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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

In his annual report 10 the President, the Com
missioner of Agriculture says that upon entering
upon the discharge of his duties on July last
he found an elaborate plan of operations for the
year already laid out by his predecessor. Such OF
the investigations as he thought of value
desire to bring them to legitimate concu-
sions. Commissioner Lorng says; Provision
had been made for investigating the agricultural
condition of the Pacific coast for continuing the
work on the artesian well In Colorado; for pro-
ceedng with the experiment in the cultivation of
the tea plant; for concluding the investigation
into the manufacture Of sugar from sorghum; for
observation on the existence of pleuro- pr eumonia
and other contagious diseases of animals both In
this country and in those English ports to which
American cattle are exported; for continued ex-
animation into the necessities and opportunities of
American forestry; for tests of textile fibres both
animal and yegetabe for scientific investiga-
ton Of the habits of insects injurious 10 yegeaion
and of the best methods of destroying them; and
for the usual work of the Department for which
appropriations had been made by Congress-" All
OF these subjects have been given the most careful
attention, both by the Commissioner and by ex-
perenced experts In the various branches, and the
report contains many valuable conclusions arrived
at by the Department.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
OFFICE SEEKERS.
To the Editor of TIE RrrunLrcAN.


Your remark, No man should either be put
into or turned out of office because Of his color or
nativity" Is right and just, but does II express all
Is not one of the fashionable of American GRAY
Tugs the desire for the honor Of Officer put the
matter on the highest plane of responsibility on
which II may be placed in connection with our
brother of u more bleached hue Why should we
who are the same rs our brother, except not being
so faded out In complexion, be not permitted TO
crave and enjoy, If we have merit u part of the
same solid nourshing food In this respect that Is
partaken of by our paler brother2 The most we
get so to speak, is the sloppings- over. We enjoy
but very little Of the solid meat OF office that Is
our due through numbers, fitness, and because he
role dey otion The scraps that doled out 70 us,
with very few exceptions, are OF the char
acter that II they do not tend to
degrade, they do not greatly tend toward eleyat-
Ing There Is stamped on nearly all Of them, "You
are allied with degraded race" II must be con-
sidorcd that the darker. hued brother Is n strug
Cling brothers that with him the possession folice
carries with Il not only the salary consideration.
but the respect which the possession OF positions
OF honor and trust begetsj that in his efforts 70 be-
come properly respected he regards this as JUST
fable agency. The opportunity does not exist 10
turn him out ofmany Offices on account ofhs color
or nativity, for he is not to be found in many This
matter is being considered by .colored men with
thoughts that differ from those that absorbed their
minds in the past. ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

The streets present lively bustllng appearance
these days, and shopping Just now seems TO be the
chief end of women and the men, too Christmas
been begun so far ahead that everybody will be
ready for 1t. Business men find customers numer-
Gus and trade brisk, and everything points to
hearty observance and enjoyment of the holiday
season. The small boy and the tin horn. n combi-
nation which absorbs great deal of public atten-
ton at this season, is on hand very numerously
and is having good time. Horn blowing is an
ancient custom, but there are some people that
seem never 10 be able to get used to IT, and every
same expressions in its, condemnation. But the
custom still lives and the horns increase
in numbers, size, and hoaneness, and SO does
the small boy at the other end on Christmas Eve
the boys of larger growth reinforce the younger
members of the Christmas band, and sounds of
startling character fill the streets. But then every
body Is feeling happy ought TO be, and alitte
noise more or less makes no difference.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
AtlncLing snrn nernhnrdt.

Particulars of the attack on Sara Bernhard In
Odessa have come to hand. furious crowd
gathered around her carriage, and amid cries of
Down with the Jewessi" "Out with your
money!" threw stones at the vehicle. The coach
man, however, was able TO break away from the
crowd and Mile. Bernhard reached her hotel in
safety but here another crowd was gathered and
the attack recommended. Mile. Bcrnhardt opened
the case containing the jewelry she had just worn
and flung them among the people. A scramble
Immediately ensued, and the actress and her COM
panion, taking advantage Of the lull, rushed into
the hotel, the doors of which were at once closed
While Mile. Bernhardt lay fainting in the hall the
mob endeavored to effectan entrance, shouting,
"out with the Jewessl She has given us false da-
monds Out with her, or we shall smash every.
thingl'' The actress, who had quickly recovered
from her swoon, laughed gayly, exclaiming. "Do
these gentry think that am going to cast pearls
before swine2" Quiet was not restored tiff past
midnight, and q number of arrests were made.
The troops occupied the houses of the Weather
Jowsto defend them from aggression, and patrols
promenaded the streets inhabited by the Jews all
through the night. Many excuses were. however,
committed, and several shops were wrecked, in
Guiding that of Solomon Bernhard, who was
believed by the crowd TO be u relative of the ac-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
WHY IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
The Reasons Given by n Boston Merchant
Who Mns NiudIed The Mmticr.


reporter dropped into one of our largest retail
establishments Wednesday and held conversa-
ton with the proprietor.
You have great rush" remarked the reporter
"Yes," replied the proprietor, "a big rush
partly because II is holiday season, but mainly on
account of advertising"
T" How can you tell whether advertising pays
and what papers are good mediumsH'
g. can tell that advertising pays by stopping my
advertisements: I've tried 1t. Trade drops, not
at once, but the tide of purchasers flows some
other way. The cash receipts tell the story"
ais there any difference In the sharpness of the
buyers-I mean dothey haggle much over prices2"
"Oh, no we sell ut one price, and all the best
stores In Boston do the same. They will some
times say they, can buy. such and such an article
cheaper elsewhere. When they mention the place
send and see If 1t is true, and If so mark
stock down."
Suppose you should give up adyertising?'
"Well, should save q big pile of money the first
year, but should lose bigger pile the next two
years You must keep the boiler heated If you
want steam. If you bank your fires too long, it
takes time to start up. Advertising is the steam
which keeps business moving; I've studied the
matterh-IOstOu Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

The Secretary of War yesterday transmitted to
the Senate the report of Major Mcfarland, of the
Engineer Corps, relative 10 recent surveys and ex-
amlnations at sackets Harbor, NJ Y. Major Nc.
farland reports that In order to admit the passage
Of the largest yessels-yessels drawing fourteen
feet OF water-that can pass through the Welland
70 deepen the harbor TO sixteen feet. The esti-
mated cost Of such improvement he places at
S6b,OOO As the Welland Canal is not likely to be
adapted to the passage Of vessels drawing fourteen
ieet of water for u number of years 10 come,
Major Mcfarland thinks II unadvisable TO con-
slider this project at present. He however recon-
mends an Improvement of the harbOr which
would permit the passage Of vessels drawing from
six 10 eleven feet, and estimates the cost Of I'm
proyements necessary to accomplish this and
secure depth OF twelve feet in the channel at
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Renominnted for ,Inxar.

special dispatch was received yesterday from
Pensacola announcing that Colonel ]. NJ. Tarble,
the present Republican mayor, was renominated
by reclamation for mayor OF the city of Pensacola
by the Republican convention. His election, which
is assured fact will be heartily Endorsed by his
host of friends In this city and elsewhere, whose
only regret is that they could not cast their votes
for him. He has been In our city for the past few
weeks. and by his liberallty of sentiment and d.
rect, incisive intelligence as regards all matters
pertaining TO his State won the admiration as well
the esteem of all acquaintance of both parties,
Republican or Democratic, TO him. His adopted
city aud State is TO be congratulated upon SO ex-
cellent selection,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
From Iurx.nox to norIr.

The trial of David Monat, charged with irregu-
larities in connection with election returns,
the transfer of one of the jurors from the jury
box TO the prisoners dock. This man admitted
that he had been known by the names Of Miller,
the jury under the assumed name of #, Schultz,
but the wife Of the man rightly bearing that name
swore that her husband had been out OF the city
held to answer charge of contempt of court and
such other allegations as the district attorney
might prefer against him. The remainder Of the
jury were discharged, and the trial must be re-
suIned before Jury Is selected from new panel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
THE WASHINGTON PRIMER.

AS / was walking down Pennsylvania avenue
the other evening saw u candidate standing In
front of the old National. lie was standing still.
He was Democratic candidate. If he had been
Republican, candidate he would have been rum
ming Democratic candidates are not real cnndi-
dates. They cannot run. They do not even walk.
When n person becomes very tired he should
become Democratic candidate, aud then he can
rest. They are always tired, and the country is
What is this sec coming toward me9 Is
II locomotive headlight? No. Then II must
live it's q mans nose. What funny nose 1t is.
1t looks like bonfire. Half dozen OF such noses
would make a Fourth OF July celebration. Such
noses are what make so much money come TO
General Raum; but Is too bad that such lovely
tinted nCse has such homely man behind II.
That nose has cost the poor man n deal of
noses great many distilories would have to
close and all of the brcweries would go into bank
ruptcy. 1.-THE owner of that nose would drink too
much water his nose would lose its color. Little
boy, IT, you wouls like nose ms big as n seed cow
cumber and tinted like gobbers neck on n cold
winter morning, don't drink too much water. How
many noses like that would Il take TO make a rain
bow3 When you meet that man ask him to let
you liaht your cigar by his nose If you would
not like such a nose, look not upon the wine when
1t is red.
DO you go to church, / do. We have contribu-
ton plate ut our church. You should see 1t when
missionary collection is taken UP, ANA then count
very slow, or you would make mistake Four but
tons. one nickel, blue chip and spectaclo-glass.
Yes, that is all We send these to the poor heather
Except the nickel) How they will rejoice. Don't
you wish you was u heathen?
Imeta man who had just stopped his REPUBLICAN,.
looked as If he had been stealing sheep. How
will he know what is going on, now that he has
stopped his paper' One of these days. he will
break his neck or want an Office, and then the
paper will say nothing about 1t. That will be
treating him just right.
A funny episode occurred in one of our schools
the other day. The teacher came into the class
room. That teacher is wide between the eyes lie
sat down in chair. There was bent pin in that
man, and found 1t out soon us the pin tackled
him. The question was: "Will he rise again p
We should smile. But that teacher did not smile.
He was sober teacher. But he took that boy out
who put that pin ON his chair and played SON
nata with ferrulc on the lower part Of his back,
until he will eat his meals from the mantelpiece
for month. That boy was trying to be humor-
list. Would you like TO be n humorist, my little
man? Go and see that teacher; he can cure you.
UNCLE JONATHAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
rrnn,.ahn,..i,I...,..

Commissioner Of Internal Revenue Raum yes
terday received dispatch from Andrew CLARK
since December 10 distilleries, 10000 gallons Of
beer and mash 200 gallons of low Wines 40 gallons
OF whisky, and 90 bushels Of malt and made ~ ar
rests, He also received the following telegram
from X. I, Patterson, collector ut Memphis, Tenn:
The raiding party which went Into Carroll and
Henderson Counties in charge of Deputies Dyer
ana Cooper returned after destroying four dist
leries aud large quantity of mash and other ma
teria. hope to have the guilty parties arrested
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
A YirrinIn ainreiieer.

Brad Adams sends copy of Chataigne's Vir-
ginia Business Directory and Gazetteer" one OF the
best and most comprehensive of It's kind. To mer-
chants aud others having trade or intercourse with
the ~ Old Dominion" It win prove an invaluable
aid Besides the directory proper-containing the
names and addresses Of merchants, manufacturers,
and professional men Of the State-the amount OF
useful miscellaneous information given is alone
worth the price Of the work. There is given the
places and times Of meeting of the various courts,
tabulated statement OF each county's population,
white and colored, value of real estate railroad
distances, and much other valuable data A large
aale for this work is predicted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

Commissioner Loring is certainly success as
personal disseminator of information relating 10
his department His various addresses before ag-
ricultural gatherings and other bodies have been
full of the latest facts and statistics grouped and
presented with rare skill In popuiarizing knowl-
edgaa rendering information interesting and
instructive. His latest effort, before the National
Cotton Planters Association, In connection with
the exposition at Atlanta, shows that his agricul
tural lore Is not confined TO subjects appropriate To
the Farm Yard Club Of Jotham." The condition
of cotton culture, and the need OF diversified farm
ing at the South have not been more intelligently
OF forcibly stated by any one.-Bost0R Herald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

During the month of November there arrived IN
the customs districts of Baltimore, Boston, Detroit
Huron, Minnesota, New Orleans New York, Pas
samaquoddy, Philadelphia, and San Francisco
56,2l6 passengers, Of whom 81 $50 were immigrants
3267 citizens Of the United States returned from
abroad, and 1903 aliens not intending TO remain IN
the United States. OF this total number of immi-
grants there arrived from England and Wales
bS23 Ireland 1924 Scotland, $50; Austria, 1,l5i
1890; Hungary, $685. Italy, 2,97S; Netherlands
3bs; Norway, 1924; Poland, 225; Russia, l,72l
tries oog
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Tennc.,,e,, Cop,inr CIV.

Chattanooga is now experiencing an access of
prosperity Unprecedented in its history During
the past few days arrangements have been con-
summated for the removal of the Barlow blast
furnace Of Barlow County Georgia, TO that city,
and 1t will be in operation there In six months.
A company with s500OO capital has been organ
lied TO ut once operate a stove factory in that
place, A large Aouring- mill will be erected this
winter. An electric light company is already or
ganzed, and the lights will DO In readiness for
In three months. An American District Alarm
organizing. and also another blast inr-
mace. The third furnace will probably be erected
there In the spring.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
AudItor or railroad Accounts.

10 the Editor OF TIE NEPuBLlCAN;
A telegram 10 the New York papers dated at
Washington, December 70, announces that the
friends OF Mr. S. Y McNair, assistant auditor of the
Erie Railway, are urging his appointment as Au-
ditor of Railroad Accounts. Is this the gentleman
who was formerly from Pennsylvania, and In 1861
a clerk In the Post-Ohice Department, and ut the
breaking out of the war deserted the flag OF his
country TO go South, not 10 fight, but TO carry 70
the rebel government the valuable knowledge nc
quired by him as clerk aforesaid which was
made available by giving him clerkship In tho
rebel post Office department? If this Is the man
II will be curious to know who his friends are who
are pushing II man with such a record. Who is
also known as a red hot Bourbon Democrat, and
was an active supporter OF General Hancock In the
last presidential election. STALWART,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
The noat Race on Chrintmns.

New interest has been Infused into the forth
coming boat race between the crews of the several
vessels lying at the nayyyard by the fact that the
crew of the Portsmouth, among whom are several
of the Trenton's famous racing crew, have ex-
pressed their intention OF entering boat and Will
their competitors. As the event bids fair 10 be as
spirited aud hotly contested rs man % war boat
races usually are, lovers of aquatic sports should
a han
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
m. Income ar nuraet,.Cou,,,.

LONDON, Dec 2l-Truth says: although Baron
ess Burdelt- Coutts has resigned the property in
dispute in order TO avoid litigation, She Is al.
lowed by her sister two.fiilhs Of the income from
the bank fund for life Her income, however, is
reduced by $4,000 year"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
General sI,ermnn,. sabre.

The veteran soldiers in the vicinity Of Boston
are holding grand bazaar TO raise funds In aid of
the Massachusetts Soldiers Home. The man
ayers Fsked prominent officers OF the late war to
loan splires, &c used during the war, for exhibit
tion and among other answers 10 requests the fol-
lowing characteristic letter was received;
HEADQUARTERS Army on THE
UNITED SrATRs,
,.,, ,, =, WARRINGTON, Dec, 0, 1881.
MY DEAR sfn; You ask me for the loan OF "the
sword OF sabre. lwore ,d during the famous march 20
hetea, The truth IL Ibid not wear sword or sabre
during That march, nor at any lime after succeeded
General Grant IN the command of Western armies nj
Nashville, March, 1854 The only honest relic nos
sess OF that march II my saddle, which value for It's
real goodness. use Il now when have occasion 10
mount horse. stu, for the purpose you haye--to
please several thousand old soldiers ~ have sent
70 you, ana hereby certify that actually used that
saddle during the war nom about July iS62, TO the
end rode thai Identical saddle from Corinth, Miss
niehd and servant, W. 4. SHERMAN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
AMeAtnr,, Amman

The man or politician who can so shape events
as to promise an early obliteraton ofsectonal ami
recognized as Of the ablest and most practical
statesmen of these times. That man, that poll
tlcan that statesman Is George q. GOrhan-and
the highest proof of the strong character, honest
political sentiments, and patriotic craftsmanship OF
General Malone Is found in the steadfast support
which he extends GOrham AS the wise friend ofthc
Southern peOple.-CdrsOn (NeU,) Indeu.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

Miss Julia and her mamma were on q visit to
q newspaper Office. "Who," inquired the blush
ing maiden, sis yonder merry man, whose face is
wreathed in SMILES whose eye is bright, whose
laugh is loud aud longT THAT, my dear" re-
marked the business manager, sis the obituary
mournful, like unto discharged tTagedian In the
undertaking business" That fair maiden, is
our professional humorist. He was born that
pnV.b
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

Young man, when she climbs ir the car.
With smile so killing sweet"
Hands you her nickle for her fare,
Look out l-she wants your seat.
III sho be one Of" equal rights"
Aud tries the suffrage" plan,
Tell her to reach up for u strap
And staHd up -Like man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

Mhat gu you 10 VIII ln Ih lSltvI thet was on
who cleans up his room 81 tuck II 70 de post.
once, sab, and put II in de hole,h "WhHt did you
do that for2 Did you not see that there was no
address on the developer Il saw dar was no
wrilin' on de yelope, but lowed yer did dat ar
on purposs, so couldn't tell who yer was aw itin
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
.Inin ihe nltcIl.n

train at ChillcOthe. No. on Monday night,
and when near Utica drew reyoYers and de.
manded the passengers, money. The passengers
hid their valuables under the seats and the would
BIO robbers got nothing, Conductor Bushnell,
with the train crew, collargd the ruffans and
threw them of the train into the ditch Al Utica
Bushnell sent back party 70 arrest the men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
SWEET SLEEP.


Sleep, children, sleepi
For peace like dove
Spreads heavenly wings
Your slumbers above,
And tenderly sings,
IAN Is love. all h love-"
Safe, sheltered, and secure,
Aiy nurslings In your nest,
Here all Is peaceful, pure,
Here take your blessed resti
Here IL your haven sure
Upon your mothers breast
Out are the lights OF the town,
But the lamps Of Heaven shine on.
And guardian angels look down,
With faces oa hr'sltn.f 'H.7n
On slumhrr-
MY duF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

An Infant child of Kate Gaslan, colored, living
on Sixth street. between Market and Federal
streets died early Tuesday morning from lack of
medical attendance. The coroner Investigated
the case and gave certificate fburlal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

The steamer Wacgland win sail from New York
en- th" est i'H,pn' Nul direct mails for Belgium.
'rrF -FiiNrlund from New
uta been postponed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Magazines.

The North American ReUielp for January, 1882
comes to hand from the publishers aud every
number in Its table of contents is of live interest
at this time, 1.-THE Moral Responsibility OF the In
sane" isably discussed by such eminent authorities
Drs J. J. Ewcll q. NJ Beard, T. O. Seguin, j. s.
Jewell, and q. Il. Folsom and then como the fol-
lowing interesting articles: The New Political
Machine" by William Martin Dickson; "Shall
Women Practice MedicinoT' by Mary Putnam
jacob, NJ. d.; 1.-THE Geneva Award and the In
surance Companies" by George u. Coale "a
Chapter Of Confederate History" by \. q. Ruiiln.
The Musical Herald for December presents an
unusual amount of attractive reading matter
opening with most interesting sketch of Carl
Zerrahn, the famous Boston conductor and leader
of the old Germania Orchestra, and for the past
fifteen years director of the Harvard symphony
Association The music in this number consists
of an anthem, God Shall Wipe Away All Tears"
by q. ii. Whittier, IT,, op. 10; song, "'Twas Only
a Dream" by Henri Fisher and " Passionate" by
Franz liitz, op. ia.
The american Law Repiep for December Is, as
usual filled with matter of great interest to the
legal profession, aud the reviews and notes show
the care and discrimination of its able editor,
Charles Il. Grlnnell. The leading articles are
waiver and Estoppel as Applied in the Con-
struction of Fire Insurance Policies" by III. O..
Wood, and "Who Arc Partners2" by William L..
Merfree, ST. Little, Brown g. Co., Boston, are the
publishers,
1.-THE Lutheran Almanac for 1882 " Is received
from the Lutheran Publication Society of Phia-
delrhiA, and contains much statistical and other
interesting information in reference 10 denOm-
ination that is greatly on the increase in this
country.