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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
"Love Me, Love NV Dog"

The zeal of the dog-catchers in these
wintry days would be ludicrous were it
not most outrageous. What care they for
collars and tags?
Both puppy, mongrel, whelp, and hound,
And cur of low degree,
all fall under their displeasure, with or
without tag. I'VE pause to say that why
"old Goldy" should have said "both :"
when speaking of five sorts of dogs is be-
yond our comprehension Dogs are val
liable property-at least many of them
are-and it is most outrageous thing
for anybody to seize them or to terrify
them and their owners by chasing them
down and maltreating them when they
have seized the horns of the altar by a
faithful compliance with the dog-license
law. Yesterday lady complained to us
that she had a favorite dog prosecuted as
We have described, when the fellow who
did it ought plainly to have seen his tag.
Let this overzealous officer treat his
brother dogs more decently, and not be
too arrogant merely because, as Shaks-
peare has it, Z" a dogs obeyed in Office"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Who Calls the Extra Session ?

If General Garfield shall desire that
the Senate convene at noon on the 4th of
March to receive his nominations, he will
SO signify to President Hayes, and the
latter will send the call to the Senate in
time to have it read before final adjourn
ment. This will be done because, as the
call must precede the converting, and the
conyening would be simultaneous with
the commencement of General Garfield's
term of Office, the outgoing Presi-
dent would necessarily act in the
premises. But if for any reason General
Garfield should not desire the Senate to
meet on the 4th of March, there would
either be call sent in by President
Hayes for such day as he might name
or the new President would be left to
make the call himself after his inaugural
ton. The fact that an extra session has
hitherto been called for March does not
render it necessary that one should be
called for next Friday. 1t would be en-
tirely within the power of the Presi-
dent to wait until Wisconsin has two
representatives in the body. In such a
case the Cabinet could hold over, except
ing as to the Secretary of the Treasury,
who has been chosen to the Senate, or in
such case an assistant could be designated
to discharge the duties,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
A Good Suggestion.


l would like to suggest, through the
medium of your columns, the propriety of closing
the various Departments of the Government from
Thursday noon of the Sd to Monday morning of the
9TH of March next The reason is obvious. The
receiving of relatives and friends from out the
city, together with marketing, attending civic or
military meetings, drilling, and in various other
ways preparing for the inauguration day, viii keep
the employees extremely busy Thursday. On
the 4th majority of them will probably be in line
of march during the day and in the streets or at
the ball during the evening, even into the morn
ing hours OF the 5th The excitement and fatigue
of the 4th will render them unfit for official duties
on Saturday. Therefore, in view of these facts and
owing to the great occasion, would it not be well
for this suggestion to be taken into consideration
by the President and his Cabinet? thrust the idea
viii be favorably considered. EJB
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
The Iron Brigade.

The following characteristic letter has
been received by the Wisconsin Republican Asso-
citation from General r. R. Dawes, member elect
from the Fifteenth Ohio District:
MARIETTA, OHIO, February u, 1851.
EdtCin H. TfUeU, esq, Secretary:
SIR: have to acknowledge the receipt of your
favor, notifying me that the Wisconsin Republican
Association of the District of Columbia had by
unanimous vote elected ME an honorary member
VIII you please say to the gentlemen of the asso-
citation that l accept this token of remembrance
from Wisconsin with great qualification? 1 esteem
it the highest honor Of my life that of the
Iron Brigade. In the grand victory achieved by
the Republican party in Wisconsin last November
see evidences of the same zeal, faithfulness and
heroism that gave character to the old brigade
All hail to the glorious Republicans of Wisconsin
accept an honorary place in their ranks as dis
tinctiOn. something akin TO that conferred by the
badge of the Iron Brigade. am, sir, very respect
fully, yours, r. K. DAWES.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
The Presidential Mansion.

Now that new President is about to
come in the thought comes up as to the
mansion provided by the Government for
the accommodation of its Chief Execr1-
tive. The present one is admirably adapted
to man whose business requires the oc-
cupant to sleep over his store. For
druggist or an undertaken it is of the flrst
Importance that he should be accessible
at all hours of the day or night. For this
purpose a night-bell is always provided,
which can be used after he has retired
for the night.
The White House is arranged on this
same plan. The offices of the President
and his secretaries and clerks are on the
same floor with his family and guests, so
| that he can be summoned at all hours.
| Suppose the case of belated traveller,
just arrived at midnight from Dakota,
having in hand the immediate removal
of land-oficer or postmaster and
the insertion of himself into the vacancy.
If it should be necessary to have tins
attended to before morning the President
could be awakened and the case attended
| to at once.
Then the President can have his lunch
without leaving his work. These must
be the reasons why he is compelled to
keep his family in the immediate vicinity
ofhis business. What other can there be?
Seriously, is it not most extraordinary
that this great people must house its Chief
Magistrate and his family in public
building, accessible to all people at all
times, and subject them as they go in and
out to the gaze of the idlers who may be
collected. The old house is spacious and
pleasant. Its age and old style give it
charm, and the historical recollections
connected with it are pleasant to con-
slider. Its location is convenient and the
river view delightful. 1t should con-
tinue to be the Presidents house but is
not the Nation grown great and rich
enough to furnish residence for him in
dependent of his place of business? Must
his wife always meet stream of office
seekers and their friends when she leaves
her room to descend the stairway? 1t is
said that General Garfield was recently
written to by some member of the House
Appropriations Committee as to whether
he would like an appropriation made for
fitting up rooms for his official use in the
new State building, and for improving the
White House asa residence. He replied,
declining to express any wish or
opinion on the subject, which was
very proper, seeing that he is
not yet President Any temporary
expedient by which he and his family
could be as well accommodated as other
people in general would doubtless be ac-
ceptable. To continue the present ar
is to hold on to the most primi-
tive feature now left remaining to remind
us of the earliest days of the Republic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
TIE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1851
Pros sP TIA s.
1881.

TEE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins tn
se,o gear under ne,O management and aritI
ReD material.
II triu be a stal,UGTt Republican Journal.
II aciR be the best ne,rspaper IN the Djstric
Of Columbia.
Il asiu furnish during the sessions Of Con-
srcss a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and sUiu at all times giUe complete Information
ofhe official doings in all Departments of the
Government.
n sciH give all Interesting Information that
Gun be legitimately obtained concerning the
istesations and policies Of the ruling poarer.
In District affairs it oiH knoU only the best
Interests Of the people upon 1chose tcror Il re-
les, and aUiU at all times cooperate arith pro-
sressiUe citizens, aCitho,d regard to their poIit-
icat predictions, 1cho hare measures to pro-
pose and GdUance for the improvement Of the
National Capital.
1t ciU furnish daily record Of al the IN
teresting social crests Of the city, making its
society department a special feature.
II sciH giUe telegrapIic ne,rs from all parts
of tbe aOOrld reached By the erires, and IN its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city 1eacs
sriH keep pace arith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Free Schools in Virginia.

Hon. Alexander Rives, of Virginia, a
United States district judge, has recently
written strong article, which appeared
in the Staunton VIginian, in which he
takes the ground that the educational
question is the most important one to be
considered in the State election in Vir-
ginia this year. He thinks that with
proper assurances by the Readjusters on
this subject it would be very unwise for
the Republicans to run State ticket in
that State. Judge Rives will be remem-
bered as the judge in whose court certain
county judges were indicted for habitu-
ally causing colored men to be excluded
from trial juries in their courts.
The best guarantee of the safety of the
free-school question in the hands of the
Readjusters is to be found in the fidelity
which has thus far characterized their
course in this regard. The superintend-
ent of schools, Mr.. Rufner, has made a
comparative statement of the mum ber of
schools, teachers, and pupils in his an
nual report for 1880.
The first year Of the free-school system
was 1871. With 1879 the reign of
Bourbonism Except as to the Governor)
ended; and with 1880 the Readjusters
came into power. In 1871 there were 3,047
public schools; in 1879 they had decreased
to 2,491; and in 1880 they increased to
1854. In 1871 there were 131 ,0Ss pupils;
in 1879 they had decreased to 10S,O74 ;
and in 1880 they increased to 220, ,736.
In 1871 there were 3, ,0S4teachers; in 1879
they had decreased to 2,504; and in 1880
they increased to 1873. In 1871 the total
expenditures on account of the system
were 1857, 72.39; in 1879 these had de-
creased to $50, ,3S915 and in 1880 they in
creased to 1916, ,l09.33. In 1871 there were
769 colored schools; in 1879 they had de-
creased to 675; and in 1880 they increased
to ] ,256 In1S71 there were 3S, ,976eoIored
pupils; in 1879 they had decreased to
50, ,76S, and in 1880 they increased to
6S,600. What wonder that such were the
results of Bourbon enmity to free educa-
ton on the one hand, and of Readjuster
friendship on the other! During Bour-
bon rule over 81 SOC, 900 was robbed from
the schools. Under the brief control of
affairs which the Readjusters have al
ready had about S150,O00 of this enor-
nous stealage has been repaid, and there
have been no fresh diversions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
A Last Appeal.

The Post of yesterday sends up one
last wild wall to General Garfield for the
appointment of one of the colored race in
the Cabinet The fact that the editor OF
the Post is responsible to the country for
the formation of the Cabinet makes it
proper that he should serve the proper
notice on the President-elect that at
least one African descendant must 60
in. The fact that the old bunker,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Exceptions to Letter Postage.

The following rulings byt the Post-Office
Department, just published, are of such
interest to the public that we give them
especial prominence.
Section 232 of Postal Regulations is re-
voked, and in lieu thereof the following
order is made:
Mailable matter of the first class shall embrace
all matter wholly or partially in writing except as
herein provided.
The exceptions are as follows:
l. Corrected proof-sheets and manuscript copy
accompanying the same.
2. Date and name of the addressed and of the
sender of circulars, and the correction of mere
typographical errors therein.
8. Bills receipts, and orders for subscription in
closed in second class publications, provided such
bills, receipts and orders shall be in such form as
to convey no other information than the name.
location and subscription price of the publication
or publications to which they refer.
L. The name and address of the person to whom
second-class matter may be sent, and index figure
of a subscription book, and words or figures, or
both, indicating the date on which the subscrip
ton to such matter will end
5. Upon matter of the third class, or upon the
wrapper inclosing the same, the sender may write
his own name or address, with the word from !"
above and preceding the same, and in either case
may make simple marks, intended to designate q
word or passage of the text to which it is desired
to call attention.
g. There may be placed upon the cover or blank
leaves of any book, of any printed matter of the
third class, a simple manuscript dedication or in
scrption; such dedication or inscription must be
confined to simple address or consignment of
such book or other printed matter, as mark of
respect, and must not contain anything that par
takes of the nature of personal correspondence
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Dangers of a Free Press.

A little Oil City boy, whose father gave
him printing press the other day, has already
discovered the dangers and pitfalls which sur
round the path of the printer. He set up and
printed little gilt-edged card, with the warning
phrase. Paint! look out!" By some means this
card became fastened to his sisters hat, and hung
just above her left ear, where he who ran could
read, and when she went down street there was a
grin extending clear from Pearl avenue to the Ex-
change; and that night the boy traded of his
printing press for yellow dog and pop-gun.-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

AN English medical paper gives the
record of physician who made an
especial study of the effects of cigarette
smoking upon boys. He took for his ex-
periments thirty-eight boys, ranging
in age from nine to fifteen years, and
carefully examined them. Out of this
number twenty-seven showed injurious
effects from the habit. In twenty-five
there were zarious disorders of circula-
ton and digestion, palpitation of the
heart, and more or less taste for strong
drink. In twelve cases there were fre-
quent bleedings of the nose; tenhad dis
turbed sleep, and twelve suffered from
liberation of the mouth, which disap-
peared upon quitting. The doctor treated
them all for weakness, but with little sue
cess until they ceased smoking, when
health and strength were soon restored.
But it needs not critical inspection.
The bad effect of cigarette smoking is
apparent at almost glance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Two Men Who Are Responsible

Mr.. Blackburn, of Kentucky, declares
on the floor of Congress that he holds himself re-
sponsible for what he says, looking daggers mean
while, at General Bragg, of Wisconsin.
Mr.. Bragg in reply, says that he always holds
himself responsible, and he does not deem it
necessary to give any particular notice of the fact
Holding ones self responsible used to mean
ready to fight duel. Whether ii means that now
remains to be seen.
This readiness to suggest disposition to fight q
duel Oh the part of Southern men is injurious to
the Democratic party At the North it is looked
upon as barbarous, ridiculous and contemptible-
NeiU York Sun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

IT is stated that Senator Carpenters
real name was Merritt Carpenter. The
name he was known by in later years
Matthew Hale-was given to him as an
enthusiastic indication of his great legal
talents by his fellow-lawyers in Beloit,
Wis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
ROSCOE CONKLlNG.
BY MRS. HELEN RICH.

BY MRS. HELEN RICHs
o. leader in an age of gold with spotless shield of
honor,
And stately as a knight of old, lord of goodly
manor;
For millions own his gracious sway, the heart his
fair dominion,
No clearer vision fronts the day, no soul hath
broader piniOn.
Unfaltering friend! no. foeman's scorn, o voice of
music waking
Undying echoes freedom born, the bonds of error
breaking;
A hero's trust the nations pride, and brave as he
is tender,
A giant armed on mercy's side, humanity's defen-
der.
In vain the bolts of lightning hate assai the erys
tai tower,
Transcendent genius masters fate, and character
is power.
With Garfield, Conkling, Grant, behold trinity
of forces,
More glorious than song has told and true starry
courses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

THE milk in one cocoanut has leaked
out. Certain publishers have offered
the standard edition of "Webster's Die
tiOnary" as premium with their papers
at such astonishingly low rates as to
be almost incredible. But now it ap-
pears that on account of errors an edition
was condemned and was bought up by
the aforesaid publishers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND
RAILROAD.
Location of the Road and Objects,

The SOUTHERN MARYLAND RAILROAD is
designed TO extend from Point Lookout at the mouth
of the Potomac River, to Washington where il will
make connection with the Baltimore and Potomac
Branch of the Pennsylvania Road, and with the
Washington and Metropolitan Branch of the Balti-
more and Ohio Road.
From Point Lookout to Brandywine, where il inter-
sectS the Popes Creek Branch of the Baltimore and
Potomac Road, is distance of IS miles, of which 46
miles have been graded The length of the road is "a
miles, In its location it conforms closely the dvid-
ing ridge between the waters of Potomac River and
Chesapeake Bay from Point Lookout TO the city of
Washington
The charter is liberal one, and was obtained in
1853 The objects of its projectors the agrcultu-
raj development of Point Lookout Peninsula and to
open new outlet to the Atlantic Ocean by way of ST.
Mary's River and Chesapeake Bay for the vast and
ever-increasng productions of the great West.
The Southern Maryland Road is virtually extern
sion of the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore and Ohio
Roads to deep water in the lower Chesapeake, and
through them and their ramications it becomes
nected with the whole railroad system of the country
and with the coal fields of Virginia, Maryland, and
Pennsylvania.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Sor @enf--Souses.

NOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE, FOR PRI-
II vate residence only, 223 East Capitol street. for
term of one or TWO years. fourteen rooms three bath
rooms and all modern Improvements and stable, at
very low rent if application is made before March
1881. T. A. GRANT d CO., corner Third and East
Capitol streets. fe25-3t$
II eight rooms, hall, gas, water, front and back
yards; I'LL New York avenue, near State Depart
ment. inquire on the premises. fee+3ts
TNOR RENTED B STREET SOUTHWEST; $50
II per month. Inquire of WHITE & BROTHER,
49, Maine avenue southwest fe2+3t$
TNOR RENT-A FIVE-ROOM HOUSE, WITH
II large stable, 16l5 Nineteenth street, rent. SIC;
also seven-roOm House, 1910 Twentieth street, rent
&II key 1903 Nineteenth street. s. S. DAISF. left
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

So MUCH hangs upon the power of Pre-
mier Gladstone that the accident which
befell him Thursday startled the English
people with great alarm. But the fall he
had will be nothing to the fall he will re-
ceive if the English people undertake to
enforce his coercion bill. His later fall
will be in the esteem of mankind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

THE greatest actors now before the
public, Booth and Irving, are to appear
conformity on the London stage in April.
They will alternate in "Othello" and
other plays. The difference in the
methods of these two players is marked.
Irving belongs to what may be termed the
modern natural school," in which decla-
nation is considered bad form. Booth,
on the other hand, preserves something
of stage tradition in his presentations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Coolest weather ON RECORD.

The last Montana yarn is to the effect
that the cold was so intense last week in Madison
Valley that thewind was unable to blow, and
ducks, prairie chickens and other feathered game,
in endeayoring to reach the Geyser basin, were
frozen solid in the air, where they will be CON-
PEELED to remain until the spring thaw.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

THE statement telegraphed from Mil
waukee that Senator Carpenter had ex-
pressed a desire that his remains be
cremated is not true. This we state upon
undoubted authority.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

THERE is division of sentiment as to
whether Congress should be called the
Owl Club or the Howl Club.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

GENERAL MAHoNE will vote with those
with whom he agrees on each question
on which the roll is called.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
About Public Schools

The following interesting table show
ing the school population of several States and the
sum expended by each for public school purposes
explains somewhat the difference between the
West and South.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

PAINFUL inquiry: When Congressman
is seen stealing through a window to get
out, is he going to fill buster?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

INDICATIONS of spiritual gifts-The Cab
met manifestations seen in the papers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Or Rent BY b. III. WARNER

OFFICE ROOMS in No. 323 and 319 Four-and-ahalf
| street n. W. also in ass Louisiana avenue W.
Call for weekly Rent-List
| LNOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
II property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN & CO.,
feStf st. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

THE fourth of March March forth!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
Population Of the National Capital, 10000.

WASHINGTON, D. c., FEBRUARY %, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

For sALE-by Congressional tons
of finished and unfinished investigation
reports. Light literature for poor
draughts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

EATIoNAL English Opera" Fra DiavOlo''
and Bohemian Girl"
FORDs OPERA-HoUsE-"E Edgewood Folks
LINCOLN HALL-Blanche Roosevelt.
ROLLER SKATING RINK-Special Matinee.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-Variety.
CcRcoRAN ART GALLERY-Masterpiece of Art-Ad-
mission free, except on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
.Nanfe0--&ollsee


"TANTED-A HOCSE-AT ANY TINE WITH
w in six months, within five squares of this office
at not more than so per month; must have nine
office taaq If
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26

DVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING
n AT REASONABLE RATES,
AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-26
@anfe0--R Roons.

WANTED - FURNISHED PARLOR FLOOR
w Address ]. h, Republican Office. fe.-H
~ ENTLENIAN WANTS FURNISHED QUIET
" room without board. Address with terms, &r-,
F. F. ", Box $50, city post Office. fe21-St
"ANTED-BY AN ATTACHE OF THIS OF
w flee, room i'm private family not 10 exceed SI0 IA
price. Permanent if suited. Address J. Repubii-
can Office. fea13t@
DOARD AND ROOM WANTED IN PRIVATE
ID family where there other bOarders by
young professional man, who desires TO be treated
of the family. Prefers to be within nine squars
westward of Treasury. Board snd room not to
ceed so. Best of references if desired. Address
FAIRFAX, care this Office. fesl-3t@
DOOMS WANTED - CENTRALLY LOCATED
u furnished rooms suitable for physician; perma-
nent if suited Address N. E. D., Republican Office
fellows