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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

The Georgia Commissioner of Immigra lion
is still laborng, without an appropriation, to
introduce desirable class of foreign born i'm
migrants, and is heartily backed by the railroad
managers. Mr.. A. Pope, of the Atlantic Coast
Line, has addressed the following telegram to
him, and he calls the people to aid in securing
the people Mr. Pope proposes to bring:
New YORK, April 90, 1881.
Francis Fontain, Commissioner Atlanta, Ca
Can good white farm laborers be used in
your section with fair wages. comfortable ac-
commodations, and good treatment? | can OBJ
tain daily, through our foreign emigrant agency.
good class Of people, and wish to locate them
without waiting for land arrangements Please
inquire among your farmers and answer prompt
ly. A. Pope"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

"A number of citizens in Tallahassee. all
Democrats have recently been arrested by Uni
ted States Deputy Marshal Bennett for alleged
violations of election laws Two Northern men
and two negroes were among this number Ma
rtannG Courier, Nay l2.
This must be mistake. No arrests have
taken place here or indictments found, 80 far as
we know
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

AS usual, The State OF Florida purchased nil
the property sold by The Tax Colleciorat Gaines.
Vile the past week, upon which the taxes were
due and unpaid Union. 8th
At the tar sale IN Lem two weeks sgo only
nfns pieces Of properly were sold to the State ON
which the State and county taxes were only
nRk "a cenfs
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

"A Washington dispatch OF Friday says: The
Republicans held another caucus to-day and
quietly gave up the fight; that is 10 say, that
while no vote was taken on The reversal Of the
rule as to contested nominations mutual UNDER
standing was arrived at that every Senator could
vote as he pleased. Thus the bottom falls out of
the resistance to the Robertson nomination. Il
is thought that the nomination will be taken from
Conklng's committee on Monday and pressed 10
confirmation. Very little opposition Is expected
The caucus was very SHINY attended
THE RUSH OF oFFIcE-sREKERs RENEWED
The renewal OF Executive sessions OF the Sem
ate has brought fresh influx of Office seekers
Many of these were here on the 4lh Of March,
and some fingered long while during the dead
lock- bul finally succumbed 10 financial stringency
and disappointment and returned to their homes
The prospect of more nominations following the
disposal OF The Robertson case brings them back
again on the Lookout for anything that may turn
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17
BroOksville Crescent, May 7th.

When the Republicans turned over the State
government TO George F. Drew, the levy for
State taxes was mills Four years afterwards,
Notwithstanding the promises of economy and
reform, The levy for State tax 10 8 mills The
numbers 8 IN acquired about 4 years ago
national celebrity as meaning political fraud and
dishonesty. Can we, as Democrats, 90 before
ihe people now and change the significance of
these figures, 8 to u that Is exactly the way the
thing stands. Who is responsible for thisf By
whom have the people been deceived These
are the questions for solution"
The above is the way the Tampa Trj1uns puts
the case. Now this is the way the case stands |;
we copy from the textbooks themselves for the
several years.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

1T i rumored that . railroad nom Chssta.
hoochee Fla, to Fert Gaines Ca, distance Of
only sixty miles, 10 In contemplation.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

A difference Of Sor'y-iwo cents on the 600 In
favor Of Democratic administration, instead Of
ten cents against H. Hence there 10 no necessity
for changing the significance Of these figures
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

-. B. eticknsy. Hsa., hes BEEN confirmed a.
Disiricl Attorney lor The Northern District Of
Florida
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-05-17

* SUBSCRIBERS will observe the
russ x Mark on their paper, which signifies
fhai their rEnn or SUBSCRIPTION Has nxrnxD. and
govern themselves accordingly. Ansr paper has
been CROSSED TWICE. II viii most positively be dis
eSztInaed u the amount Of sues0tption 70 not ~
a.itEsd AZ OAes.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
m. rIorcrce.-.ro,her.In.Lnw.,' y


We stated few days ago that Mr. Florences
new comedy " Professor Opsten,' was one which
he brought from Europe. This was mistake.
Professor epstein was written for Mr. Florence
by Mr., woolf the author Of 1.-THE Mighty Dollar"
and Is said to be superiorto even that most sue
cessful piece. The Florcnces offer most inviting
bin for Thanksgiving week and will doubtless do
a splendid business. They ought to be encouraged
in breaking over the rule ofgiving only ono piece
during an entire weeks engagement in a town the
size OF Washington. They will give during the
week "Mighty Dollar" Professor Opstcin,'
"Dombey and Son." and "The Ticket Leave
Man"
"Mother.in. Law" at F0rds this week will afford
American pay-gocgs their first opportunity of
judging what Is requisite to a great London sue
cess-thc play having had the remarkable run In
that city Of 800 nights. The company who viii
give It arc Of high standing in the profession.
Mr.. W. J, Ferguson, particularly, is welcome here,
where his appearance last season as PttGcUs 4ircen
In " Hazel Kirke" won him many admirers. John
Dillon is wcl-known In Chicago md throughout
the Northwest as an actor of sterling merit Mrs.
Germon, Miss Don Mr. Holland, and others of the
cast need no recommendation to Washington
DpOula
National Republican., 1881-11-21
An A.,onIsI,cd PREACHER.

prominent pastorin this city had rather
peculiar experience In Baltimore recently. He
was there on II short visit and before leaving for
home he stopped at fashionable tailor's to get q
suit of clothes lie Is rather particular about his
clothes. aud gave the tailor II number of directions
while his measure was being taken. After the suit
matter had been disposed ofhe said In casual way
mine will be IN to pny for these clothes, and you
can then send them to this address" handing over
his card. lie had no more than gotten out this
statement when the tailor, with eyes flashing
sprgng upon him and grasping him by the collar,
yelled, " You rascal, you cant come that ON me.
There has been too many of you fellows about
lately" and without waiting for All explanation
the rate knight of the goose hustled the aslonished
preacher out of his store upon the sidewalk. The
dominic took the next train for Washington, ana
is now amusing his friends by relating this in
pilnnt
National Republican., 1881-11-21
suicide of an Army Omccr.

Liutenant Luke Clarke, retired, United
States army, committed suicide Saturday, at Bu-
cyrus, Ohio, by throwing himself in front of loco.
motive Mr.. Clarke was about thirty six years Of
age. lie was native Of Lancaster, Ohio,
and was an adopted son of the late Thomas
Ewing, the father of Mrs. w. 7. sherman.
When General Sherman was made Coll
onel Of the Thirteenth Infantry Clarke enlisted
in the regiment, III 1862, and was soon after made
q sergeant When General Sherman's son, Willie,
died at Memphis. Sergeant Clarke was the senior
of the escort of non. commissioned officers of the
Thirteenth Infantry who accompanied the re-
mains North. He wns mndo n Lieutenant of the
Second Infantry, June Z, 1851 and joined his com
mand In same month in the Army of the
Potomac, and was almost at once detailed
on the stail of General Samuel Sprigg
Carroll as nidc. camp. In almost the first Gc-
ton after this detail he was severely wounded i'll
the right forearm, which neccsSitatcd the rescc-
ton ot nearly four inches Of bone. and for this
wound he was retired In 1865. He was graduate OF
the Columbian Law School here Of the class flSI2,
aud since that date has been engaged In the pruc.
lice of his profession at Cincinnati with Colonel
Charles W, MOultOn,
National Republican., 1881-11-21
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.Den,t, of John Alexander.

Mr.. John Alexander for many years a
paperhanger doing business on the Avenue, near
Thirteenth street, died suddenly Of heart disease
yesterday morning at his residence, on Fourteenth
street, adjoining Foundry Church, in the fifty
ninth year Of his age lie had been ailing slightly
for about three days, but was supposed to be Inn
proving, and rose ut six o'clock yesterday morn
ing, took pear from n table in the room, ate IL
with q RELISH and fell to the floor dead. Mr.. Alex.
ander was for many years engaged in the uphol.
sterng and plpcrhanging business, end at one
time was quite wealthy. He was still large
property owner. lie leaves two children, n son
and a daughter by his first wife. He was man ui
generous impulses, and had large circle of
friends who viii sincerely mourn his loss. He
was n member Of the Washington Beneficial Eu-
dowment Association, aud had also n $4,000 In
surance policy on his life. His remains were
placed IN ice by Undertaken W. X. Spearc, and
the funeral win lake place at two o'clock to.mor
row afternoon, the nterment to be beside his first
wife In Mount Olyet Cemetery
National Republican., 1881-11-21
THE LITERARY SOCIETY.
Memorial Meeting Saturday Might mt Pro-
ErssOr tnIiRudet's.

The Literary Society held memorial
meeting On Saturday evening at the residence Of
Professor Gnllaudct, at Kendall Green. The late
President Garfield was one Of the original mem-
bers Of the society, and Saturday was his hnieth
birthday 1t was thought peculiarly fitting for the
memorial service There were many portraits of
the lnte President exhibited, and the 1ofnl dec
orations OF the rooms were tasteful aud abundant.
Papers were read and addresses made by Professor
Gallaudet, Librarian sponord, Judge Drake Pro-
fesSor Hoffman, Colonel Garrick Mallery, and DR..
yelling, of Columbian College, aud the exercises
closed with poem, entitled by the Sea- by
Mrs Frances lIodgsOn Burnett. touching
letter from Mrs. Garfield was read by Judge Drake,
and letters were read from many distinguished
people regrettug their inability to be present II
was expected that President Arthur would attend,
but he was not present, although some of the spe-
cinls lclugraphCd to the contrary. Among those
present were Senator and Mrs. Window, Treasurer
and Mrs. Gilhllan. Senator aud Mrs. Morrell, and
Miss Swami, Colonel aud Mrs. Garrck Mallcry,
Mrs. DalghrCn, Mrs. Lander, Librarian aud Mrs.
SpofiUrd MIR, and Mrs. Henry Ulkc, t. c, Messor,
L. II Miller, Marshal !. q. Nicolay and wife, Dr.
J. NJ. Toner, Professor Hoffman, Professor lllgard,
Justice and Mrs. Drake, General AlvOrd, Mr.. and
Mrs, Nenly, Mr. aud Mrs. s. H. Kaufman, Colonel
Irish, Mrs. MOrrcll, Mr. Andrews, the artist, and
wife; Chief.Jusice Waite, Judge and Mrs Saun
ders Johnston, Miss f. b. Johnston, and DIR. and
National Republican., 1881-11-21
The Land League in washington.

An important meeting, which was
argcly attended, was held last evening at o2d
G street northwest, for the purpose Of organizing
n central branch ofthc Land League In Washing
ton. Mr.. D. A. Brosnan called the meeting to
order. After the transaction of some preliminary
buincss an election Of officers was had, with the
following result: President ]. ID. OCOnnell
treasurer, d. 4. BrosnHn; secretary, j. NJ. kCogh
Forty.nvc members were enrolled, among whom
we observed large number of our adopted Irish
fellow. citizens. who have for years past been
prominent partcipatOrs in Irish national affairs
The election OF delegates to the Irish National Con-
vcntion, to take place Mt Chicago on the Both III.
stnut, was the subject Of an interesting discussion
and IL was finally decided that special meeting
should be held on Wednesday evening next at hall
past seven o'clock, IN which the friends Of the
cause in this District are cordially invited.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
The CoIumbia soat Club.

The last of the series of dances given by
the Columbia Bont Club took place Saturday night.
1t was perhaps the most enjoyable of the season,
and 1t was with the greatest reluctance that the
lady friends of the club bid them ndieu to meet
again in the spring. Among those present were
the Misses Erickson, Frackcr, Colgate Hester,
Noble, ShRber Carrie aud Kttic Hnrdie Cns.ln,
Annie Jones, Murphy, Dovilliers, Mrs. Norris,
Misses Dancnhowcr, Ada Brown, Adams, Lawrence,
McIalls, Cownn, Stewart, Robinson, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Carman, Misses Bryan. Getty. Cragin, and Nichols.
Ii Il the intention OF the ColumbiHs TO establish u
winter club, the membership OF which will be
composed of members from the boat club. Spacious
rooms have been secured in the Corcoran build
ing, and about litty names have already been
given to the committee on organization, which
nd m all
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Arres, rEx.Dep..y Audi,orL,,Iy.

Mr.. Fred p. Lilly, formerly Deputy
Sixth Auditor, was Saturday arrested by Special
Agent a. ID, Ncwcomb, upon warrant sworn out
by p. Henry Woodward, of the Post Ohico Depart.
ment, charging that he received $1,000 from one
George II. Brot for procuring him mail con-
tract. Woodward claims to have obtained some
letters written by Lilly to Brott which show the
corrupt transactions. MrIilly was taken before
United States Commissioner Charles S. Bundy,
9uuse 5etT mIlso' Appearing Ior @ me hccuseu n,,a
Bail was fixed IN the sum of So 600. Mr. Henry ".
Baker became the surety and the hearing was set
or o-day at y. m.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
The CIcrI,s' Arn,y Record.

tt is understood that roll has becn
prepared for Congress in the Treasury Department
showing the names of employees, the place from
whence they were appointed, and their service in
the army. In this connection II is learned that
many of the clerks who were In the Department
during the entire war have taken the credit rs
army service Of their connection with the Treasury
guards and other organizations that were formed
here during the excitement incident to Early,
raid. 1fthis is so the roll will not furnish the IN
formation which Congress desired to obtain NJ
clerk Is entitled to record for warscrvcc unless hC
cun show an honorable discharge from the army,
navy, or marine.
National Republican., 1881-11-21

The ChrIntlnmcy Cnsc.

The examination of Mrs, Lugenbeel,
mother of Mrs Christiancy, was continued satur.
day before Commissioner Lovcjoy. She stated
that her daughter submitted to her all the letters
that she wrote and read her those that she received
The letters put in with Giros testimony were sub
mtted to her and carefully read over She said
the writing was like and unlike that of her daugh-
ters but she did not think that she wrote them.
Mr.. Cuppy said that at the first of the week in re-
spOnse to IN inquiry from him. Mr. Cole had stated
that Charles Goodman would be present that week
to complete his testimony aud Miss Mary Cham =
berluinc TO sign her deposition. IL was now
Saturday and neither had appeared, and he wished
to know when they might bo expected Mr.. Cole
said that his advlces were that the parties would
be present at the time stated. They had not come
but he still expected them.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
a Gard from nro,ner whl,srord.

10 tne bultor OF The REPUBLICAN;
| thank you for the help the press and
chiei ofpolce has given me in my mission for the
poor, helpless strangers, men and boys There has
been no disturbance since the recent altnck OF q
gang Of rulinns. Two officers on their beat visit
tho rowdies from assembling under the tank of the
Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad or the bridge front.
ing the mission | have no fear Of any further
trouble. II is only the fanatioism Of a few bad
characters In the neighborhoOd who think that
ought to go to Italy for a permit to do good in
AmeritR that annoy me have many friends in
this vicinity who love the Lord Jesus, my Master,
who has protected me and will TIL lie comes
JOHN WUfTEFORD.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
A w,shin-,oninn's Success.

The Montreal Daily Star thus speaks of
Miss Matte l.. Lawrence, Washingtonian WHO
taught for several years In the Sumner School, who
Is now travelling with the Jubilee Singers: If 1t
We're possible then the acme Of expression is
reached by Miss Lawrence, who in every tone,
look, and minutest muscular movement loses her.
self in the very soul of her sentiment. She, more
qualities of the opcraic style of singing and this
together with her wonderful facility of expression
aud the reaching melody of her voice, makes her
irresistible as sOlois IN all pieces where the finer
emotions are to be depicted. Her features are fine
and regular and. lighted up by her beauty Of eX-
preston, arc decidedly handsome. She could, lin-
dOubtcdiy be one of the most popular star sopranos
of the day II the world could but overlook the
senseless prejudice of color"
National Republican., 1881-11-21
GcpernI Wn,,.er prolec,cd.

The Census Clerks held meeting in
the room of Chief Richards Saturday afternoon
preliminary to getting up Il testimonial to General
+. A. Walker, their late Superintendent Mr.,
Harry W. Coffin called the meeting TO order and
Mr.. Stephen d. FcSscndcn wns elected chairman.
Speeches were made by Mossrs. Richards, Leland
W0rdlc Hopkins Williams. and others. II was
appoint committees TO confer with all the clerks of
the Bureau aud report the feeling as to the best
method of DrOCcdure.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
= veteran Typo IIonorcd.

Mr.. Michael Cation, who for forty-siX year'
has filed the Office of treasurer Of Columbia Typo
gnphical Society, was on saturday evening visited
by the members of the society in body, who pre-
token Of their appreciation of the value of ms
vices Mr., Judd made the presentation address
and Mr.. Cation replied, and requested Mr.. Cavis L
read for him n statement showing how much h,
felt the winding up of the affairs Of the society
which he had for so many years been an officer
Mr.. ClaXton followed In n speech that rcmlndc,
all assembled of old times and aiterau interchange
ofgood wishes the Columbia typographical Socict.
adjourned sine die
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Ncw Scvcr 40 ir DuIIt.

Bidsw were opened in the Commissioners
Office Saturday for laying sewer on Virginia
avenue, Sixth, Four and-a.half to Third streets,
and connecting with the Tibcr sewer. The work
is divided into eight sections and the following
were the bids: Edward Lynch and G. S, Mills,
s2S3lG s3I73 s96l9, si56, 1851, sl.5s, s21s sl2o;
william Hussey, S2.ii, S262 s295, $3.50, S2.63, 90
cents So cents, 20 cents NJ. Hines, s3,25, s5.2i.
$500 $3.50, S375 20 cents, Go cents % cents Null
lOny & Reynolds, $500 s3l0, $780, $3.50, s2.65. 10
cents G5 cents, 40 cents; b. J. Coyle S2S5, s305,
s3.i5. $3.50, S2G5, sii5, sl.5O, 81; W, II. Mohler,
S2Gl s275, $500 SSa sci Sl09 s. cent? O. cents
81 10, Sl.l0. No awards were made, but the con.
tract will probably be given to William Hussey
who i3 the lowest bidder.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Tho Dasianways.

The Dashoways' meeting at Lincoln Hall
last night was conducted by its president, IT, b.
Moulton and was opened by prayer by Brother
Gon2alvcs. Aftcr introductory remarks by the
president, Charlie Nyc was introduced. who enter
ained the large audience with one of his very best
speeches; after which Brother Palmer favored the
audience with recitation. Resolutions express
svc of the sincere regret of the club relative to tho
death of the late chaplain, Brother G. W. Denson,
were unanimously adopted. The meeting was en-.
thusnstic and large number of persons signed
the pledge.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Another sion. for the Monument.

His MaloSIy INC Klngo Slnm has made
promise to Hon. John A. IIalderman, our consul.
general in that remote kingdom, toprcscnt through
him TO the National Museum at Washington q
series Of articles illustrating the life manners and
customs of the SiRmese people This collection Is
now being made by me Kings secretary, and 1t
has further promised General IlRldermRn to fllr-
nish memorial stone for the Washington National
Monument.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Uuc,c s,m,s Expense.

Postmaster-General James and party
let Washington Saturday morning for Charleston,
whence they will proceed to Florida, with the in.
tenion of returning to Washington, via Atlanta,
nbout the lst Of December. The party consists of
Elmer and wife, Mr.. Frank James, Mrs. Pearson,
(hc Postmaster Generals daughter), Colonel
Thompson, superintendent OF the Railway Mail
aud Mr. Van Wormer Chief Clerk of the Post.
Onlco Department..
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Lnnn,lnh rrc.cntntion.

The presentation Of the Jonadab badge,
voted for at Friendship Division fair last week, TO
W. II. Andrus, chief of Spartan Council, formed a
pleasant feature of the meeting Of the council on
Saturday evening. The presentation address VAS
made hy Brother Jack Humphreys, Hud responded
to in happy manner by The fortunate recipient
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Tho s,a..Houto Cases Ia Print.

The pamphlet containing n full ver-
batim report of the proceedings Of the recent star
route cases in the United State Supreme Court of
the District wherein an attempt wns made to in.
stiiute criminal proceedings by information in
lieu of Indictment by grand jury, is ready and
can be had upon application TO the business. office
Of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN II will prove u
Textbook to tho legal profession upon this mpor.
tant question in criminal practice. Price 81 per
National Republican., 1881-11-21
The worn OF the license hoard.

IHt IlCCHst DONTU HWVt tIVWUDOUI
$50 applications since the list Of the month. A
large number of these have been passed upon
aud approved, while others nre still being con,
additional applications viii be received before the
business for the year will be completed. They are
not coming In rs rapidly as they should, aud the
members Of the board would like 10 adopt some
mensnrus 10 mnke the dealers moro prOmpl
National Republican., 1881-11-21
E:Thc National Grange and Dr.. LorInG.

NU 1TIUUI1Hg UI I11U NaVT0HH1 VTUHpU
Saturday the following was unanimously adopted
Reso,Ued, That committee Of ten Of this body be
appointed to visit the Commissioner of Agrculturc to
confer with him IN relation To the elevation OF his de-
partment TO higher rank, and TO convey the protest
of the National Grange against embracing In that de-
pnrmont other industries interests beyond the one
which we reprcsent-agriculture.
A committee was appointed to carry out the oN-
icct of the resolution. The meeting of the Grange
Saturday evening was devoted to memorial ad-
National Republican., 1881-11-21
TI,c IlrIrYnn nnmsc.

Mr., 7, RoessIe Z Son have leased The
DeloyGn House, In Albany, N, Y, for Il term o
years, commencing ON the 1t Of May next. Mr., 4
H. Roessle will have the active manage meut Of the
house, aud the prediction may be ciuldvuty mHdt
that all the appointments will be iully up 10 the
standard which has made the Abingdon, in this
city, 50 pupular with the travelling public.
National Republican., 1881-11-21
Additional contributions.
The following additional contributions
have been received at the business Office of TIE
u pptfPt IT. ~ ainra Saturday,
sercnade to Judge Lawrence. -anu

ilOl' W llllllLh iAdNiShSSi ilihJ NOlllp-
troller of the Treasury Department, was serenaded
at his residence, 1874 Vermont avenue, on satur-
day night, by the Ohio Republican Association
Several airs we're played by the band aud then in
response 10 loud calls, Judge Lawrence appeared
and acknowledged the compliment in feliCituus
speech The party was then invited within and
pnrtOOk of Refreshments, The baud played a part
Ing piece anu the assembled natives Of the Buck.
eye State dispcTsed.