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National Republican., 1881-08-17
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Mr.. Philip M. Bradshaw is visiting in
Stafford County.
Ex-Mayor Smith has returned from q
short visit TO the Warrenton Springs.
Captain William B. Price, who has
been sick for some time past, is improving
Mrs. l.. X. Muller, of Baltimore, is visit
ing at the residence Of Captain William Il. Price
S. Ferguson Beach, esq, has returned
from the Red sulphur Springs greatly improved
in health.
Among the patents issued during the
week ending yesterday was one to Theodore s.
West Of this city, for segmental map and atlas.
1t is now certain that the hay scales
injunction case OF Flemming VS.. The Corporation
OF Alexandria will not be tried before next Octo-
bGr In the meanwhile hay is weighed at Mr.. Att
chersons scales on Falriax, near Duke street.
An adjourned meeting of the city coun-
Gil was held last night, when the reports from the
committee on general laws in regard TO tue farm
Ing OUT OF me scaVenBer business ana the con
tinuance or abolition of the Office OF oyster nspec-
tor were taken up and considered,
The Primitive Baptists of Virginia will
hold their annual association with the Broad Run
Church, near Gainesville Station, on the Manassas
Gap Railroad, commencing to- day and continuing
three days, Mr.. Joseph BrOdcr and large number
of other members of the organization in this section
OF the state left yesterday 10 attend the sessions OF
the association
Work ut the establishment of the Poto-
mac Manufacturing Company, in this city, is pro
greSsng slowly but surely, The erection Of the
vapoI, fuel furnace there has almost been com
are being prepared by Messrs, German q Petit,
the manufacture OF iron by the new process Will
be commenced, Mr., William $, Moore is engaged
in making the castings for several other furnaces,
As soon as these castings are completed they will
be put IN position and the working facilities of the
company Increased thereafter as fast as possible
National Republican., 1881-08-17
COLONEL norer., Excur,lon.

Colonel Rogers excursions have become
exceedingly popular, aud those who attend always
return delighted with the trip. The programme
last night was an exceptionally fine one, includ-
ngmusic both instrumental and vocal, recllatlons
dancing and entertainment for both old and young
The veteran singers McCauley and Maudsly, were
on hand, and delighted all on board with their
beautiful ballads. Duet, by the Misses Ellis and
Crawford, and the solo by Miss Dooley were excel
lent. Among those who seemed to enjoy the occa
sion we're Colonel Davidson, Judge johnson, Lawyer
Belva Lockwood, Major stockton, and the elocu.
tionist, Mrs. NJ L. Davidson; Captain Taylor Tur.
ney NJ, wilkins, Ben. +, Worrell, MAJOR Duf.
hngton, Mrs, Ireland, Miss Nettie White, Mrs,
jameson, Dr. Bradford, Colonel Gray, and Fayette
gvkCs.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
FIRE-EATER SNuBBED.
What Editor Wright Told Editor Bnrks
dale in Mississippi.

dnle IN Iltssthstppf.
The amenities of Mississippi politics
may still furnish theme for the moralist. The
Vicksburg Herald, edited by Mr.. Wright plucky
little fellow, had been engaged for weeks before
the State convention in a savage controversy with
Barksdalc, editor of the Jackson Clarion, The two
editors met at the convention and Wright tells in
his newspaper what happened:
The meeting occurred at night, after the conven-
The editor of the Herald was walking arm in arm
with Mr.. Marshall Miller, of the vicksburg bar
when they ran directly upon Major Barksdale.
MIR. Wright said, GOOD evening, Major He re-
piled in an excited manner, "I most respectfully
beg to be excused want no social relations with
you" al don't understand YOU" replied Mr..
Wright; do you intend to make this personal
mntter?"
"i want no social relations with you" repeated
Major Barksdale
THAT is all right said Mr.. Wright; "but want
you to understand, Major Barksdnle II have
done you any injury am responsible for H."
81 know that" said Major Barksdale; but go
your way and will go mine"
he has right TO feel offended at Major Barksdale
expressing desire to cease social relations, for he
does not care q continental about keeping them
up. lie does not wish to compel any one to be on
speaking terms with him. and particularly desires
to avoid personal difficulty as long as he can do
so hOnornbly.
by the terms of the code these words call for a
reply from Barksdale. He is an alleged fire eater,
but not dangerous. Wright is an honorable and
upright man. and not afraid of anybody.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
NInnn i,nrrIlnilnn.

The corruption of the age is something
perfectly frlghtful 1t has extended even to the
fortune.tcllers, "A lady OH Eatoma street went to
an aStrologer the other day-one who. by the way
had been her family soothsayer for six years, and
who had hitherto given entire s0tisfactlon-and
paid $3.50 for first class fortune. We think she
paid cash. though 1t might have been charged on
the regular account like as not, The A No. fam
lily article was dealt out TO sad customer at once.
She was promised the immediate receipt of q large
sum by letter. and the lifelong devotion of q re-
tired plumber, with blonde moustache. So far
from these sacred promises being kept, the lady
has just heard that her unmarried uncle. who had
been gas inspector six years, has married widow
with four children, and last night burglar hid in
the refrigerator, ate two pounds Of butter, drank
all the milk and finally walked of with the hat
rack and little Johnne's new ulster. Thus 1t Is
that in the hour of advcrsy our sheet anchors fail
us, and even futurity gives us the cold shake
Derrick DOid,
National Republican., 1881-08-17
q SIuuuIur Incident.

The death of Mrs. Millard Fillmore
serves to recall u singular incident connected with
her two husbands. In 1877, while she was the
wife Of Hon. Ezekiel Mcintosh, of Albany, Mr.
Fillmore was candidate for the position of State
comptroller of New York Some persons who de.
sired to defeat his election raised about $4,000 for
the purpose and placed 1t in the hands of Mr.
Mcintosh, instructing him to place it in
bank in his own name and not to
make the matter public He did as desired but
before the fund could be drawn out to for eec.
ton purposes the treasurer fell sick and died. Mr.
Fillmore was elected comptroller, and many years
ailerward married Mrs. Mcintosh and received,
AZ a part of her dowry, the money that had been
raised to defeat his election. The President
used to enjoy telling the story and often remarked
that the money was placed where It would do
the most good " to him.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
TIE CONTRACT SYSTEM.
Letter from Secretary window 10 Col
Iecfor Robertson.

AS much has been said in the press
about the attitude Of the laborers in the public
stors at New York toward the new contract with
Mcssrs. Reyes Stlckney, and as they sent petit
tion against the contract system after the contract
had been awarded TO the parties named the Sec
retary Of the Treasury has directed the publica.
ton Of this letter. which he sent TO the collector as
reply to the petition:
l have received petition dated the lat instant
from q committee consisting of John |, Schaefer,
William o. Davis and John James, as president,
secretary and treasurer respectively representing
the laborers in the public store at New York, who
advise against the plan Of performing the labor IN
that store by the contract system, They. give at
length the reasons upon which their opinion is
based, us per copy inclosed.
THE IDEA OF DOING THE WORK
in the public store by the contract system instead
of by Government labor originated only III the
desire to administer the customs business with rs
much economy as practicable, but at the same
time II is Of course requisite that the work shall be
well done and to the satisfaction Of the customs
public store has already been awarded to Messrs
kcyes y Stcknoy, and therefore " is too late
to consider the proprety Of granting the prayer OF
the petitioners TO continue the work under Coy
ernment supervision; but the contractors will be
REQUIRED 70 give good and sufficient bond for ,he nc
proper performance Of their contract From the
advertisement transmitted you will see that you
ARE VESTED WITH POWER
to reject any employee whom the contractors may
propose who in your opinion Is not qualified for
poyed in the store. II at any time there shall be
any remissness on the part OF the contractors to
perform their work, or ft shall not he done to the
satisfaction Of your officers, shall consider 1t in
oumhcnt upon you to report the fact " the Depart
ment for such action as II mny deem proper. |
think, unless other reasons are found, that prefer
ence should be given by the contractors to the men
already employed In the public storc--at least to
those who have been there any length Of time and
who are familiar with the work. will thank you
to communicate these views to the parties trans.
mitting the petition and to the contractors.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
General Pni,er.on's Attire.

He was as plain as a Quaker in his at
tire, and clung to old ruiment as long as 1t clung
to him. Every morning regardless Of the state of
the weather, between a quarter of and eight
o'clock the erect figure of the General could bo
two doors below Second In summer his massive
head was covered with an old straw hat, which
had seen years of service, and his sturdy trunk in
an old fashioned blue cut.away coat with brass
buttons of style so ancient that its precise age
could not be fixed Beneath this he wore nam
keen vest, and below the vest pair of linen
trousers OF fashion long lost TO the memory ofthe
oldest tailor When the piping winds of winter
played with his 10 cks his head was hid in we'll
brushed but very old silk hat OF liberal brim, an
old military coat artslically decorated with broad
silk braid hung loosely over his person. while an
illftting pair of trousers covered his sturdy legs
Suph was his gnrb for YGRrs.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
COLLECTIONS.
G, 8, and 1880 a. m,-2 s. and 7'30 n. IN.
AnnnILIl lnllN nInnnl sIlndnX,
Trnn.rer. or rIr.rl, Fnlher..

Changes in the District branch Of the
order Of Jesuits are announced as follows; Rev,
s. A. Kelly, s. j. ofSt Aloysus, this city, succeeds
Rev. A, F, Ciampl s, j., pastor Of Trinity Catho
lie Church, Georgetown Rev. James Noonan, S. j..
of Providence, r. l., takes Father Kelys place at ST.
der Father Kelly, goes to Georgetown College, as
does also Rev. James MclIugh, $, j., late Of ST..
Aloysus, Father Cnsey's successor is Rev. Patrick
Toner s. j., Of Woodstock. Changes have taken
place also in the faculty Of Gon20ga College, three
of the scholastics-Messrs. McGuirk, Brady and
Judge-boing succeeded by young men from
Woodstock. Rev, Fathers Forhan and OConnell,
the latter lately ordained will be among the pro-
fessors Of this college during the coming scholastic
wear
National Republican., 1881-08-17
VIrginIans Ina Town.

Colonel William T., Cameron, Read
iuster candidate for Governor of Virginia, ana Cap
tain Frank s. Blair. candidate for attorney gen
cral on the same ticket, were at the Metropolitan
Hotel last night. Colonel Cameron meets Major
Daniel the Bourbon candidate in Staunton next
Monday in joint discussion. OF course there will
be an immense crowd in attendance.
Senator Johnston, Of Virginia is at the Riggs
House.
Ex-Congressman John Goode, Of Virginia, is at
the Metropolitan Hotel
Colonel Billy Gilman and Colonel Henry s, Pey'
ton executive clerk of the Senate, are both in the
city.
Colonel H. II. Riddleberger is at the Metropolitan,
National Republican., 1881-08-17
MISSISSIPPI POLITICS.
The state 20 ne Redeemed from, the Ruie
of the Bourbous.

Benjamin King, of Beauregard, Miss
has replied 10 committee, under date ofAugust TO-
as follows:
GENTLEMEN: In answer to your request for the
use OF my name by the National Grccnback Labor
party and the Republican party as a candidate for
Governor reply that, In view Of your request and
like requests made by Democrats and Conserva-
uTcs, cOnsent-it being understood that i am
neither a Greenbncker, Republican, nor Democrat,
but Conservative pledged, If elected, to use all
the executive power for these fundamental prin-
cipes OF q republican form of government, a free
protection Of the law of the persons property, and
rights of all citizens.
The Republican, OF Jackson, says editorially:
We are pleased to be able to lay before the people
of Mississippi the letter Of the Hon. Ben King, in
which he accepts the position assigned him by the
popular voice, candidate for the chief executive
office OF the state. We have no fulsome adulation
to bestow upon Mr. King. We can conscientiously
say Of him, however, that he Is man whose repu.
tntion, public and private, is unsmrched
that the widow and the orphan have no
complaints to make against him that he is the
friend alike OF the rich and the poor, seeking to
mete equal justice to all that he has lent himself
to no traitOrous designs against the honor and
dignity of his country, but hus at all times been
law-abing honorable, and honored citizen. The
King be brought to the front. Our State govern
ments as well as our national politics need great
reforms and vital changes, and these can
scarcely be effected by the agency OF
are machines which look only to self. preservation
and care nothing Tor the masses, whom they use as
the gambler docs his checks and counters He plants
himself on no delusive platform, cOntTived to
captivate the minds of the minimizing many
while serving the purpose Of the designing few
He simply promises, In case OF election, TO do his
duty In his place, regarding all men equal before
tho law, and equally entitled to Its protection.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
MIR. McCnmmon,s Reinrn.

Assistant Attorney-General Mccain
mon, Of the Interior Department, who was recently
sent by the President TO confer with the Bannock
and Shoshone Indians aud negotiate for right Of
way for the Utah and Northern Railroad Company
through the Fort Hall reservation IN Idaho Terri
tory has returned to Washington, In report
submitted yesterday to the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs he states that the Indians have consented
TO an agreement which provides for the occupa-
ton by the railroad company Of strip OF land
across the reservation amounting in the aggregate
to 772 acres, For this land the Indians are to re-
eeiye $1,000.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
4 TRUE ToSiC.

InoS BlrrErs arc higby recommended for OH
Diseasss ,cg,Hriro a certain and CDic,cri tonic, Is.
p,ciouv Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Intermittent FttCr',
Wand Of Ayp,lac, Loss n Strength, Lack Of Encr9M
&C. HuicIcS ne blood, strengthens he muscles, and
otcs nco,Vt to hc per,cs They act itc charm on
nc digestive organs, ,emoring az dypsp'tc symptoms,
tca as tasting e Iood bc,chig, heat IN the stomach,
heartburn &c The ouy Iron Preparation that ,cia
not bactcn the lr, or girc bsoddche Write or The 4
b Boot, 80 pages, amusing aud usettd reading sent
hec.
BnowS CHEMICAL coMrASY. Baltimore, Nd
National Republican., 1881-08-17
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
TN. rrsnihrr rn.nnr.

For The Middle AHdntic IStntes, including
ne District Of Columbia, fair ,ocdiher, Virds mostly
souihedserly, stationary or higher temperature and
higher pressure.
The thcrmometric readings yesterday were as
follows: IA. M, CSC; II am, 75o; p. M, TO;
p. m, 78o; II p. M, Geo; maximum, 1872; mini
mum 6t GO
National Republican., 1881-08-17
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
LOCAL MENTION.
A social stir In Yves, Che.ter. rn.

The effect Of chance is 50 curious that the facts
connected With others success are read about
with the greatest interest The event ngilating
the Quaker borough Of West Chester Pa, is the
chance That fell mon Mr., Jesse e. Webb, one OF
the best known business men, the proprietor OF
large jewclry store on Gay street. lie was for.
tunatc enough to hold half Of ticket No. IS,ll2
the capital prize In the drawing Of the Louisiana
State Lottery. held nt New orleans on July l2, win
ming $4,000 He sent by mail in registered letter
81, addressed to NJ. A. Dauphin, at No. 2l2 Broad.
way. New York city The next dlnWiug taxes
place SCptembCr 49,
National Republican., 1881-08-17
"Nt,rrp.y ,,,,ry wnrons.'

Ficsh \ldcrucy butter churncd every morning,
and delivered IN lSb. "Wnrl" prints at &c per 10.
Also cottage cheese Sc per bnl buttermilk, SC. per
quart, and sweet milk, &c. per quart.
National Republican., 1881-08-17

Tnr highest cash price paid for dresses aud gents
Ilcrzog, 30s Ninth S., near Pennsylvania ave,
National Republican., 1881-08-17
Iron BIiter,.

corner Fifteenth street aud New York avenue con.
tiuuCs to receive valunhlCs Of all descriptions for
safe keeping ut very low rates
National Republican., 1881-08-17
Notice to Mt. Vernon Passengers.

The Steamer w. W. CoRC0RAN,
which has been recently built and furnished IL. I.
BLAKE, Captain), Is the only boat allowed to land
passengers at Mount Vernon Wharf Round trip 81,
including admission TO Mansion and Grounds.
Steamer leaves seventh street DAILY Sunday ex-
cepted), at 10 q. NJ, and returns about p. m.
j. MCH. HOLLlNGSWORTH,
Supt Ladies' Mount Vernon Association
L. L. BLAKE, Steamer W. w. Corcoran. jcl
National Republican., 1881-08-17

Turkish, Russian and sulphur Baths 9OS 4
street Only first class bath IN the city
National Republican., 1881-08-17
nr. nn,nr.n rnrhi.h nnih.
r.i,n si,n,i.I Ilnflha.

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 L st., near Ju
dietary 50. Best shampooer this side of New York.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
etAey NN
MORNING.
IN. ~, ,Philn. and Bait,

a
IN. Y. ,Philn. and Da!t.
az r,,,,..,,,s,,,...., ....,,s,, H:l0
tphila. Balt. and way G:23
tl'iiisb'g. Columbus.
Gin. and 81. Louis. $40
iPhllA. AMI N. Y. cx. 7.3j
Balt, and way stains. 500
Fred'k Point Of Rocks
and way StatlOns..... S'2i
Rnlt. and Annhp. ex... $40
Mnriinshnrg and ifa.
gerSiown nc. MET.
hrRnclil ,. .,.,...,.u.. 0.B
tlla;i. anh way stains
tAnnnp. on Sund'y) 1910
tljnlt, OK .,.u..,..,..,u.,.lOsdO
halt and Laurel eS.,ll;;O
Trains marked 7 daily.
daily pNppnt SUNDAY.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
A POPULAR RESORT.
FOR FAMILIES.

c,irsion Trips to Glymont EVERY THURSDAY.
steamer leaves her wharf at q. ni returning at Up.
M giving Ave hours at Glymont Music and Dane.
Ing n bSat ANA grounds. Tickets round trip, 20 cts
children half price. Il. 3. RAINFALL,
auS6w Manager.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
Mmueemenfs.

nRIVER'S SUMMER GARDEN C0NCERTS.--
IINew Attractions: Mile Minnetta Thomas, So
French. Baritone; Mr.. Harry Mullen, the Swell
Irishnian; Mr.. George Kainc, the Jolly Dutchman |
the favorite Instrumental Slolsts and the Marine
Band. No charge for admission.
Great success Of the Midday Lunch, ut popular
prices aulFlw
National Republican., 1881-08-17
&xc,rroiouS.
Excursion Postponed.

The NATIONAL RIFLES announce that the ex-
cursion OF that Company advertised for this evening
on the steamer w. w. Corcoran, has been POST
PoNED UNTIL FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT.
for obvious reasons.
Tickets sold will he good for the next excursion,
money refunded II desired. Il
National Republican., 1881-08-17
ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
CuHUECTED 10 MAY -, 1881.
baltimore nnd Potomac Dcpo. corner
Baltimore aud Ohio Depot. corner New
LeraeN nXcnmn md q alreci.

EVENING
Dalt., Annapolis and
way stations. ..,..,"" 1850
tCin. and St. IouiS..., 2'Oi
baltimore and way" 30N
Baltimore and wav.. 100
N. Y. and phila. ex.n i'2j
Ball. and Laurel er.. $40
Piedmont, Ered'k, ,Ha.
gerstown, Point or
Rocks and way $40
llialt., AMMAN. & way 6'N
Stauntn & Valley OK. 7;2n
tllali. and way status i.5i
tBalt., LaurCl.",..,,"n. 0;0o
tChiCagp, Columbus
and Pittsburg exm,. 9:3j
National Republican., 1881-08-17

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN COMPANY
has supplied its job department with complete
invoice of the newest styles of type and printing
material, and is prepared to execute job-work in
all It's varied branches in n manner equal to any
printing establishment in the country Legal pa
pers pamphlets BRIEFS records, reports, &C., exc.
cuted with promptncss and careful supervision.
National Republican., 1881-08-17
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

ains marked daily. ,sundOy only. Other trans
National Republican., 1881-08-17
.Special GIotices.

a>x5fs JUST ARRIvED--A CARGO OF UPPER
WILLIAM KING Il SON,
nul0-3t No 1922 Sixteenth street northwest
National Republican., 1881-08-17

You can publish three-line advertise
ment OF want, rent for SALE lost three times for
TWENTY-FIVE cents In The REPUBLICAN,
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-11-30

That Guiteau is plainly playing
the insanity dodge IS the opinion of
the Washington! Republican. We
are told that while sitting in the
court room he acts and Whispers ex.
citedIy, rolls his eyes and uses his
fists emphatically; but that there IS
too much method in his madness.
The Republican says: Sin his case
we note particularly the extreme
fear he manifests when not in the
very midst of the court and posse
of guards. AS correspondent apt
ly: expresses il, Con entering the
corridor which leads to the court
room door he crowded his hat over
his eyes and rushed through, dragg-
ing his guards after him, and only
ceased when safely within the door,
If he We're really a lunatic this pc.
culiar fear of personal violence
would not be so strangely exercised.
He may be 'crazy,' insane, or a
'luny,' ol off his base,' or any 9th.
err of the dozen things that come I'M
der the same head, but he is not too
insane to be terribly afraid when lie
thinks the, occasion is not wholly
conducive to his personal safety
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-11-30
Mrs. Linco!n's Sad Condition.

New YORK, Nov. 20. Mrs. Abra.
ham Lincoln has been in this city
nearly two months, submitting to
medical treatment at the hands, If
DR.. Lewis A. Sayre. \ Times re.
porter says she has needed money to
secure the proper attention of nurses,
and the $4,000 pension granted by
congress is utterly inadequate to sup.
ply her wants in her present condition
Cyrus w. Field has been applied to
take interest in her case, and he an.
nounced to day that he was actively
exerting his influence to- secure the
passage of bill through congress to
increase the amount of her pension tc
figure which will render the remain.
ing years Of her life as comfortable as
her sickly condition. .,:....s.-.es,@ i.
will permit. DR.. Sayer said to a
Times reporter: ''Ifi it were. not 70,
her illness, which may very possibly
prove incurable, even with the best
and most constant attendance, I be-
lieve she would get along on the pal
try So, 600 congress has thrown to her.
and the world would never know from
her lips that the widow of man who
did more for his country than any
other man was poor and in want.
AS it is, she is absolutely driven t
ask aid from somebody, and ! believ.
congress is the proper place. to apply
The widow of Abraham Lincolr
should not want for proper care du
ring her sickness. The country owe
it to its-own honor, as we'll as to til,
memory Of the dead, to provide lib
orally for her in this emergency.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1881-11-30

The London Times, in an editori.
al, notes the fact that the Land
Leaguers have succeeded in 50 tar
intimidating the peasantry of the
counties Leitrim and Cavan that,
adhering to tho ''no. rent principle
of Mr.. Parnell, ev;ctions have to be
made by the aid of the military.
There remains but one method for
the British government to adopt,
the Times concludes, and that is
the power of the law, in which
they are supported by the loyalty of
the people Of Great Britain and the
most intelligent and industrious
part Of the Queen $ subjects in Ire.
land. Numerous outrages lately
prove that the patriots are deter.
miped to try the appeal to force.
Whatever may be thought of the
justice Of their cause, no doubt cal,
exist Of their ultimate complete fail.
ure in any attempt to establish their
claims by means of so unequal a
contest.