National Republican., 1881-10-29


city in America.
Its growth and prosperity are assured by !
the progress and development of the en-
tire Nation.
Every new quarter-section of land set
tied upon,
Every new mine discovered and oper-
nted,
Every new mandatory established,
Every emigiant who lands on our |
shores,
Every ship that enters our ports,
Every new business enterprise started |
Every extension of railroad traffic,
Every new post-oflice or other Govern
ment station,
Every increase of population,
Every invention and development of
new resources
In short, everything that pertains to the
greatness and advancement of the Nation
increases the Government business to be
transacted at Washington;an while other
cities have special local avenues of trade,
commerce, and general business, the whole
country pays tribute to the progress and
prosperity of its National Capital.
1t has the largest number of bicycle
amateursin in thecountry including tie only
female member of the bar of the United
States Supreme Court on n tricycle..
1t can turn out on special occasions
more cosmopolitan amateur talent for
operatic, musical, and dramatic repre-
sentations than any metropolis in the
land.
1t has the finest market buildings and
accommodations in the world.
1t furnished more recruits to aid the
Government in putting down the Rebel
lion, in proportion to its population, than
any State in the Union, with the single
exception of Kansas.
1t supplied the confederacy with more
volunteers, in proportion to its popula-
ton, than any locality north of the Poto-
mac.
1t contains more distinguished states
men who have "the ear of the Presi-
dent under all administrations-tha
there are tadpoles in an Indiana fever
and-ague swamp.
1t is the domicile of the professional
lobbyist and the experimental ground
for the fresh congressional reform inves-
tigator
1t is the official residence of the diplo-
matte representatives and their attaches
offoreign governments-a consideration
of assumed import by many young ladies
"just out in society.
1t is the bower of paradise for bridal
couples from all parts of the country en-
joying their honeymoon, and the COM
ing race will be impressed by its beauty
extent, and grandeur, with proper con-
ception of the magnitude and resources of
the vast republic.
1t has cosmopolitan talent which fur
nishes numerous fresh Congressman with
speeches prepared to orderupo any given
s.subject, delivered by honorable members
in the House, and which electrify the
country constituencies by the statesman
ship, research, and wit therein expressed.
1t can furnish on the shortest notice
the finest anatomically well-developed
female ballet troupe, with aesthetic accom-
plishments, of any city in America.
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proportion to their space, with more dead,
beats wanting free advertising and pufis,
than patient old job had boils ornament.
ing his epidermis.
1t has finer aesthetic dancers, walters
and leaders of the german (including the
Marine Corps than the proud army and
navy of any other nation can turn out.
1t illustrates occasionally, at a recep
ton or swell party, how society" car
rush, squeeze, and jam into the passage
leading to the dining-room about the
time terrapin and champagne are to be an
nounced, in manner that is equaled only
among the cannibals when roasted mis-
sionary is to be served up.
1t is the only place in the country for
the establishment of a national university
lis the only proper location for the
formation of a grand geological garden
and extensive aquarium.
Its promenades along the avenues and
streets on pleasant afternoon presen
q charming spectacle Of more beautiful
women in their jaunty and attractiv,
attire than any city on the continent.
1t is the Paradise for children on then
roller skates.
Its numerous charming parks aflorC
facilities for "spoony" couples to an ex
tent only equaled by the birds in thu
springtime, billing and cooling in the tree
tops of the same localities
Its local military companies are tn,
best looking, best equipped, drilled, anC
disciplined of any in the country.
1t contains nearly as many patriot
bar-room majahs, jedges, and keyurnel
willing tosacrifce themseves-upon inv
tation-in ordertoswell the daily internf
revenue receipts accumulated by the ta
OH whisky consumed, as the once grea
Etate of Ohio has ollice-seeIers.
is theatres have more boisterou
rlacquers on the back seats, TO bring be
fore the curtain a stick of an actor, tha
my place outside of Paris.
1t has more guerrilla press correspond
ents and newspaper bummers, who wi
beslime theirprogenitors fora low pecun
ary consideration, than any other localt
in all newspaperdom,
1t has the best fair grounds and racin
track in the country.
It's local military devotes more tim
and expense in greeting and entertain
ing visiting militia at the Nations Cap
tai than falls TO the lot of the entire NJ
tional Guard of some Of the opulent Stat,
ofthe Union.
Its streets at timesare only illuminate
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