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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
A Cheerful sign of the Times.

MahOnes ability has been Recognized by both
friends and foes, but suspect that his brOadsde
on the question of funding the debt of Virginia
will be surprise to most Of the Northern readers
whose attention has been called TO the remarkable
part he has been playing in Virginia politics. The
political aspect of this able appeal is certainly
ofthe most cheerful signs Of the times. As to the
debt question, Northern people Will defer judg-
ment until the other side has been presented with
equal clearneSs.-Ne0 York ECsHiHg Hal (Repl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
rae Nineteenth Century,

To he Editor Of The National Republican:
In reply to the conundrum, " In what century Is
january, 1SOO?' would say it in the eighteenth
for the reason that the eighteenth century did not
expire until twelve o'clock p m of the 31st day of
December, 1SO0 and the 1st day of January 1901,
was the first day or beginning Of the nineteenth
century. The 1st day of January of the year was
the beginning of the first century, the first century
being completed December 81, at twelve D. m. of
the year 100, and so on through all the centuries
until the end of time. JAMES s. TOPHAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
Another Fellows Neither.

To the Editor Of The National Republ1cdn:
The letter signed i" A Mother" in this mornings
issue is well timed. Two years ago my little boy
eleven years old was ill-treated by young lady
teacher southeast She kept him back with other
stupid boys cher favoritesl, and all the scholars
were requested and required to furnish bouquets
pennies to buy them to attract her sweetheart
They are unfit to teach boys in any grade.
c., L F.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

WHAT is the matter with the Demo-
cratic party? 1t seems to have lost ali
its bounce. Like the Policeman in the
"Pirates," its heart is in its boots" Let
us call it up again by saying that the au-
thor of the Morey letter arW be found.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

THE new red COLOR is so bright that
when one sees it, as may happen until
the street crossings are cleared off, it
looks so dazzling that the spectator in
voluntarily dodges, supposing it to be a
fash of lightning. But it isn't. Light
ming does not take that shape.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

B. F. Cameron young man, was confined in jail
to-day for safe keeping. He is wildly insane hav-
ing lost his mind during the meetings of the hol-
ness band. He insists that he has received new
light, and will not tolerate clothes of any kind.
He sings and prays necessarily, and at times is
violent that the guards find it difficult to manage
him-(InITysStOn NeIgS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
APaerile Tn.arlnalion I,roduce. a shock.
1904 SIXTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. Il, 1881

WASHINGTON, D. G, Jan. 70, 1881.
To the Editor Of The NGtiona, RepublicGE:
have been a regular subscriber, reader, and
admirer of THE REPUBLICAN, for about fourteen
years, but find myself compelled now to give il up
Such reading as is contained in the supplement of
the Sth inst, headed 1.-THE SkidmOre Pad is an
insult to every respectable man and woman, and
fearing that more such stuff might come l want
the paper stopped at once Please inform your
agent. CHAS. ROLLER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

IF it comes to the worst, and it looks
like it, this Congress may yet redeem
itself by authorizing the issue of some
kind of fractional currency as conven-
ience for mailing purposes. Cannot you
do this little good before you expire?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
suEsaner's IKindness.

Charles Summer was kindness itselfto young men
beginning life. On one occasion, when much
pressed for time, he answered young lawyer of
Baltimore as to what course Of study he should
pursue in ten-page letter. The young man was
not a friend even, and had no claim upon him
whatever. He is now one of the leading lawyers
Of Rn irnnnr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

The price of French dictionaries has
gone up in Ohio in consequence Of the
demands of future ministers to France.
They are all going-to stay home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

"GATH" has added to his requirements
as a builder of chateaLc in Spain the
facility of raising houses in Washington.
Mr.. Blaine says he knows nothing about
the one Gath" builds for him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
Time to Start.

They are discussing the reorganization of the
Democratic party in Virginia and Tennessee. Well
why don't they begin making faces at each other?
That is the way they reOrganize around here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
Lilses Republicans the Better.

General Mahone mas issued long address 70 the
does not intimate what his position will be in the
Senate. 1t is pretty well established whatever he
does that he likes Republicans better than he does
Democrats.-Pits61tTg Dispatch (ReD)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
What Is PLAINLY Indicated

While Mr.. Malone does not say he will act with !
the Republican party ON national questions, he |
Ray fGSgS c T S aSd S III T le IRON a S1e
Ocean (Rep.)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
lust aS TnnH-

Neither of them was over ten years old. One
leaned against the fence and the other rubbed his
for a long time: then one of them said MY
mother has got new Sealskin sacque and yours
hain't." d" / don't care" replied the other: she
frizzes her hair and paint, and that's just as
tony
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

The water from Chicagos sinking river is so
bad thata correspondent of the Journal says it is
almost cruel to squirt it on decent fire"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
How MANY?

How many swords did George Washington have?
If some antiquary would find out perhaps it would
save the Nation some money. 1t is all very well
for the Nation to keep the descendants of our Pres
idents from want but buying old iron and cast-off
clothingis not the best way of doing it-PhEadeI-
| i,,Bf D,1-,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
HOW Much IL Cost,
Wafer Shame.

Thirty million dollars is the sum that Great
Britain laid out for scientific frontier in Afghan
istan without getting the frontier, after all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

TENNYsoN's play, "The Cup" produced
in London last week, is pronounced very
dull. 1t is not the cup that cheers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
Makes n Strong Shonin-.

General Malone claims to be as nearly on the
square as any party in the State. He certainly
makes very strong shOwing-SprtRafsld Republi-
can (Ild.)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

To DECLINE to take drink is evidently
considered a sufficient plea of justifable
homicide by Texas jury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
Moore to be Prosecuted.

Mr. Marks, the collector of internal rev.
enue at New Orleans, telegraphs that
Moore, the swift and willing would-be
witness against himself and Senator kel-
logg, was discharged from the position of
gauger for fraud, and that the proofs are
now in the hands of the United States
district attorney, who will present them
to the next grand jury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
A STRONG AppeaI to RepublIcans.

Mr.. Malone, however, makes a strong appeal to
the Republican party by the entirely correct
ground which he takes in support of full negro
equality against the hide-bound preudiceS of the
BOurbOns.-NelV York Herald (Lild9
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

We are glad that the price of tickets to
the Inauguration ball is limited to five
dollars. We are not all plumbers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
rt,a aUaxs,o,a s,..a

1t looks as if Pennsylvania was destined to be-
come the leading State of the Union. During the
is shown while New York shows gain of only
sixteen per cent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
PROS PECTUS.
FOR 1881.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins The
neag gear amder near management and arih
ner material.
Il 5rW be a stal,cart Republican journal.
HuiH be the best newspaper in the District
Of Columbia.
n 1rW furnish during the sessions Of Con-
srssS a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and 1aU at all times girs complete Information
oftEs official doiIlgs in all Departments Of the
Government.
II aeW girs all interesting Information that
can be legitimately obtained concerning the
intentions and policies Of the ruling pO'cer.
In District affairs it ariH k7log only the best
Interests Of the people 'tpon arhose tarOr It re-
lies, and aciH at all times cooperate arith pro-
oressire citizens, arthOM regard to their i'olit-
icaI predictions, uko hare measures to pro-
pose o,,d odrance for the improvement Of the
National Capital.
It araN furnish q daily record Of all the in
teresting social erents Of the city, making its
society department special feature.
Il arW gire telegraphie neers from all paris
Of the ocorId reached by the arires, and IN lis
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city ne,cs
qgU keep pace arith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

HANLAN has sprained his wrist. A gilt
tering tear stands in the sympathetic eye
of Christendom.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

THE South Sea bubble has found its pro-
totype in the De LeSseps canal job.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

GREEN B. RAUM is also mentioned for
the Senate from Illinois.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
q Good Ease
One More of the Texas PerfeetiOnfsts,

General Malone makes out good case-pro-
vded that the figures he presents cannot be ehal-
lenged.-ALbdny Journal (Rep)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

THERE is too much fast driving On the
Avenue. tits dangerous to pedestrians.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

WASHINGTON. D. C, JANUARY IL, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Is published daily Sundays excepted) by
The National Republican Printing Company
AT 1893 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
TERMS:
One copy 50
address NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
W0s5jn0ton, d. C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NATIONAL THEATRE" OthelIO."
FoRD's OPERA-HoUsE-" Romeo and Juliet"
THEATRE CoMIaUE-Ela Mays Blonde Troupe.
ABNER's NEW Music HALL-Curtfs Spanish Stu
dents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-11
REAL LACE GOODS !

without doubt the finest collection
heretofore offered in Washington,
at prices to give satisfaction to all
who admire elegant and rich
goods.
Real Point, De Venice, Duchess,
Chantilly, Thread, Point, Gauze,
Applique i'll COllaretteS BaFbe'S
Fichus, Gillet'S Handkerchiefs
and FiOuncings, Real Point APP
pligue Bed-Spreads, handmade,
with Shams to match; Real Lace
Robes and Sacques, Real Lace
Neckwear in all styles and cOmbi-
nations the most rare and elegant
French Flowers for the cOrsage;
exquisite Sash and Trimming Rib
bOns; Ladies', Misses, and Chill
dren'S White Dresses for Pecep-
tiOns and parties; Velvet and Silk
Suits for Misses and Children,
and Real Handmade White and
Black Beaded Laces, the finest
grades at lowest prices.
Our stock Of fine Pearl Lace and
Hand-Painted Fans is worthy of
inspection.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
Court of Appeals.


Judges Moore and Irion, OF the Sd
Judicial Circuit Court, called their
docket over last Monday morning,
there being five cases before them
for disposal The first day was spent
listening to arguments. and Tuesday
afternoon the judges read their de-
cisions and adjourned The follow
ing is the docket disposed of:
No. 81. H. Smith VS.. J. ". john
ston, Mrs. A. G. Deal third opponent.
Judgment of lower court, In so far
as it recognizes the lien aud privi-
lege of third opponent, set aside at
third opponents cost in both courts.
No A. G. Deal VS.. Nolbert Lee
moline. Judgment of the lower court
affirmed.
No. Sc e. Evins, agent, VS.. sue
cession of Giles Smith. ct al. Judg
ment of lower court affirmed.
No. &c. w. Lane VS.. II. NJ. deter
ct al. Judgment of lower court re
versed, with damages of $50 IN favol
of plaintiff.
No. TT. ]. Pirtle VS.. Warner
Price, ct al. Dismissed for want o.
jurisdiction.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
Treading Water.

The Indians on the Missouri river,
when they have occasion to traverse
that impetuous stream, invariably
tread water just as the dog treads it.
The natives of Joannal an island on
tie coast of Madagascar, young per-
sons, of both sexes, walk the water,
carrying fruit and vegetables to ships
becalmed, or lying to in the offing
miles away. Some Croomen, whose
canoe upset before my eyes in the
sea- way on the coast of Africa, walk
ed the water, to the safekeeping OF
their lives, with the utmost facility
and / witnessed negro children on
other occasions doing SO at a very
tender age. At Madras, watching
their opportunity, messengers, with
letters secured in an oil skin car,
plunge into the boiling surf, and
make their way, treadiDg the water.
to the vessel outside through sea N
which an ordinary European boat will
not live. At the Cape OF Good Hops
men use to proceed &. 70 Tie Tie vessels II
the ofing through the mountain bill
lows treading the water as they wen
with the utmost security. And yet
here on our own shores, amid smooth
waters, men, women and children
perish like flies annually, when a lit
tie properly directed effort-treadiDs
the water as / have said-would per
haps suffice to rescue them every ont
from watery grave.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

We are under obligations to MIR.
Bernstein, of Montgomery, for the
present of a copy of the Native
American" a newspaper published
in Washington City forty years ago.
1t has been well kept and bears the
date of April 10. lS4l, being most
interesting document from the fact
that it contains the obituary notice
of President Harrison, and full de-
scription of his burial services, al
which some of the most illustriou'
names that figure in American histo
assisted, among them Daniel Web
ster, then Secretary of State, Johi
J. Crittenden, Attorney General. ant
a number of others. At some future
time we propose to notice it's con
tents more fully.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
LOCAL DO Il $ i.

Subscribers aUill notice series OF
numbers after their names on The paper.
These numbers indicate to what date
your subscription is paid. The first
number denotes the month, The second
the day, and the third the gear. For
instance, if your name is follo'oed by
LISP, IL indicates thai your subscrlp-
tion is paid to Jan. 1, 1882 II your
name is folloaued By 5-2l-s1, your sub
scripiion expires May 81, 1881.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF GRANT,

4 \
Z BE 1T KNOWN AND REMEMBERED
that in obedience to an order of the hon
orable judge OF the 18th Judicial District
Court, Parish of Grant, State OF Louis
lana, We the undersigned Jury Commits
sioners of the parish Grant, duly appoint
ell and qualified according to law, met
this day, in the Clerks office, in the court
house, in said parish, to draw SPECIAL
Jury, of Twenty Five, to serve for the Sec
ond week of the September term OF Dis
trict Court, for the parish of Grant, for
the year 1881, which week commences
on the 18th day of September next (iesl)
which will open or tue 5lh of September,
1881, for the trial of all criminal cases,
when the penalty is not necessarily i'm
prisonment at hard labor or death.
The Clerk of the Court. S. Is. Shackel-
ford. then furnished the Jury Commissions
with "a list of tue Jury who had served at
the last term of the District Court, when
the Jury commissioners, with the assist
ance OF the Clerk of the District Court
and ex-o1licio a member of the Jury Com
mission, proceeded to open the General
Yenire BOX, and, after revising the same
by striking from the list and taking from
the box all those who had removed from
the parish, died, etc, then proceeded to
replace a like number of names in the
General Venire Box, taken from the Regis
| tration and Poi books OF said parish, SO
as to supplement the number of names
taken from the box to its original unm
beers, Three Hundred, when MIR. q
Randolph drew from the General Venirt
Box, in the presence of the undersigned
| Commissioners, one at time, the follow.
| ing twenty Five names to serve for th'
| second week:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

At the Catholic church near FAIR
mount a mission meeting Will be
held next week, beginning Sunday,
31st inst, and continuing until the
following Friday. The services are
to be conducted by Father Meynard
of Alexandria, assisted by the Re-
demptorist, Father Lamy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
SHERIFFrS SALE.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish O
Grant, State of Louisiana--No. 130
Succession of Giles Smith VS.. VIM. S. Cal
boun, ct ais.

By virtue of and to satisfy writ of Teri
facias, issued and to me directed in the
above entitled and numbered suit, l
have seized and will offer for sale, at pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder, in front
of the court house door, in the town OF
Colfax, La, within the hours prescribed
by law. on
SATURDAY, August 18th. A. ID. 1881.
the following described property. seized as
the property of the defendant, to-wit:
Two large black MULES, young and In
fine working order.
One medium bay MULE, also young and
in good condition.
One four mule iron axle WAGON, IL
perfect repair
Terms-Cash with benefit of appraise
ment. c. II. TEAL,
Sheriff of Grant parish.
Sheriff's Office, Colfax, July %, 1881. 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

On Wednesday night, August Sd, a
protracted meeting will be begun at
at Buelah Chapel, by the Rev. S. 81.
Whatley, to be continued for several
days. Assistance will probably be
rendered by Revs. Galloway, Shop
pard and Harper. Buelah Chapel is
distant only about five miles east OF
Colfax, and those of our citizens who
can should attend the meeting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

The Colfax Lyceum and Debating
Club has been in existence for about
ten days. 1t can now boast OF a
membership of twenty-three, and has
nearly hundred volumes in its IL
brary, together with dozen or more
daily and weekly newspapers and pc
riodicals. Altogether the Lyceum is
q booming success.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

Some persons have complained to
us about our comments on the low
assessments in this parish. If the
District Attorney ever investigates
the matter, as is his duty, then they
,ciH have something to complain of.
He could make out some pretty clear
cases of perjury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

We have seen some remarkably fine
grapes grown in this parish. How
is it that no one makes wine from
them? We know several persons in
Arkansas who are making fortunes in
this business, which we are well sat-
is6ed would be equally profitable in
this country.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

The Citizens of Colfax and vicinity
can look for wonderful exhibition in
the heavens about nine o'clock Sat-
urday night. We advise all to be on
the lookout, as the sight will be well
worth seeing. 1t will be sure to
take place at or before nine o'clock.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

A number of persons have paid mp
their subscriptions lately, but as yet
the figures on their papers have not
been changed. We will make the
change soon. Any one discovering
that it has not been done within the
next three weeks will please notify
us of the omission.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

One idiot predicts the end of the
world on the 18th of August, another
on the goth, and a great many idiots
are scared by their predictions.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

The game law for deer ends on the
first day of August. We give this
simply as an item of news, not that
any body hereabouts is governed by
the law.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30
SUCCESSION sA LIE.
In the matter of the Succession of Mere
dith Calhoun, deceased.

By virtue of commission issued from
the Twelfth Judicial District Court in the
parish of Grant, and to me directed, conf
handing me as Administrator of the Sue
cession of Meredith Calhoun to sell for
cash. to pay debts, all the real estate be-
longing to said succession found IN the
parish of Grant, dated on the 14th day of
May, 1881, under an order of sale granted
and signed in said Court on the 10Th day
of May, 1881, in the town ofIColfax, State
of Louisiana, parish aforesaid, i Will offer
for sale, at public cutlery, at the door OF
the Court House, in the town Of Coliax,
State and parish aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day of August, A. d.
1881,
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the real estate belonging to the Succession
OF Meredith Calhoun, deceased. situated IN
this parish. consisting of the following
described landed property, tp-wit:
The sw quarter of the sw quarter OF sec
sc, containing Al. % acres.
The SO quarter of sec. IS. and the sw
Quarter Of the he quarter, and the ne quar-
| ter of the sw quarler, and the sw quarter
of sec. So, containing 400. 33I acres
The south half, and the $e quarter, and
the west half OF the nw quarter. and the
| Sc quarter OF the sw quarter OF sec. "a
containing 500 AZ acres.
The west half OF the sw quarter OF Sec
ton 80. containing 1896 acres.
The east half of the he Quarter OF Sec
ton 80, containing 1896 acres.
The south halt OF the ME quarter, ant
the Sc quarter of the NV quarter, and the
Sc quarter see. II, containing go acres.
The sw quarter of Sec z6, containing
16U ~ acres.
All in township range , west.
Also, Spanish section No. B. containing
200 acres, more or less, III township
range west
lIhe ADORE descriptions and specification
are made from a Speciet Surey By George 4
Johnston, JaRe IL, 1881, stp,der an ora'r .
Court dated Nay 81. 1eol, and does not a
Glide the lands belonging 10 said SacceSsio
heretofore sold at Tar Sales, and aehich az
NOE in Litigation.
Terms OF sale-Cash on the spot. an
with benefit of appraisemant.
w. S. CALHOUN,
Administrator.
CoLFAx, La, June 90, 1881. Jy2 81
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

Mr.. G. S. Johnston, parish survey
or, will be in Colfax every Saturday.
Those needing his services should
make a note of the fact.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

It is rumored that the John ID.
Scully has sunk, in ten feet water, at
some point near Coushatta.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-30

The silent Wheeler & Wilson No. s
and White sewing machines delivered
ut Colfax at New Orleans prices by
Ferguson & Schnack, watchmakers
and jewellers.