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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
The RIng Called the solid south.

One significant fact looms up out Of
the present debates which is worthy the serious
attention of the country. and that is the existence
or what may be called the ring ia the Senate
composed OF leading Southern statesmen who
cherish the legend of the Solid South their
and only means of political advancement. The
tone fthe speeches of these gentlemen is full of
bitterness and acrmony. This is especially shown
toward Mr.. Malone, of Virginia Mr.. Malone has
better record as a Southern confederate general
than any man in Congress. After General Long
street he is the most distinguished Southern com
manier now in public life. He fought from the
beginning to the end of the war, was wounded in
battle, was at Lees side at Appomattox. lie came
out of the conflict with the very best reputation
for gallantry and military genius. Ii any one,
therefore, has d right to speak in behalf OF the
South, it seems TO us, from cold Northern point OF
view, that such man can be found in the con-
federate general with record as brilliant thatOf
General Mahone. Yet when General Mahone pro-
poses TO act Independently and 10 secure for the
colored people of Virginia certain specified and
neglected rights he is regarded as though he were
pariah or Outcast or enemy OF his section. We
know little of General Malone, and care no more
about him than We do about any other Senator 4:
but he represents an idea which the country
should encourage. 1t is the idea of nationalizing
the South, The reason of the bitterness against
him is that when men like Malone are encouraged
in Virginia shall find them in every State: the
South will break away from those Bourbon doni-
nations and be independent and free. We hoped
to have seen Senators like Brown OF Georgia. La
mar of Mississippi Hampton of South Carolina.
jackson of Tennessee and Ransom of North Caro-
lima, who have shown hitherto liberal tendency
in public affairs, unite with General Malone
aid endearor to break down the ring called the
Solid South. In this we have been disappointed
Of course tits difficult for any Senator TO fight
furious home public opinion, and We cannot fail to
see that there is fury and bitterness In the an
tagOnism to Mr.. Malone and all who act with him
which speaks badly for peace and reconciliation
in the Southern States.-SetG York Hsraid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
E.Y. 8. ana The tl,I.oim Massacre.

10 the EottOf o. L ne htpdOtTuH'
A correspondent of your paper, who
signs himself "a Lover of Justice" does me the in
justice to say that zone of the late achievements
of E. " s.. has been TO write up Mississippi affairs
and to SANDER the dead Chisolms." have writ
ten no letter Mississippi affairs of late and have
made no reference of any sort to the dead CHS
olms. 1 was the first newspaper correspondent
to reach the scene of the ChisOlm tragedy,
and received from the lips of the dying
judge and the mortally wounded daughter the
narrative of the brutal, cowardly, and murderous
attack ofthe Kemper County mob on the prisoners
in the Dover Jail. Certainly would be the last
man to SANDER ChisoIm. 1 believe he was a
martyr to his Republican principles. The murder
of Judge Chisolm, his heroic daughter, his little
boy, and his two friends. was q crime without a
parallel in American history. If have ever done
any newspaper work for which have the right to
claim some credit it was in giving to the public
the details of that atrocious affair. Your CORE
spondent should either change his signature or be
more careful about his facts Z. VS..
New YORK, April 19, 1881.
I'VE have hitherto published correction of the
mistake by Lover of Justice" but we cheerfully
give room for the more complete statement of f.
V S"-Ep REP1
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

% In the Capitol we sit,
Thinking, Bourbons dear, of you.
And our Solid South that was but is no more;
And we'd like to swear a bit,
For it's all that can do,
After all our brag and bluster on the floor
Chorus: Tramp. tramp, tramp, the votes march
ing
Eight and thirty of them come;
And in spite of every boast
We must soon give up the ghost
And in politics forever more he dumb.
Once at our supreme behest
A united South Would rise
To oppose freedom-loving peoples will;
Now they cry 50 Pull down your Vest"
And the people shut their eyes,
When We try TO make them take Bourbon pill
Chorus, &c.
Once we manufactured votes
To sustain the Bourbon cause.
And we even killed a niger now and then:
But We now must turn our coats
Winding all the righteous laws.
And behave ourselves like proper loyal men,
Chorus: Tramp, tramp, tramp, the votes are march
ing
Eight and thirty-marehing in.
We are bafied beaten, snagged;
Thirty-seyea BoarbOns bagged.
Though we surely did our level best to win
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
2fuction Sales.
j. T. Coidwen, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY on NEW JERSEY AVENUE. Be
TWEEN ID AND STREETS NORTHWEST
By virtue of deed of trust, dated pril lsT4 and
recorded in Lber 7+, Folio 2S5 of the land rec
OrdS for Washington County, District of Columbia,
and at the written request Of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned will sell at public auction, IN
front of the premises on THURSDAY, APRIL =,
1881, at o'clock p. all that certain piece parcel
of ground in Washington City known and dIstu-
gushed part of original lot numbered three o. -
So numbered six hundred and thirty (69, which
IS comprised within the following metes and bounds
to wit:
Beginning for the same at a point on New Jersey
avenue one hundred and eleven (llil feet eleven i
inches from the southwest angle of said square and
running thence north with said avenue twenty ID
feet; thence at right angles with said avenue one nun
dred and nineteen Q19} feet: thence southeastward
twenty (3 feet eight (S inches; thence 10 nt-rStt
New Jersey avenue with a line perpendicular 10
said avenue one hundred and thirteen (ll3i feet len
no. inches to the place of beginning; improved ny
three-StoFy and basement brick dwelling, with store
room and large brick stable.
Terms: BY the terms OF the trust the indebtedness
and expenses of sale shall be in cash balance III N
and twelve months. These terms can. however -
modified at the sale should any bOua-fde purchaser
desireit.
One hundred dollars shall be paid down when ne
property is struck off, COnyeyancng at cost OF pOl-
chaser.
WILLIAM & TODD, TrrsiaeS
ALFRED u. LEE, J
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
- NlEgerS.''

Congressman Manning agrees with all
other Southern statesmen that the "niggers"
would get along all right if they would let politics
alone. When the census is taken these statesmen
are anxious to have all the "Higgers" counted,
and when the congressional appOrtiOnmcnt is made
they are anxious 20 have each nigger" count as
much as white man. But there the counting
must stop. The "nfggers' have no right 10 say
who shall represent them i'll Congress, who shall
govern them at home, or who shall be President
Just soon they meddle with any of these ques-
tons they get into politics, and trouble begins
Nllr llnai. T.:Inlalc
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
d,ircnk Flights.

A hot circus fight is going on in Phila-
delphia. Coups show is followed by Forcpaughs.
with Barnum's to come. making six weeks of un-
interrupted tent business. Barnum's agents billed
the city with the statement that FOrepaugh had
bought up all the "old stuffed monkeys and worth
less animals" of last years Barnum menagerie.
Forepaughs agents retaliated with placards, say
ing they were glad to get an official acknowledg
ment that Barnum's attractions were stuffed
monkeys and worthless animals. Then, when
Forepaugh'S people made grandstreet parade, the
rear was brought up by several enormous transpar
ences on which was painted, '' Wait for Barnum :"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Sa,.<a.saaA

Sentence has been passed on Whitelaw
Reid: the soiemnities of the execution viii take
place on the 9th. 1t is warning to all old
bachelors. It is what they will come to sooner or
later and in the later lies the bulk of the misery
When man lives to himself and daTns his own
stockings tothe good old age of fifty five sixty
darned if he likes TO be boSsed even by a hand
some woman. 1t is a good deal better to begin
earlier but il is never hOpelessIy too late to mend
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

The syste m of consular reports, which
was inaugurated by Mr.. Evarts, is to be
continued by Secretary Blaine This is
an act to be highly commended, for these
reports furnish important statistical in
formation, which is of great value to our
commercial interests. If consul prop
erly understands his duties he can, in his
reports, which must, under the present
arrangement, be furnished monthly, trans
nit reliable data concerning our trade
with the country in which he is located,
and point out in what way ON exports
can be increased.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

THE rapid increase of subscribers to
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, to an extent
unprecedented in the history of Wash
ington journalism, is a matter of con-
graduation to the new management, and
is an evidence that the people of the Ma
tional Capital are prompt to appreciate
live, brilliant, and interesting news
paper. THE REPUBLICAN circulates largely
among the progressive inhabitants of the
District, and is read by all classes of So
Ciatv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

Dr.. OTTs, of New York, is responsible
for the statement that three cases of
cholera have come under his treatment in
that city very recently. But it may be
that this statement is made in the inter-
est of the street-cleaning bill now before
the New York Legislature. The report
is apt to occasion great alarm, but if it has
the effect to hasten the cleaning up of
that and other cities it will be of some
use in a general way, at all events.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
COuIkIn.f Wrcsfie.

A wicked fellow in the cross timbers
near Denton, Tex, a few days ago was desperately
sick and lying at deaths door, when he was called
upon by minister, who urged him, in view of his
probable early departure from the shores of time,
to ''wrestle with the devil" The sick man called
attention to his emaciated limbs and unstrung
muscles, and said: "Do look like wrestling with
Satan? Why he would trip ME into perdition the
first DaSs?'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
RaGOPlllPrS-

There were five eX-mayors in Tam
many Hall last night arrayed against John Kelly
Oakley Hall, Smith Ely, Edward Cooper Daniel
Tieman, and William II. Wickham. All these
gentlemen were noted "reformers," but left an
odor behind them more disagreeable than John
Kelly left in the comptrOller's department-Netc
York CnTpJaercinl Adyeyfisfr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
RELICS ocI.IueoIn.

In the village of Salem, two hundred
miles south of Chicago there is the old case Of in
struments which Lincoln used when he was deputy
surveyor In the old days when the boys were out
surveying they had little contests in which each
boy tried to make the highest mark on tree with
an axe. Iincoln's marks were the highest, and
several trees now show them. A chalk-mark
made by Lincoln on floor to show the meridian
is still there.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

THE UNExPECTED.-Scene: The egg
rolling matinee. Policeman (excited)-
" Hey! what are you doing there, you
boys, throwing stones into the water!
Do you want to kill all the fish ?" IMAM
imous shout of youngsters in reply
G. Yes, sir" Policeman draws his baton
and charges.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

Hon. F. W. FEIEscIIE, who represents
the first district of the city of Berlin in
the German Reichstag, will arrive in the
city to-day. Mr.. Fritzsche is a Socialist.
He has been making tour of this coun-
try and telling his countrymen here what
liberty means under the rule of Bismarck
in Germany.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Rest Time Vet,

Day by day, hour by hour, the amended
returns come in. Last Wednesday young lady
Oh Van Ness avenue said good-by to lady visitor
in exactly twenty minutes and forty-two seconds
These figures may be relied upon as accurate, as a
man with stop watch was hid behind a tree-box
across the street. This beats the best recorded
time by over nine seconds-Saa Fra1lciscO Post
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
An EsRHhIavsn

The maple tree is an emblem of Chris
tian fOrbearance. The more it is bored the more
sweetness it exudes.-BostOa TTaRscTiDt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
wAsH1NGToH, D. c.. APRIL p, 1881.
Population Of The National Capital. 100000,

The Photographers Association of the
country will please take notice that a
bold, brave female lawyer of the National
Capital has made application for the Bra
lillian mission.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Sost ano SounS.

7 OST A POCKETBOOK, CONTAINING
4 \ three Finy-DOllar Bills few small bills. and
papers of value TO the loser The finder will receive
so reward by leaving the book and contents AZ the
Republican Office. ap2I-It@
I OST-YESTERDAY EVENING. APRIL I9, IN
4 Ninth street small blaci-walnut box with
rifle shells DC. Finder rewarded aT Coughlins drug
store. Ninth and streets It's
I 0ST-P0CK ETBOOK-ON SATURDAY. APRIL
Il l6 POcketboOk. containing 4 certificate of de-
post and other papers Of value: also of money
The finder retain the money reward and leave
pocketboOk at the Republican Office apia-stS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Spring Fashions.

The spring openings in FIJI show quite
revolution in the fashions there. Shark s-teeth
necklaces are cut more decollete the mole on the
hack is painted red, and the green string is worn
around the left ankle instead the right, as for
merlv-NOrristO,cR Hefnld.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
a Point.

The Democrats in the Senate might
perhaps make their point little stronger if they
would propose as a candidate for Sergeant at
Arms one of the crippled Union soldiers whom
they hustled out of Office a few years ago as soon
as they obtained control of the Senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

A NEGRO. after his release from JAIL occupies as
high position in his own estimation and in that
of his friends as he did before he was imprisoned
jail has no terrors for negro culprit; indeed in
cold weather, its comfortable temperature and
square meals" are rather ali attraction than
Otherwise-AleraRdTia Gazette.
But what effect does it have on thu
white man, or is the post only intended
for the colored people? How is this? ?
Let us have the facts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
uadHis Eyes Oneue.l.

The late Samuel J. Tilden. is reported
as m owing about the streets of New York % with
complexion as clear as girls, and his eyes open
and intelligent" Don't know about his complex
ion, but there is no doubt that Samuel has had
his eyes opened during the last four or five years
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
WHY She "Shrunk. :.

" Amantha," he murmured, with pathos
in his voice, why do you quiver at my touch?
Why do you shrink from my embrace as the
startled fawn trembles at the rustling of the
autumn leayesg" "rye been vaecinated" she
said
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Big Plate Glass.

Speaking of large plates of glass, we
note that some of the mirrors in the new Grand
Opera-House in Paris are 45 by SO feet, or 2,S4O
square feet. Nine such plates would cover more
than an acre of ground
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
How He Looks.

The President looks worn and jaded"
And no wonder. 1t is enough to wear out an iron
man, this regular quadreania effort to make forty
thousand offices go around four hundred thousand
applicants.-Haukeye.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Spencerian Business COLLEGE,

OUB- OF SF.N ENTH AND l. SIS. Y. ".
ms institution has progressive and successful eN
perlelce OF sixteen years. IL educates young men
and women for usefulness and sefsuppOrt It's grad
uateS secure positions of trust and profit. Course OF
study and training comprises the English Language
Business Arithmetic, SpeHcerian Practical PenmaI-
ship keeping by single and double entry adapted
10 every variety of business. Business Practice re-
qniring the making out and exchanging of all kinds
OF business papers, paying and receiving cash and
keeping The accounts ElOcutOn and Lectures. Day
and Evening Sessions begin MONDAY, AUGUST 81
alldreSS lIE.NRN @. SPE,Nl,ER Prinrinal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
SUMMER BOARDING
AT

One of the pieasantest homes the Potomac
Twenty miles from Washington, seven from Mount
Vernon. Steamer W W Corcoran lands at the wharf
every day. Post-ofice in the Hall, fine Library
plenty of all kinds of Fruit. Terms reasonable Re
ter to L. L. Blake. Address ;. NJ. SMITH,
macAimO Guuston Han. va,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
BY DuncanSOn Brothers,
AVCvTIONEERS

TRUSTEES, SALE OF TWO-STORY AND EASK Ey,s
BUILDING, HOUSE No l2D5 r STREET SOL II
EAST. AT AUCTION. -
BY virtue of deed Of trust duly recorded IN id's
No SO, st folio ES3 et seq of the land reccf,, W
the District of Columbia, and at the request % o %
party secured we Will sell on MONDAY the lSti t
of pr AID. ISL at clock pm, in front ot the prem
lseS all that certain piece parcel of land anu ~
iSeS situate and being in the city of Washington ih -
District of Columbia and known ana distinguish - =
lot numbered eight (sl, in square numbered ttu nj
dred and eighteen tloiS(, together Win tl't - -.
inSs, rights easements, privileges. and &ppurtei-l
to the same belonging or in any wise thereto aitF
tanning. 5
Terms: Oxe-thir cash, balance I'm six, twelve s- s-
eighteen months; notes to bear interest tHll -. -.
sale, and TO be secured by deed OF trust ON tie p
iSeS sold. or all cash. at option OF puIcuS. ~,
deposit of slOo required at time of safe Ltf'- -
complied with in seven days, otherwise ta' q i, M
reserve the right TO resell the property al t' t>
cost OF the de.aultirS purchaser upon SV- l.N l,
public notice OF such resale in some ueyVSlaf-l ~.
llshed in Washington, ID. C.. CUuvcyanciii7 si'' -
cOrdine at purchasers cost
JOS. X. EDISON. ,V.r.,.t,s-
JAMES ID. CLAItI.
ap2,S,9I3I6
GS- THE ABOVE SALE Is PUSTSuNEIg ~ ~
ACCOUNT OF THE RAIN UNTIL THU NN'-'''
APRIL q. AT $50 O'CLOCK p NJ
los II. EDISON, tT.-f-t-.
JAMES ID. CLARG. )
apsO2t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Force of Habit.

The force of habit among many men is
so strong that when they die they viii walk up TO
the bar of judgment and ask for a drink.-THite-
hail Times
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
Summer 28oaroina.

GUNNER BOARDING Two UNENGAGED
- Family Rooms can be had At my large summer
residence. Apply by postal or on the premises Sew
entl street road. Open May l. JOHN 4. CLAGE,TT
Briehtwood Posi-Oifice. apIQ4ls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

A LADY FROM THE NORTH DESIRES TO
"A make the acquaintance of a gentleman of means
who j willing TO assist her. Address for three days
Mrs. BERTHA J., Republican Office. ap.I-3t&
nOSIE: COME IMMEDIATELY; ALL SHALL
- be as You wish. LErIE ap20lnlS
NTANTED Two GENTLEMEN. CNAT-
w tached, desire to form the acouaintance of
ladies'; object mutual benefit and enjoyment Ad.
dress in confidence L. :. Republican Office. 1881"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
what She Looks Like.

A girl in one of these poke bonnets
looks though she sitting at the rear end of a
Kansas wagon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21
The Danger of Fire.

The Post-0ffice Department narrowly
escaped a conflagration yesterday morn
ing which might have involved the loss
of Government property and records
which are beyond computation in point
OF value. From time to time alarms of
this kind occur. They are warnings that
should be needed. The necessity for
having an entirely fire-proof building or
place for storing Government records is
an imperative one, as every day adds to
the risk and to the extent of possible loss.
A suggestion reaches us which might be
of value as a temporary expedient. 1t is
proposed that subterranean vault or
series of vaults may be built for the pur-
pose of filing away books and papers
where they will be safe from such disas-
ters. 1t is urged that this plan would in
volve very little cost to the Government,
and would be entirely practical, and
furnish absolute security, as each
compartment could be shut off to itself
with iron doors, and even should fire
catch in one section it could be kept from
extending to others. 1t is further pointed
out that there are many records with
which it is not desirable to cumber up the
building to be erected for the purpose of
storing valuable Government papers and
books, and yet which should be saved for
reference in case Of need. Subterranean
apartments would answer the purpose of
storing these as well as any other method,
and would certainly be of little expense.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-21

A CERTAIN Democratic Senator who will
leave for his home in far distant State
within the next forty-eight hours, not to
return till next December, stated to a
gentleman yesterday that unless the Re-
publicans yielded to the minority the
deadlock would not be broken at the
extra session, nor did he very much be-
lieve that it would be broken in Decem-
ber even. Very well, then. If the
minority intend to revolutionize the Gov
ernment in order that the less may con-
troll the greater, we all should know it at
once. They have tried to reach the same
result in other days and in other ways,
and have always been triumphantly met,
as they viii be again. They have always
gone to the wall in such contest, and in
the present struggle they will not only go
to the wall, but will be pasted" to it so
tight that they will wriggle loose never
more"
WHENEVER the Democratic party at
tempts to carry out a policy they invari-
ably assert the people are behind them
The last election proved eonclusively the
truth Of their oft-repeated declaration.
The people were behind them-so close
behind, indeed, that the kick they ad-
ministered to the most respectable part
of the Democratic anatomy landed the
party outside both Houses of Congress
and left it too mad to cry and too sore to
sit down for quiet and prayerfnl self-ex-
animation. To the Democrats who are at
present checking public business by re-
fusing to obey the will of a majority in
the Senate we say, "The people are be-
hind you" Their boot is lifted and rap
idly approaching contact with the old
familiar spot it knows sowell by having
so often visited.
THIS is the season of the year when the
editor has his room cleaned, and the bones
of young poets which have accumulated
Hur:nO tho o,a aa,.koJ