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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
HutchinS to the Front.

The able attache of the Senate, who
edits the Democratic department of the
Star, having had his caucus of Republican
Senators in advance, and disposed of the
business before it to his entire satisfac-
ton, and much to the security of his S720
per annum, it was the least that Mr.. Editor
Hutchins, of the Post, could do to get up a
Republican caucus exclusively for the
Post" Of course he did not have to see
or hear from any Republican Senator on
tie subject. The best possible treatment
Of the question has been adopted by the
Post viz, TO assert that divers and sundry
Republican Senators are sick and tired of
opposing the Bourbons, and have been
consulting with Editor Hutchins as to
the best method of desertion.
Although in point of fact no caucus has
been called, our enterprising Bourbon
neighbor demurely states that the calling
of the caucus which has not been called,
OF thought OF, does not indicate any back
down on the offices. We needsnot follow
the Post in all the tedious details
of the business which is to be
transacted in its caucus where
no Republican Senators are to be present.
1t fills up that paper, comforts the Demo-
Gratis, makes the uninitiated open their
eyes, and does no harm. The Republi-
can Senators appear to be doing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

their own talkiAg, and not at all
privately The Post charges the Presi :
dent with falsehood and deceit; but it is
not a new thing for that journal to forget
the proprieties when discussing Presi-
dent of the United States. 1t makes the
following statement:
The Republicans are however at least impressed
with the Importance of transaeting some of the
business for which the Senate was convened. The
President has probably been working in silent
but forcible manner to induce them to have some
regard for his wishes. At all events it is under
ment by the failure of the Senate to confirm GER
tain nominations, and has made his feelings fully
known to Republican Senators. The object Of the
caucus therefore, is to let him out of this embar-
RAISING situation.
Instead of all this the President has
strongly urged upon Republican Sena-
tors to stand by their programme,
and not be dictated to by the minority.
The hope of the Bourbons that the
Presidents desire for action on his
nominations would induce him to
urge break of the deadlock has died
within them. He has shown himself
Stalwart on that proposition, and no Sem
ators are more uncompromising than
those who, like Generals Hawley and
Burnside and Senator Sherman, are
known to be especially his friends.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
Ton Hard Rar~ain

While Ada Rehan, the well-knowr
actress, was in Louisville short time ago South
Jern gentleman, planter of considerable years and
ortune, allowed her charms to overcome his long
sustained aversion to matrinOny, and approached
the fair lady with proposals of marriage. The fol-
lowing conversation is then reported by vera
cious Louisville scribe 10 have ensued:
eff consented TO become your wife, sir, should
first desire time to understand your disposition;
second, should desire your consent to two propo-
sitions"
Name en-" said he.
"You must consent TO my remaining on estage
ten years longer, at least
"Umph Well / don't think would.
"And you must at once cease the use OF TOBACCO
except in the form of cigars
"W-h-a-t!" The planter started back in his
chair, looking around the hotel psrlor and stared
her. and from his lips there followed prolonged
whistle.
"Great CAD, miss, surely-why-well!" and
| then he again stared
al mean what say"
"Come, now he found voice to speak-"eome,
now, miss, let's compromise. I'll agree to your
acting year or two, but don't cut off nv tobacco
! don't. Pd-it would-don't.n
You have heard the alternative"
| "Then, by Jackson, there's nothing more TO be
said. 1 like you-you'd suit me; but when
it comes to choosin' between chewin' and
marryin, give me the natural leaf-first, last ana
| always. Good day, miss
And as red in the face as a Southern sunset, he
took his hat and his departure She never saw
| him again.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
FASHIONS FANCIEs.


altered silks are again coming into
vogue.
Cream laces are less used than last
season.
Stripes in every kind of material are
the latest caprice
White lace with blush tinge is the
thing for eravat- bows and ichus.
Printed linens in Chinese and ia
panese designs are among the new goods shown
The principal colors for summer wear
win be sapphire blue Bordeaux, fasin, mastie, euir
ecru. and myrtle green.
-Brocaded China grapes in lemon
color ciel blue lavender, and pale green tints are
among the new materials for Overdresses.
The fashion prevalent in England of
wearing nothing but string of diamonds in the
hair can hardly be followed by the average
woman.
Chenille Jerseys made of chenille
cord fastened in loops on elastic cords, with a
ruche at the neck and wrists formed by massing
the chenille in fuller loops, are late novelty.
Black chenille is introduced in
mantleS, either forming the entire garment or being
used for the side pieces, falling over the arms,
while the front and back of black satin Surah.
The fronts of dress bodies which
have always been cut the straight way of the stuff
are now cut on the bias, which permits the ma
terial to stretch better the bust and prevents
it from wrinkling.
The toilette worn by Modjeska in
the first act of " Hearts Ease" consisted of q pale
blue petticoat, with thick garland of pansies of
every color heading the founce over this bodice
and long strained skirt of dark pansy colored vel
vet the whole garnished with exquisite lace, fast
ened with thick clusters of panses at the shoulder,
the waist, and on the train.
The Boston School of Art Needlework
has met with remarkable success. The total re-
ceipts since its organization has been the almost
incredible sum of S14 295.3S, and after deducting
all expenses the balance hand is sS24.26. As it
is known that figures do not lie" it will readily
be seen that an art which many have regarded as
merely drawing room pastime has in 1t a COM
mercial value that is not to be treated lightly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
PERSONALITIES.

W. A. LYON, of Boston, is stopping at
the Imperial.
LIE Due is safe now. The New York Sun
has begun to abuse him.
COLONEL III. III. FINLEY, well known in
political circles here, is lying very i'll in Phiadel-
phia.
JOHN G. WHITTIER bought a copy of
shakspeare's works with the first money he ever
earned.
Mrs. PARTINGToN says Ike has bought
horse so spirituous that it always goes off on
decanter.
Mr.. SPoFFoRD, Librarian of Congress,
comes to the front with his figures of the Presi-
dental vote, and shows 9l5 plurality for Garfield.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOHN A. FIRTH will re-
turn to Bermuda by the new steamer Orinoco on
the 2Sth instant They leave the city this morning
for New York.
COMMISSIONER LIE Due has been invited
to deliver an address on the agricultural develop
ment of the country at the cotton convention TO be
held in Memphis on the 25th of May.
Mr.. EDWARD HAvENs, of the firm of
Hatch & Foote, bankers, 10 Wall street, New York,
is making q brief visit to the National Capital
He is the guest of General Thomas J. Brady.
Miss BETTY TAYLOR, second daughter of
the late General Richard Taylor, and grand
daughter of President Taylor, is to be married at
New Orleans on the Dist instant, to Mr. Walter R.
stauffer, of that city.
NINE MoDJEsKA is taking lessons of
one of the best English elocutonsts and is study
ing hard to perfect her English. She says she
would rather be taught anything by lady, as they
are so much more conscientious
THE confederate battle-hag was raised
at half-mast over the Survivors Hall, in Augusta
Ca, on Monday, in token of respect to the memory
of General Martin W. Gary, of South Carolina who
was an honorary member Of the Confederate Sur
vivors' Association.
HENRI RoCHEFoRT is bitterly attacked
by Louise Michel, who comments satirically on
the fact that the Marquis" gets off without i'm
prisonment in his press prosecutions, and bolted
| away to Geneva SO as to dodge the Communist an
niyersary of March 1S
Mrs. HUGHES, mother of atom u
Hughes, is expected to join the new colony OF
Rugby, Tenn, early in May. She is over eighty
three years of age, but comes with much enthusi-
asm and will bring books, pictures, furniture and
other household goods.
| THE widow of the Hon. Howell Cobb
! Vi NCoi6Ao, mas oSCi iOl sollc ycdiS iIOn
| cataractin both eyes, and recently underwent a
successful operation upon one eye As soon as
this eye heals similar operation is to be performed
upon the other, and good results are confidently
expected.
ScRIBNER & Co. announce that Mrs.
| Julia Schuyler, of Washington, is now engaged
upon novel which will appear in their monthly
| To the thousands who have read Tiger Lily
Mollie" and other short stories of Mrs. Schuyler
| this will be good news. No stories that have ap.
peared in Scribners for the last two years have
been more eagerly read than those contributed by
Mrs. Schuyler. We wish her all success in hel
new novel, and venture the prediction that it will
j be cordially Welcomed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
GanfIa Annie

Anna Dickinson will not play Claude
Netaotse in Philadelphia after all She gives her
manager no reason why she proposes to break the
engagement, and only says she won't play. The
reason, doubtless, is of too delicate nature for
Anna to talk about She has taken one look at
herself dressed in tights, and has wisely concluded
that the audience could not stand the shock. An
amusing feature of her engagement toperform the
part of Claude is told by Mr.. Goodwin, the theatre
manager. During the negotiations Miss Dickin-
son insisted that the lady who played Pauline
should not be taller than herself, as it would mt
look well. Mr.. Goodwin wanted to engage Miss
Lille Hinton. who is clever actress and perfect
little lady, but Miss Dickinson objected without
giving any reason. He therefore selected Miss
Stuart, who is in Salvini's company, and then
Miss Prescott objected, and said she was the lead
ing lady and must play Pauline herself Then
Miss Dickinson objected to Miss Prescott because
she was TOO tall-TTOU Times
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
The Single Aim.

When Ex-Governor Kemper writes
Senator Johnston, "If the Democrats of
the Senate triumph now, the Democrats
of Virginia will triumph next November !;
but any step backward now means defeat
next fall" he presents the most potent
reason known to Democrats to adhere to
their policy of obstruction f; for when did
a Democrat ever hesitate at the use of
any possible means of carrying an cleo
ton in his favor? The single aim of all
this Democratic resistance to the will of
the majority is to carry the State of Vir-
ginia next November against the Read
justers, who are represented by Senator
Malone. To do this they are ready to
peril the very existence of popular gov
ernment by obstructing the rule of ma
jorities. They are justifying every charge
against the present Democracy as oppress-
ors of popular rights.
Imperfect keeping with the temper of the
Democratic side of the Senate is the tone
of the most pronounced Funder paper in
Virginia. Here is what the State saws
about the method of destroying the Re-
adjusters of Virginia:
Every day the evidence thickens upon US that
there are numbers ready TO sell cut their people
aud their country to the enemy for a miserable
pittance, who with brazen effrontery walk in our
midst unrebuked, and make boast of their in
tended trcaehery. These must be dealt with as
public enemies and their crime be made odious
before it spreads its conagion and irfecs The very
atmosphere. They must be driven out from among
usOr made TO hide their heads IN shame CoIn their
fellow -mcn-be compelled to work their treason 10
the darkness of night, and not in the light of the
sun-deprived of all honorable associates and
forced TO seek companionship with those whom
they have made their political equals. 1t may
be hard TO do this in many instances but i: is the
sole road to safety, and "must be cruel only to
be kind" foF lenency to them now is death to the
Stlte.
That sort of oStracism has been tried
once too often in Virginia. But the State
is not able to learn the lesson. To be
ostracized by the State and its like does
not seem to terrify men any more. Even
soipe of the first families" in all parts
of the State disregard this petty social
tyranny. What if the majority of them
should do it, as they seem likely to do :?
God help a cause requiring such means of
support!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
senator Johnston.s Record


A few days ago you published the
record of Senator Johnston prior to and during the
war; and your readers in Virginia particularly will
find it interesting and instructive reading as
commentary upon the present position of himself
and the Bourbon party But its continuation is
not less so. When the war closed Mr.. Johnston
was glad enough to cast behind him his record as
confscation agent of the cOnfederacy, and accept
the situation II declare himself reconstructed
Upon this ground his disabilities were promptly
removed by Congress, and he allied himself
with the new Republican party, of which
Judge Robert W. Hughes was the leader
in that section of the State. He had been Com
monwealth attorney for Tazewell. one of the
mountainous back counties of Southwestern Vir-
ginia and when the old rebel judges were re-
moved by the commander of the First military
District he was appointed circuit judge. Perhaps
no better proof of Mr. Johnston's political position
at that time could be offered, since Democrats were
not so much favored then as since. But the presi-
Dental policy of Andrew Johnson awakened hopes
in the rebel breast that had serious effect the
reconstruction of the South and Judge Johnston
deserted his new position in time to receive the
United States Senatorship on the readmission of
Virginia TO the Union. Since that dase his bitter
partisanship has known no faltering. SCOTT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

Mr.. CHARLES NoRDHoFF, of the New
York Herald bureau of this city, who was
a Tlden reformer in 1876, evolves from
his inner consciousness much Bunsbyism
concerning the deadlock in the Senate
Knowing that his own dyspeptic views
are not likely to secure attention, he
puts them in the form of pretended
ait is thoughts" and many of the
Republican Senators think" and other
mysterious ambiguous givings out,
whereby it is always made to appear that
the poor, trembling Republican sheep in
the Senate are about to be eaten by the
fierce Democratic wolves, and that the
Republican senatorial sheep aforesaid are
always running to Nordhof and
giving their party away to him as an
enterprising correspondent and political
philosopher. 1t is all very cleverly done,
and many unsophisticated people in the
rural districts who read the Herald are
much impressed with it. All who know
anything of the situation understand
Nordhoff and his inspiration perfectly
well
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
,Mancinatinn Day.

To-day is the anniversary of the eman-
cipation of the slavesin the District of Co
lumbia. This event was the initiative
step in that drama of human life which
eliminated in the Thirteenth Amendment
to the Constitution, which provides that
Neither slavery nor involuntary servi-
tude shall exist within the United States
or any place subject to their jurisdic-
ton" The slaves set free by this first act
of President Lincoln in this direction
were paid for by Congress at a cost of
several hundred thousand dollars. 1t
was provided at the time that only loyal
people should be reimbursed for their
slave property but our friends on the
other side were not wanting in those ex-
pedients which they are adopts
at to-day. There were none who
could not prove extreme loyalty,
and almost without exception Slave
owners in the District got full price for
their human chattels. But by-gones are
by-gones. The occasion, ho wever, is
worth allusion to for the purpose of COM
parison with the actual results in the
light of to-day. The Fifteenth Amend
ment, which followed, provides that the
right of citizens of the United States to
vote shah not be denied or abridged by the
United States, or by any State, on account
of race, color, or previous condition of
servitude. This constitutional provision
is violated in the South at every election,
and is the great stain on the loyalty of
that section.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
LIE Duc and Sorghum.

n the matter of free seed distribution
it has not been possible to make it conform to the
requirements of sober common sense, for the efforts
of the Commissioner have been thwarted by Con-
gresses that have not had in them enough farmers
to give the Capitol the ainest odor of the soil but
there has been improvement i'll this service. In
one matter there has been enough good to over
balance all wasted expenditures of previous ad-
ministrations-that is, in the impetus given to
sugar making from sorghum or corn plants. which
may be credited fairly to the present chief of the
Recommendations HLsbdnOnldl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
How She Got Even.

Labouchere says: "An English lady,
accustomed to travelling abroad and able to con-
verse uently in the language of the countries she
visited, recently found herself alone in railway
carriage in Germany, when two foreigners entered
with pipes in their mouths, smoking strong tobacco
furiously. She quickly told them in their own
language that it was not smoking carriage, but
they persisted in continuing to smoke, remarking
that it was the custom of the country, upon which
the lady took from her pocket pair of gloves and
commenced cleaning them with benzoline. Her
fellow passengers expressed their disgust at the
nauseous effiuvium, when she remarked that it
was the custom of her country She was soon left
in sole possession of the carriage"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
a Girl Brigand.

From Larissa a rather romantic story
reaches u.s. 1t appears that young girl from the
village of Chastita, in Macedonia, whose brother
was an iusurgent, seeing that her relatives and
friends were so frequently imprisoned, notwith-
standing the amnesty, was afraid to remain in her
home, and ran off to the hills where she found
shelter with some brigands in Olympus. She
adopted their dress, and remained year and a
half sharing their exploits. Lately, through the
efforts Of some Of the Christian inhabitants, she
has rendered her submission and sued for pardon.
At present she is sheltered by the Archbishop OF
Larissa.-( (onstantiaOple Letter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
This Must BE - lie.

Garfield threatens to bounce Brady
from the Post-Ofice. Rumor assigns the place to
Thompson, of Indiana, son of Hayes Secretary of
the Navy. This last should feel disposed to
doubt, because that would give Indiana both
Deputy Postmaster-Genera But these Thomp-
sons are such office-seekers you can never tell
what willshappen to them. Brady says Do it if
you dare" And Garfield is not the man to
willingly draw the fire of Bradys battery. 1t is
Blaine who is pushing the President up to it.
Doubtless there are reasons in plenty for change
and the wonder is there should be any delay even
with the battery to face.-DdnG's Sun.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

Our evening neighbor, in conversation
with one of the Virginia delegation,
learned that Republican opposition to
Malone was very decided" This is only
a little "twinklet on the part of the
beautiful Star; that's all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

The progress that has been made in
journalism in the past forty years is something
wonderful. When new firm took hold of the
Philadelphia Public Ledger in 1886 they made the
announcement that they had secured the SER
vices of police reporter and collector Of news,
and it is hoped that their exertions will impart to
its columns additional interest," Now look at
the Public Ledger. 1t has police reporter and t,ro
collectors of news-C Cincinnati Enquirer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
Correction.

To the Editor Of The Republican:
l have been informed that the coleur,
de rose picture of Mississippi and the slander of
the dead Chisolm does not come from the pen of
E. V. S.; but there is no information that can
exOnerate the pens of :" E. V. s." and sc. W. s."
from having often slandered good men when a
sensational letter was to be written.
LOVER OF JUSTICE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
An Invisible Soap.

A New York man has discovered an
invisible soap" 1t is the article that small
boys have used in their morning ablutions from
the most remote periods.-NelC Hdten Register.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
A Convert.

One of our most prominent lawyers in
warrenton, the Hon. James Brook, who has, up
to this time, occupied the middle ground, has taken
his stani on the side of the people, and pro-
poses to help the Readjusters.-Frons Letter in the
Richmond Hhi1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
4 Sad OnissiOn.

We notice by the Washington dis
patches that "glaring omissions have been dis
covered in the advertisements for Indian sup
plies" 1t is to be hoped that the wretch who left
out the inetooth combs and paper collars viii be
speedily punished-Graphir
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
A Sad BLOW.

The inhabitants of the Cannibal Islands
have discovered trichina in an American mission
ary. This is sad blow at one of the country's
leading Philadelphia Chronicle Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

WILL Senator Johnston, as representa-
tive of the Virginia Bourbons, please
state in a few words what they propose to
do with the State debt?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

THE indefatigable Democratic S720 en-
plOyee of the Senate who edits the politi-
cal department of the Star has decided
not to have caucus of Republican Sen
ators lin the jSar), but to have an under
standing reached among them informally,
whereby things will continue lin the Star
to be pleasant for said dttdcbe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

"THE Malone business doesn't amount to any
thing" said a man from the South yesterday
except that it shakes the confidence of Demo
erats in their leaders. Courier Journal.
Well, that's "no great shakes;" for il
is the general opinion hereaway that there
has been but mighty little confidence left
in their leaders among intelligent Demo
Gratis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
Bourbon brag
Left the pudding and ate the bag.

One, two, three, four, five,
The Bourbons thought TO catch Malone alive
Six, seven. eight, nine, ten,
They made grab and let him go again.
Bourbon, put the kettle on.
Bourbon, put the kettle on
Bourbon, put the kettle OIL,
And let's stand treat.
Bourbon, take it Off at once,
Bourbon, take it of at oncei
Don't you see, You Bourbon Ounce,
We're all dead beat?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16

TIE spectacle of JEFF Davis lecturing
the public on secession doctrines at this
time is even more depressing than listen
ing to senatorial wisdom to the same
effect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-16
A Good Thing.

A moral character is bowling good
thing. Our foreman refuses to pay the boy higher
wages because he cannot consent to raise the
devil-Boston Post