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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

President Grant he went "eight years
ago." and could not make him see the
Nations want of Fulton. What wonder
that he was so fierce against Grant for a
third term2 "Four" years ago he vainly
tried to get the plum from President
Hayes. zone year ago" he sought Mr.
Sherman's influence, but got no aid. Mr.
Maynard was "not sharp enough " to sec
how important it was to the country
that this noble volunteer should be en-
listed, and last ofall Mr. Blaine was APP
pealed to, but to no purpose. Oh the
spurns that patient merit from the un-
worthy takes. And such claims-such
service as he had rendered. How vigor-
ously he had worked "the machinep
Think of Reformer serving thirty years
as standing committeeman and dele
gate, rs ready to be voted by his clique
as q water-wheel is to revolve or an old
omnibus horse is to "get upland all
for naught. 1t is sad history.
Then how fit he knew himself to be.
He commenced life so humbly, just like
James. Only ajourncyman printer. And
now behold the change. Sole editor and
proprietor! All on account of "my en-
ergy and business capacity" He allows
you to Judge for yourself, dear reader.
Think oft, young men Mt the compositor's
case. You too may rise to Fulton's pres
ent altitude.
There is one question which troubles us
Mr.. Blaine knows me well, and have
no doubt will give you every assurance
that / hare The capacity, integrity, and
nerre," &C., &c. Did Mr.. Blaine give those
assurances? And if he did, why were
they fruitess? Well, we know Mr.. Full
ton now. We have his own word for his
services, his capacity, his honesty, his
nerve, and, above all, for his assiduity in
pursuit of office. There may yet be some
thing in store for him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

The Roman Catholics in this country,
as in England, have been quite careful how they
have mixed themselves mp in the religious affairs
of their fellow-countrymcn only the other day
Cardinals Newman and Manning, invited TO at
tend the funeral OF the late Dean Stanley, with
whom they were socially intimate, politely de-
cllncd, though the funeral was in all respects q
public affair But in tho Garfield obscqules tho
Roman Catholics have not hesitatcd to put them
selves Oh the same footing with religious people
from whom they widely differ, and In numerous
instances have gone beyond sectarlan lines to
Join their fellow citizens In honorlng the Ma
tons dead. special instance Of this feeling
was noted in San Francisco, where the fathers,
professors and pupils of the Jesuit College of st.
Ignatius 500 strong, asked tho privilege of share
in the common bereavement. At Cleveland, at
Chicago, and in many other parts of the country,
both East and West, the spontaneous feeling Of
patriotism rose superior to the limitations of re.
ligious usage or belief The sense Of substantial
unity between different religionists, which grows
out of national joys sriOfI, 10 not the least in-
portant of the issues to which they lead.-Indtdn-
nDOlis Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
u,o,e I.Ian,,,s New senator.

OF Senator-eect Aldrich, Senator Platt,
of Connecticut, says: /" am glad that the people
of Rhode Island have seen fit to select Mr.. Adrich
as General Burnside's successor, for the more men
we have Of his class in the Senate the better Off
the country will be. have an intimate personal
acquaintance with him. and know him to be in
every way capable and competent man. He is
not an orator, as senatorial oratory goes, but in
practical rather than theoretical legislation he
will be found to be the equal Of any man in the
Senate. lie Is q sclf-made, successful business
man, aud his sound practical ideas will stand him
and his country In good stead in the actual and
important work OF the Senate. A better orator or
politician might have been selected, perhaps but
no man better able to cope understandlngly with
the vital interests of the country concerning which
Congress will very soon have to leglslate."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

John p. Caldwell has been commits.
stoned as postmaster at simmonsville, and sllas L
Rose at Mountain View Stafford County
The Yorktown celebration seems 10
have overshadowed politics for the present, bui
speakers and candidates kept on their rounds.
The box Of burglars tools, received at
Richmond for Marvin on the day Of his conviction
will be on exhibition at the Ladies' Art Associa.
tlon
One effect of the severe frost last week
was TO kill the second crop Of fruit, which many
OF the trees were preparing TO give. Some Of
them had buddod and blossomed quite freely
The cornerstone of the United States
building to be erected at Danville for United
States court. house. post office and internal revenue
office was laid Tuesday with Masonic ceTemones
, Sora and watermelons and canteloups
are out OF the market now, The breezy chlnque-
pin the bracing peanut, and the snccnlent blyalyo
have taken their places as amusements In tho
edible line.
During the past year l068l hogsheads
OF tobacco were inspected at the warehouses In
Petersburg, as against ll,i70 hogsheads during the
previous year Total sales loose tobacco last year,
100000 pounds.
There is no use Disgusting the fact that
there is great danger of corner In peanuts. TAX.
ing the most sangulne view Of the matter possible
the disagreeable fact remains that there Is going
to be u deficiency OF over one million bushels Of
this nutritious and toothsomo article Of commerce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Mr.. Donald Mclean left yesterday
morning for Florida on prospecting tour.
The Alexandria Light Infantry have
decided not to 10 to Yorktown, as a sufficient
number OF the members could not go.
Mercer Slaughter, esq, president Of the
Alexandria Library Company. has sent for exhis
biton I'm the rooms OF the Virginia Historical 80.
ciety, In Richmond. Captain John Smiths yoys
ages to Virginia." original edition, 1924.
Mr.. Richard s. Windsor, son of d. A..
Windsor, OF this city. was married on Thursday ID
Portsmouth, Va, ut the residence OF her uncle, DR.
Maupin, to Miss Mamie Worth Cooke, daughter OF
Mr. John Cooke, formerly OF this State. but now Of
New York. The bridal party arrived here last
night.
A colored woman named Ann Haines
came here from Washington on Sunday last d
visit her sister, Lettie Weaver. on Duke street
She was taken sick Thursday evening, and died
about one o'clock yesterday morning from. It II
supposed, a congestive chill. The remains wert
taken to Washington for interment,
+. A. Reed, esq, grand captain-general
Of Knights Templar of Virginia, accompanied by
his family and Messrs J. E. Alexander and W. X.
Davidson, on the part of the Old Dominion Com.
maudery, and also a detail OF six cadets. under
the command Of an officer, from st. Johns Mill.
tary Academy. ten Thursday night on the steamer
Jane Moseley for Yorktown, 70 make preparations
for the reception Of their respective commands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Tho Exhibition OF the Young Neg Percez
Indian, PrInce Otto.

The remarkable shooting of the young
Nee Percez Indian boy, Otto. was witnessed satur.
day night, In Platts Hall, by a large audience of
those interested In rifle shooting. The most re-
markablc feature Of the exhibition was the light
ming quickness OF the boy But very few OF the
attempts failed. The first shot was at five cent
piece on the head Of figure representing man,
and was o hit the distance being lfteen PAGES.
The next feat was the cutting OF string that
suspended figure at the rear Of the stage. The
rife was picked up from the stage by the lad after
he had turned q somersault and the shot was
fired almost instantly. The most remarkable shot
of the evening was accomplished BY the use of pc
culiarly placed appliances In the following man
ner: In small steel frame pistol barrel was
suspended, behind tho barrel razor had been
fixed and on either side Of II was suspended a
glass ball. The boy wasthen taken TO the front OF
the stage and blindfoded, with his face to the
| audience. At the command "about face" he
turned raised his rifle, and. AFTER only moment
ary hesitation, fred The ball passed through
the pistol barrel was split by the razor. aud each
glass ball was broken by half Of the bullet, This
shot Is said to be due TO the boys wonderful gif
of the power OF location The precision OF the aim
Is secured by taking position directly in front
ofthe object and aim Is taken by certain press
ure of the riae.st against tho shoulder and
| cheek. An exhibition bayonet drill followed
The boy was applaudcd for his Workmanship
/ and dexterity,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Ahu.Inr ao,erner shspnerd.

"Boss Shepherd, whose retirement to
the wilds OF Mexico was gratefully hailed by a
long suffering Nation, is about 70 return 10 Wash
ington. Probably the question as to what inau-
ences will predominant with President Arthur
could be settled in no way more eifectually than
by observing in what manner he receives Boss"
Shepherd Providence Press-He will receive him
Just AS no would any other gentleman. President
Arthur knows Governor Shepherd to be an honest
and able mana brave man, who dared TO do his
duty In the face Of obloquy, misrepresentation, and
abuse OF the grossest and most calumnious char
actcr-and tho President will not turn his back
upon such II man. Fortunately, Governor Shep-
herd has lived to see his detractors-all save now
aud then venomous libeler-hang their heads
from very shame,-7rOy Times, The article was
probably written by some miserable penny-n.i liner
to whom Governor Shepherd had refused dollar
or two
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

One night in the spring of '62 General
Richardson who then commanded a brigade, took
1t into his head 10 inspect the picket.line. Com
ing upon a reserved picket Of about thirty men,
under command of a captain OF the Second Michi-
gan Infantry, the General saw III 10 intcrrogate as
follows:
captain, in case of an alarm by the advance
picket. what would you dor
"Send offa reinforcement at once"
"And IL the firing coutinuodG'
az should move up with the remainder Of my
force"
"And suppose whole company Of the enemy
should press forwardT'
owed whip them"
But Fit was n regimontY
ard form line of battle and check them until
/ sent back and got orders to charge and capture
the whole lot"
"wel, suppose n brigade should move down on
you in battle liner"
"Pd order charge. split tho column In two
and whip both halves In detail"
At midnight the brave captain was relieved
| from further duty. lie was very indignant and
considerably puzzled. but, after thinking the mat
| ter over for awhile, he said to brother officer
"say, I've struck It! Old Rich was afraid my
company might gobble the whole confederate
| army and throw him out Of summers job! II
! that amt selfshness I'd like to know what Is"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

The public will begin to inquire by
and-bye what the United States Govern
ment has to do with the money market
What responsibility for the pressure or
absence of pressure for money rests upon
the Treasury Department? The objects
of government are the protection of life,
liberty, and property, and the enforce
ment of obligations. The stock gam
bling in the various cities is private af-
fair The Government has no more to
do legitimately with making money
easy" or hard than it has with furnish
ing good hands at poker or good wine at
dinner. Let us hear no more of the regu-
lation of stocks by the operations of
the Treasury. Only day or two
ago that harlot of the stock-gamblers-
the New York Trib,ne-was simpering
behind her hundred dollar fan, in her
high-necked dress, about Secretary Win
dom's delay in making call for five
millions of bonds. And she fretted as
though governments had been estab-
of her Safeguarding paramount. The
United States Government collects taxes
for interest on its debt and current ex-
penses and some installments on the
principal. The money so collected is
disbursed, under the laws, tomeet obliga-
tons, and at times to anticipate them
1t is the Governments interest that is to
be consulted in Treasury operations, and
not that of the money-changers. Let
that be remembered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Her RecoI,ec,iou OF Lafayette.

To The EdlIOT OF TIE KEPUhLIcANi
AS "reminiscences Of Lafayette seem to
be in order, think will give mine. My father
was living In Rochester, n Y, at the time
he was In this country, and / was but u
little girl two or three years old, At any rate, /
had just had my first thimble. One day
my mother said; Lafayette is going by"
climbed on stool and looked out the window.
The street was full, and In the midst rode Lafay-
cite, In an open barouche with his hat in his
hand and bowling right and len. / had never
seen so many great men as have since, and TO
my little mind he was person greatly to DO feared
and said, Mamma. don't you think had better
hide my thimble9 I am afraid Lafayette viii steal
H." MRS. II.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
rnII,bI,Ity or Deteotiyes.

A case recently TRANSFERRED in Phila-
delphia which goes far to show tho fallibility Of
detectives The story as told by tho Prcss of that
city, goes to show that a thin pug nosed, gray =
haired man by the namo of Fisch was on trial for
some criminal offense before Judge Thayer, and
two detectives solemnly swore that he was known
to the police as Jack the Warrior" and had been
in prison number of times The prisoner posi-
lively denied that he was the man, and at last a
photograph of Jack, the Warrior" was handed
the Judge, on the back OF which 1t was stated in
writing that the said Jack had imprinted on one
of his arms, In India Ink, the picture Of woman
and child. the request ofthe judge the man ut the
bar barred his arms aud no such figure was found.
As result he was saved from long term Of I'm.
prisonment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

How true it is that fame and fortune
both often hinge upon some trivial circumstance.
The most successful artist at the annual exhibition
of the Academy Of Fine Arts. in London. this year
Is a young Californian named Baldwin Sewers,
who made such hit painting carriages and
houses some six years ago In Oakland. that he was
sent for study to Florence, where, as every one
knows, paint is much cheaper.
Mr.. Sewers peculiar line is the delIneation of
still life, and so he painted cheese though, as It
was Limburgor cheese, 1t could hardly be called
a stil.life subject after ALL Alleged judges, who
saw this masterpiece after completion, say It re-
sembled mud pie more than 1t did cheese, but
this was probably envy, as after 1t was hung, some
malicious slipped into the gallery the night
before the exhibition and deliberately cuta round
holein the canvass completely removing the cheese.
When the examining committee were on their
rounds they camo to the dcfaced picture, and an
griy sent for the artist to give an explanation. An
ordinary painter would have been overcome with
despair at tho outrage. Not so our felow-clts sen.
When the chairman said, sternly:
"Where, sir, is the cheeseH
He responded, calmly.
"Alas! Gentlemen, 1 perceive have painted II
with too great fidelity. The mice have eaten It."
They awarded him the first prize-Derifck Dodd.
r.r.,gn and Domestic Coin and Bullion.
Bar silver is quoted in London at Sgd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Ex-secretary Sherman.

For sometime there has been much
talk in the newspapers of the conduct of
the Treasury Department by Mr.. sher-
man. All that has been said has been
vague and unsubstantial, except that
there has been q claim that some
startling developments were made in
the investigation of Pitney, the
custodian. Now that Mr.. Sherman
demands that the report of that investi-
CATION be furnished the Senate in order
that it may be printed it is to be
hoped the silly clamor will stop. The
writer of this has not been at any time a
PARTISAN Of that gentleman, but he shares
the general opinion that the official integ-
rity of the ex-Secretary will suffer Moth
ing from the most rigid inquiry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

Without doubt the most distinguished
tramp in the country is Wyatt Henry Cardwell,
whose mother was the eldest daughter of Patrick
Henry, and his father an eminent physician in
Richmond, Va. He was graduated at Washington
University, is a good scholar, and accomplished In
many directions, At the age of fifteen he Joined
the confederate army aud lost his leg at Manassas
He was subsequently the private secretary of SEN
ator Foote. For years he has wandered about the
country, occasionally engaging in newspaper work
In various cities but constantly sinking lower aud
lower through his uncomfortable love of liquor.
This fend has pursued him through life, and will
probably kill him before long,-Nep York Tribune
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Foreign and Domestic Coin and Bullion.
Bar silver is quoted in London at Sgd
| per ounce The following are the nominal quota
L irri In VI oil nr nnin.
Northumberland yoorhIs.

The acquittal of ex- Congressman Voor-
his on all the indictments against him III the
United States Court at Trenton shows the unrea-
sonableness ofthe party clamor OF the Democratic
press two years ago for his expulsion from the
House of Representatives without q hearing. They
wanted his seat. as with It they would control the
vote of another State in the event Of the election
OF President belngi carried to the House; hence
they cared little for justice or fair play. We had
not believed Mr.. Voorhis innocent of all wrong.
doing In his financial operations; but the fact that
q court whose impartiality will not be questioned
decides that nothing criminal has been shown
against him. fully justihes his course In holding
his seat as he dd--New Jersey Mirror.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

used persons are entitled. If the coul
an be convinced that he cannot be lc
ally tried here he will be tried else
where. If his counsel can convince a
Jury of twelve men that he was insane
" that the shots he fired were not the
'ause of the late Presidents death, he
will be acquitted. Ifhis counsel can con-
vince single juror eitherof these facts
IF raises reasonable doubt of his guilt, hi
cannot be convicted. The trial will b,
orderly and regular There will be M
lynch law in the court or out of 1t. The
health of nations depends not less on jus
ice than on trade and business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
The Trinmnh Of Law.

The poor, abject wretch Guiteau, the
murderer of an American President, has
been taken from the Jail to the court
house, there arraigned, and from there
returned to his cell as free from harm at
the hands of the populace as though he
had committed any ordinary ofiense.
This illustrates the reverence for law
which is the basis of American liberty.
His trial has been set for November z.
He will be tiled without undue
excitement, and will be given
all the privileges to which aC'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

The fail of the leaf! How sweet, how
tender, how true! The death Of the flowers, the
decay of nature. the closing of the Couey Island
hotels. the last lingering toot Of Levy's cornet-
how everastingly deuced saddening they are
Whittier have they hed2 Have they gone to the
everlasting bitterness of the llimitable, or scared
into the etherea,ness Of the ehingami and the in
fernalH leaves, o flowers, o summer. o dear o
The next thing is to get a strong pair OF thick
soles aud have some plastering done to the old
oyercoat-NeW York Commercial Advertiser.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

The only thing lacking about the York.
town Centennial celebration seems to be town to
hold It in. Tho great day Of the festival Is nearly
a week away and already the crowd on the ground
ia so great that the most extraordinary shifs are
necessary to obtain board and lodging within
sight Of the scene Of the surrender. The Virgin
ians are beginning to find out what big
thing q national celebration is, and their
famous hospitality will be strained to the utmost
In order to make their visitors comfortable. II
anybody has portable hotel 1t Is not too late 10
take It to Yorktown philadelphia Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15

Ware panied to see that the New York
Tribune alludes to the editor of this paper
as that person." The trouble with the
Tribune is that it commenced throwing
stones outofthe windows of II glass house.
1t cannot understand what right an as
sailed person has to remind the public OF
its coarse and brutal ISLANDERS of General
Garfield and its efforts to have General
Grant assassinated. The Tribune should
have more fortitude
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
Viye In France I

Our French and German guests have n
warm welcome in every American heart.
II is indeed stirring reflection that TO
the Capital of the Nation which their
kindred fought with Washington to es-
tablish they now come to join us in cele-
brating the centennial anniversary of the
final act of the Revolution.
OF Lafayette, dc Rochambeau, Steuben,
and the rest every school-boy knows the
story, and can read IL between the
stripes of our national banner by
the light of its stars. So long
as the American Republic shall endure,
SO long will the sense of gratitude be
kindled at the mention of the names of
those in other lands who came to the as
sistance of the Colonies in their struggle
for independence.
individuals there were of other nation
alities, but France herself, rs nation,
was our friend and ally. France, under
the mild monarch Louis XVI, came to
our succor France, under alb successive
dynasties with brief interruption when
she was herself torn by revolution) has
been our friend. To her, in her adj
vanced and advancing political condition,
the friends of liberty in Europe look for
n stability which once seemed impossible
exceptwhen founded upon pridein milf
tary deeds. Law has succeeded to emo
ton, statecraft to sentiment; Napoleon
and the Empire no more-but Grevy and
the Republic, Theirs, the great French
man who, in his old age, separated from
lifelong friends because they were drift.
ing backward, and who accepted the Re.
public TO help make 1t possible through
moderation, is worthily succeeded by
| Gambetta, who commenced in the pri.
mary school of turbulence and graduated
in moderation honorcd by the maledic.
tions of mob. To France Americans
will always turn with warm affection, moi
to espousc her differences with other ma
tons, but to rejoice in her welfare ant
her greatness. And always will they say
with our poet Holmes:
| The land Of sunshine and of songl
Her name your hearts divine;
| To her the banqucts VOWS belong
Whose breasts have poured its wine;
| Our trllsty friend, our true ally
Through varied change and chance:
| So, fill your flashing gobles high
give you Vye Ia France!
Above our hosts IN triple folds
The sclf.same colors spread,
Where Valors faithful arm upholds
| The blue, the white, the red;
| Alike each nations glittCring crest
| Reflects the mornings glance
| Twin eagles, soaring east and west:
Once more, then, Viye 10 France!
| Sister in trial who shall count
Thy generous friendships claim,
Whose blood ran minglIng In the fount
That gave our land its name,
| Till YorKTowH saw In blended line
| Our conluoring arms advance
| And victory's double garlands twine
Our banners? Vive Ia Francel
|
Once more! the land of arms and arts,
Ofglory, grace romance;
| Her love lies warm in all our hearts;
| God bless herl Nive Ia France!