OF these drafts and withheld
payment Of the amount due the contractor issuing
IL 10 meet his liability surety for another con-
tractor. The person holding the pay draft feeling
aggrieyed by the action of the auditor the matter
was referred TO the Attorney General for a dec-
sion, who sustained the auditor 1t Is now under.
stood to be the opinion of the auditor that pay
drafts issued by mail contractors nrG such trans
ferS as the Supreme Court In several opinions
places within the prohibited list, under the law of
1853; that they are not accepted In any way 10
bind the office for their payment, but received and
filed as matter of accommodation to the parties
interested, and when they are paid II Is done as
matter of accommodation, aud not US matter
which the holder has u right 10 claim. In the
language ofOne of the decisions referred to, they
are transfers which the Government is not bound
To rnsnpnIn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

A few days ago william Walkers and Henry Tay-
colored organization, asked permission of the DIS.
triCt Commissioners TO give an entertainment
without license for the Benefit Of their organ
tion. The Commissioners refused to grant the
permit, and theToupOn Attorney o. s. b. Wall ad
dressed communication to the Commissioners
asking them TO refer the matter TO Hon. a. G..
Riddle, attorney for the District, for his orinion
on the subject. Mr., Riddle, In II lengthy opinion,
snSialnSd thS ComlmiisiSl@ners hGiaing thnt inc
charitable organization, and It not appearing that
the real object of the entertainment was to aid n
religious or charitable institution or society, they
were not exempt from the license tax.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

ders why it is permitted longer TO exist.
Hon. Mr.. Moore, of Tennessee, has availed
himself of the leisure furnished by the
holidays to make it his business to re-
main in Washington for the purpose
of advocating radical change in
this matter, and is, we under
stand, now urging the adoption of q
system that shall require each State and
district to be filed not only by its own
citizens but citizens also Of the Republi-
can party, who, while belonging to the
party, shall at the same time be subject
to rigid rules as to qualifications as well as
of good character. When this rule shall
have been established half of the annoy
ances, TO both members of Congress and
heads of Departments, will have been
done away, and then persistent and push
ing members will not as now fill places
not belonging TO them, while the modest
and timid, not Wishing to be troublesome,
are denied the legitimate and proper con-
sidcration that by right and justice be-
longs TO them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
FOR SALE OR RENT.


-. RENTAL
and
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT,
No. 9i6 street northwest
(Lower Floor)
HOUSES AND LOTS FoRsALE
Houses and ROOMS furnished and upfirnished of
every description in ali paris OF the CITY for Rent
ROOM RENTING A SPECIALITY,
new aud novel plan, for the convenience Of the
grams. choice without Visiting ali Re mi premi1es s,
giving an accurate description ofRooms, Houses Lots
Furniture Location. &C.. WITH EXCHANGE or RFr.
We also rent Pianos, organs. Furniture. &c.
NICE FURNISHED ROOMS.
No. 1855 Mass, ave. NJ w, elegant mod rooms
No. lOia Fifteenth st. N. W., extra fine rooms.
NO. a as as st. ave ~ w. T GoaBie sBIePSq paTioFs TGCS
No sg7 Eleventh st. n. W., elegant parors and rooms
No is57 i ST. H. W., extra fne parlors and rooms.
No. l2lo g st. n. W., fine parlors aud rooms.
rooms IL the city cheap r to good part party p'''O'' anu
os m Sn,ee rooms
No. 9l6 st, n. W. floor. unfgrnisled rooms.
No els 18th st. n w, elegant parlors and rooms.
No 6l0 10th st. NJ W., large, nice parlors.
NO. no. 7oi Fs M w. w. ne par S Toos soe
No. 7ls 1lth st, II. W.. splendid parlors.
No 620 OH ST. II. W. fine rooms.
NO S99 ~ st. n. W. splendid parlors and rooms.
No. 0lO nth vt, n extra parlOrs whole house.
No l2t4 nth st. II. w, nice large pnrlors
No 2ao ist st. n g., elegant parlors and rooms.
No. go ist st. n. e., elegant parlors and rooms
No. 12iO ST. ~ W., splendid 'pnrors and rooms.
No. lIl6 pp. ave. u. W., double parlors and rooms.
No Gus 18th st. H. w. double parlors and single rooms.
No 500 9Th ST. n. w. double parors.
No III 18th IT. n. W., double parlors and rooms.
No as 9th ST. n. W.. double parlors.
No. Coz 9th st. H.. W., double pnTlors.
No g8J q ST. u. w. elegant large double parlors.
No 9i5 q st. n. W.. double parlors and rooms.
VACANT ROOMS WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Furnished and Uniurnlshed. The demand upon MS is
Increasing. Those having Rooms and other property
for Rent will find II oREArLY THEIR INTEREST TO
call on us. Office hours a. m. to p M.
deS SUTpHlcN n ROGERS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

Marriage IIcenses were ssucd yeblerdNyto DrJ0hn
Richard Francis and Bette Goyanne Cox, William
w, Clements and Mary g. ByTne, Stephen II.
Wright and Allie B, Chopper, James Reed and
Sarah Jane Hawkins, George j. Juncmann and
Biadens6,irg, Md, and Carrie Brown. Wnshim
William l.. Peunell, BlOomingtou Md, aud Mary
G. Bennett, Washington; Walter II, KlOpfer Wash.
ington. aud Maggie ". Bondcl Richmond, Val
Blake Jones aud Sallle Dyson, ST. Mary's County
Maryland Henry Henderson, Falls Church, Va.
aud Sarah Taylor Washington John Gregan aud
Julia Braywood King George County, Virginia
William Gray Washington, and Catherine Gallo
way. Amne Arnndel County. Mnrylnnd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

THE New York Tribune calls the Adj
ministration the "dd interim Administra-
ton" The Chicago Tribune calls the
President the acting President. Oh /!
but aren't they sarcasticl However can
the public resist such argument? They
want every Republican prescribed who
was friendly to Grant. This is because
they are civil-service reformers and do
not believe in making political opinions a
test for office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

The total mortality in the District foI the week
ending last Saturday was II, being more than ior
the preceding week, or at the rate Of 222 per 900
per annum, OF the deccdeuts 10 were white males
- white females, 10 COOred males, and 10 pOlOred
females, making an annual death rate OF 1876 per
600 for the white population aud 800 for the coll
Ored OF the deaths by classes Of disease there
were only each rom scarlet fever, diarhpa,
typhoid fever aud whoOplng cough, Seventy.
three births aud q marriages were reported.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

river front rs follows: SChOoners POmeTy, Mama,
j, C. Nannnmc, Empire, Chief william b, Cole
man, aud sloOp h. II. Lambert, with 4,i00 bushels
oysters for the markct longboais Gettysburg,
Greyhound, aud Mary Jane, with cord wood for
dealers; schooner Brave, GOslee $1,000 feet lumber
for Il. f. jackson u Co.; schooner A. Il. Moore,
Riley, 100000 feet lumber for Johnson q Co.;
schooner Susan Ellen, Perry, l09 tons coal, j. G..
Hcister schooner MicOmlc0 ana lOngboat Mary
Ann Shea, with cord wood for dealers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

THOSE who intend receiving on New
Years Day and those who do not will
greatly oblge us if they will send the
fact TO TIE REPUBLICAN, Office at the ear
liest time possible, in order that they
may be properly classified. II is intended
10 publish the list in Saturdays double
Shppt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

A DouBLE.sHEET REPUBLICAN, of fifty
six columns will be published on Satur-
day, containing all the local, telegraphic,
and miscellaneous news of the day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
AN ALEXANDRIA SLUR.
A FaIsehood Against the busters I'm a
business Venture.

Special TO THE REPuBLIcAS.
ALEXANDRIA, Dec 2S.-Some months ago the
city council of Alexandria granted extraordinary
liberal privileges TO u company with the title Of
the Potomac Manufacturing Company" for the
purpose Of manufacturing iron by new process,
&c, IL was reported that the company had bought
Il large amount of real estate, including the
river front, besides valuable private residences
&c. Our citizens were highly elated at the pros.
pect that the old town was about to make new
start In this progressive age. II was alleged by
those who professed TO know that the company
had ample means for the purposes Of establishing
the proposed business and real boom in bust
ness was confidently looked for. The Gazette,
which seemed to know
ALL ABOUT THE COMPANY,
has almost weekly since reported that everything
would be IN readiness as soon as Colonel Archer
returned from the North, where he had gone TO
purchase machinery" and the manufacture of
iron would commence. This has b en- the story
from month to month, until no one now takes any
further notice of the matter ana many believe
the whole thing some sort of speculation such as
Vlrgnians have Witnessed from time 20 time, and
the following, which appeared few days ago in
the Washington correspondence of the Gazette,
written by one of the editors has confirmed this
opinion. The probability is that Colonel Archer,
means, desires to crawl ont Of his difficulties by
vainy attempting TO lay the failure Of his enter
Prise at the door of the RCadjusters,
Here is what he Is reported MS saying:
Colonel Archer of the Potomac Manufacturing
Company, of Alexandria, has returned from the
North and says his works VIII be pushed forward
rapidly He also says that the recent RCadjuster vic
material Interests of the State he learned ut all the
business centres he visited while In the North.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29

We are pleased to record the fact that
Guiteau henceforward occupies the pris'
oner's dock. Judge Cox would endure
his rufIianism no longer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
NnrIciX ncII"s,

On account Of It's remarkably delicate and last
ing fragrance society bellies are loud In their prAisel
OF FlorestOn Cologne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
MEDICAL.

CURE CURE FOR MALARIA CAROLINA
- TOIU TONlC.-Sure cure for Dyspepsia In all its
stages also for Coughs Colds Bronchitis Asthma and
all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, and the only
remedy that Is beneficial in Malarla climates. This
Is o preparation of BAISAM OF TOLU, ROCK
CANDY, MAGNESIA and other medicinals bene.
fetal IN above diseases, the basis being the purest
to take Try IT, For sale by all druggists and grocers
at s per quart bottle. The trade supplied ut liberal
discount by
BARBOUR & HAMILTON and FRANK HUME,
wholesale grocers sole agents for this city. Henry
BisChof Il Co., New York aud Charleston, s. c., sole
manufacturers and propretors. de2l-ly
CONFIDENTIAL l. ADVICE FREE ON ENLARG-
~ ing the SIZE of parts OF the form, male female
Address ERIE MED. CO., box 5l3, Buffalo N. Y.
l1-lV
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
WANTEn-Hcln-Eemnln.


w TANTED--wOMAN (wHIrB PREFERRED)
W TO 90 general lIousework; small amily. Apply
O'clock de2gSts
UTANTED-THE SERVICES OF A NEAT MU-
w lntQ Girl rom II to 10 years old, TO attend an
Office and do errands; must read Call ut 400 seventh
street northwest, second floor. de2asts
WTANTED-A FIRsT-CLAss WHITE COOK,
w washer, and Ironer; also white house Girl I;
city references required. Apply at Insurance Office,
70d u street de29-8t"
UTANTED-A RESPECTABLE WHITE GIRL
w German preierrcd) TO do general Housework
In small family. Inquire at ia ID street northwest
de2g-3te
WANTED-GN A PLAIN PRIVATE FAMILY,
w girl for general HOusework good wages 10 n
suitable person. 26 Twelfth street southwest, below
Bstrect de2g-3ts
TINHE MIXED PAINT AND COLOR HOUSE OF
Il John W. Masury e Son Is the Oldest In the United
States and the largest In the world All their Paints
ColOrs, and Nnrnshes are for sale by JAM rs II NC
GILL, dealer in Building supplies, 1i2i New York
avenue, near the Treasury. de2s-3t%
UTANTED-A STEADY WOMAN no DO GEN
w eral Homework In n small German family. APP
ply at f0l New York avenue de2s-3ta
NTANTED--A WOMAN, TO COOK. WASH AND
w Iron; Call at Rooms q, May Building, between
10 and II o'clock. do2s.3ta
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-29
TURKISH BATHS.

NEW TURRIS6J BATH (DR, BOVEEs),
IN lil7 @ street. opposite Riggs House, Large POOL
good ventilation. Ladies, Monday and Friday, Not
open sunday, Open from Z I'll lOi Saturday, T.,
Baths a. six tickets, s4Jl DR.. IL. l.. BONEE Flee
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