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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Rarnum and the Future.

Barnum lets in ten thousand people
at the Madison Square Garden every night, and
turns a,hundred thousand away, according 10 the
veracious statements of his trumpeters. There Is
in the daily papers touching appeal made By old
B. to the public TO come in the daytime and give
themselves a chance This impecuniOus old Yank
calculates TO make $4,000 out Of his present per
formanees at the garden. Poor b. One feels =
pang Of sorrow when rejecting that some day the
old man viii have 10 submit % being gathered II
death were a really live old skeleton, a. deP.eted
by the poets, be would have no chance with Bar
mum. Instead Of putting in his dari he would and
himself engaged on a salary Of $50 = week, and
his pale horse put 20 earning living In ths circus
ring by standing in s cOmaiose state with gentle
men throwing double back somersaults over his
back. But he isn't Of that kind. When he takes
the good old man what g weeping there viii BE-
among the wild beasts. The tooihl,es cid lions i'm
the forests Of Africa VIII then have % give up al
hope Of comfortable provision for their declining
years. I wonder how the infant twig il bent to
make il a circus manager -EnrAdHqc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
A uaTr.aE- Certificate.

'I want ter git one of dem marriage IL
oenses.- said a negro, walking into the board Of
health Office; what you gwine 90 AK fur itT'
Two dollars and half" replied the clerk. Two
dollars and halfr' repeated the negro, amazed.
" Look hyar white man, are yer gwyne charge me
dat miraekerlus price, den 'spect me 20 sport er
family, an meat gwine up all dc time? 1 tole dat
fool gai, Mandy. il warn't no use 10 git married,
dat it cost too much; but she's done got ligion in
her head, and says she won't stay in de house wild
me er nudder day less'n we is married by de law.
De longer yer lib wild some wimmin de bigger fools
dey git Mandy's bin talkin' to de preachah, an
he tole her lessn she had er marriage certiferkut
she couldn't jine de church, an Use gwyne TO drap
'er scantlin on dat ole reptile de fus chance git
amt got but two dollars, an eff you foxes can't
take dat den Use gwyne to keep on like did
befo'." When he learned that he could not get
married ON two dollars he left the Office, muttering
that it was AL fool notions anyhow, and amt
got no money to frow 'wayi"-Ne,e Orleans Times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Not, Yet ON the Pay-RolI.

The Republicans have secured the Senate COM
mittees, but Mr.. Mahone hasn't yet got his man
Riddleberger on the Senate payroll. This is a
situation of which he will grow weary after
awhile, and he may even fear that the faith of
Dawes and Hoar ct al. is Punic faith and that he
himself is destined to emerge from the little end
of the horn.-Delaocrdtic Exchange.
Therel that lets the Democrat feline
right out of the bag. While the Republi-
cans are fighting for the principle that
the majority shall rule, the Democrats are
fighting for the payroll. We have no
doubt but that if the salary should be
continued to Bright, Riddleberger could
be elected before the sun sets this even
ing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
What Dana Think. offs.

The Senate offices are but the very least
part of the stake. They the pretext, the rally
ing point; the small change, no doubt useful in
Virginia. Gorhan, who is TO be-if he can-Clerk
of the Senate, doubtless takes a more practical
view of things, practical to himself with his
newspaper enterprise on his hands. Speak
ing of Gorham's. newspaper, it is proving a
useful thing in the family. Brady, of star
mail memory, is chief owner. His de-
capitation was one of the things early determined
on. But his dismissal would stir up a hornets
nest in his newspaper. Garfield is just weak
enough to stand in awe of such things, and Blaine
is not naturally disposed TO the diversion of fight
ing such an enemy. And SO Brady is safe. Pre-
cisely how Brady and honesty and civil-service
reform can thrive together every one familiar with
Brady's operations as disclosed last winter will
have to Judge for hmself-Netg York Sum-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
That wonderful Play at Ford...

We feel that it is but just tribute to
pronounced merit to state that the acting of Mr..
W. H. Vernon in the play of the Money Market, y
which has been the attraction at Ford's Opera
House this week. was an exhibition of character
ization seldom, if ever exceled in this country
Mr.. Vernon was supported by a most excellent
company, and we know Of no theatrical perform
ance that has taken place in Washington for years
that left such satisfactory impression upon the
theatre going public. We sincerely trust Mr.
Vernon and the company may soon revisit the
National Capital and give our citizens further
opportunity to witness this play, and the remark
able acting of himself and troupe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Newspaper Editor Wanted.

About four years ago the King of Bur-
nah wished TO start a weekly newspaper in the
vernaeular and in English, and forthwith con-
suited an eminent British official then in Burmah
about the matter. His Majesty said there need be
no trouble about minor details; he would see to
them himself; what he wanted was a competent
English editor, with Anglo Indian experience of
journalism, to whom a thousand rupees month
would be paid His Majesty added that he would
only make one stipulation-namely, that the
editor should pledge himself to follow with con-
slant approval the line of policy adopted by the
court. that nothing displeasing to His Majesty
should ever appear in the Journal and that in
of these rules being infringed the editor should
beforehand sanction his liability to receive imme-
ately 500 strokes the sole of the foot with the
"sluckkak wukk," whatever that may mean. The
capital of the Burmese Empire is still in want of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Consular Reports.


The fifth number of the monthly pub
lication by the Department of State is
just out. Like the preceding numbers,
this issue is filed with interesting and
valuable matter to all who watch the
progress of foreign nations in industry or
our own relations Herewith. Secretary
Blaine not only partakes of the same in
terest in our commerce as ex-Secre-
tary Evarts, but also possesses a zeal
that evinces his determination to use
the consular corps for the purpose
that it was intended, the promoting and
protection of American commerce. In
championing the hog-export Mr..
Blaine is establishing protection for all
our exports, as will be seen in the reports
published in the work before us from
some six or seven consuls, showing "the
unjust influences used against American
exports in Europe" These reports are
opportune and important, especially as
bearing upon the ogquestion at present
product that in oureXports ofits several
parts exceeded last year s100,000,O0O in
value, thereby reaching third as an
American staple demanded abroad. There
are also some forty or fifty other reports
in this monthly on almost every subject
of trade, and, although We are not COM
mercial people in this Capital of the Ma
ton, still, for information and readable
matter, we commend these reports for
their general interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Senator Morgan Advertises Us.

Senator Morgan. of Alabama, occupied
the floor of the Senate for three hours
and a half yesterday, and in the opening
of his speech did THE NATIONAL REPUBLI-
CAN the honor to give it an imperfect ad-
vertisement. He read some of its spicy
he ld-lines in complaining tone, and
thought no man who wrote editorials for
a newspaper which could call Ben Hill a
Bourbon ought to be trusted in the office
of Secretary of the Senate. We regret that
Mr. Morgan omitted to state in his very
kind advertisement that The REPUBLICAN
is published daily Sundays excepted) at
the astonishingly low price of six dollars
per annum or fifty cents per month
also that it is stalwart Republican, and
pridcs itself in stirring up the Bourbon
menagerie.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
A story About Tennys0n.

A charming story concerning the poet
laureate comes from the Isle of Wight. A popu-
lar dancing master there, who had taught the
young Tennyson, was one day crossing to the
mainland in the same boat with their mother.
After little talk, during which the professor dis
mally referred to the success of Mr.. Tennyson's
poems, this true artist mournfully shook his head
for space. and at last uttered his sad thought
All, madam" said he to the wondering Mrs Ten
nyson. he may be very fine poet, but grieve
to say that any one with an eye can see that his
department was shamefully neglected in his
youth !"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
United States M:irshal's sale.

BY virtue Of writ Gf fieri facisS. issued ont '
Clerks office of the Supreme Court Of iht '- Lts.
Columbia. and 10 me directed. I Will seal 81 -.
sale. for cash, at Thomas DOwiinss auction t,.,,
southwest corner PENNSYLVANIA avenue anu ~, n
street, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of Nprli' ...--
10 O'Clock M, all the right, I.e, claim an" a
est of the defendant in and 20 the following ''>
property, to wit: . ..r.
One lot of personal property. consisting ot -
Chairs. Mattresses, Stoves. CrUcSery, counter, ~ NJ
ing Sc., &c, attached the goods ana 'i-'-' 49,
Robert Galloway. and condemned BY the cciTl 81 -
iSfy execution No. 22,s06, in favor Of Geerse '''
FREDK. DOUGLAS.
apl3-dts United states MaT>l-----
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
2fucfion Sales.
TTNRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE BIdC \
Il YARD, MACHINERY, &c IN ALTMAN


TINRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE BIIC +
Il YARD. MACHINERY, &c, IN ALLN Az
DRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
By virtue Of a deed of trust from John v. " Noo--
ward and Eliza Ii. ;. Woodward. and being thrt1lo
required by the party secured thereby, the u'.ti-
Sgntd. trustee in said deed, viii offer for sale q pun
lie auction, on the premises at halfpaSt CsgS l
the afternoon, on SATURDAY, The 18th day "t MAY,
1881. the property conveyed 10 him by said deed w,
Two pieces or parcels Of land in said count! J,ls
on the Columbia Turnpike, lis junction Win 17
Washington and Alexandria Turnpike; the one tri--
tanning acres rood and poles, and the other sy
tanning Ia acres of land: with the Buildings ~h1'
kHnS, Engines Boilers, and all Machinery appest@-r
ing 10 the business of brick-making thereon.
For more particular description of said propTls =
reference is made to said deed of trSt, which IS d
Of record among the land records of said AAal'-iiN
County. in iiher ID, No. 4, folio ia ia
Terms ct sale: Cash as 10 much Ot the uFo''t'l
may be necessary 10 defray the expenses OF c1t-
the trust, and also as TO the sum OF Sl,ltS-A Inc o
afl';e OF the purchase money payable aS follows -,
on the 9th OF February lSS3: 500 the @lth o' 80 ~
rnary- ISL and $500 on the :ifh Of Frhr;''1rH -
said several deferred payments 10 ne evidenced ' ~
notes of the purchaser. bearing interest AZ per |
payable quarterly and secured by deed OF nus % -
the premises. If there he any residue of the sd.
chase-mCney, The same shall be payable - 'i.,
John w. Woodward shall direct. COuyeyant''- 80
the cost of the purchaser.
DAVID A. WINDSOR
Trustee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15


OF the Lincoln Club at Ju.
Iin&fOn.
BY W. W. H.
Let de meetin' cum ter oder
Brer Jacksing'l mex de pra'r;
White folks settin' in de co'ner,
TEX yo hats off ob'r dar.
wes done ak de good Lo'd's biessin'
Pom de wuk wes yer t'r do
Fer de 'casiOn am sey-ri-us
En- hits cummin' clos t'r yu.
Goly! chirun, pat de juba.
Kase why? XII. XII va, wh-wthit's
Wen de mash grass cotch de fab,
Den de alligator gifts.
Ne1' tingin de reg'ler oder
Dat dis meeiin' hab t'r do
Am t'r 'lect de seketary,
En- a strong committee, too,
Fer t'r NOV de resolushuns-
'Pon de fac, we done declar
DAT de fooln time wild niggers
Done hab gone mos ebrywhar.
Now yer talkin'! Pat de juba.
Heah me! Kase why? XII! XII! wh-w hits
Wen de mash grass cotch de fab,
Den de alligator gifts.
Whai de freedum er de lection?
Wha' de blessin' er de skooi?
Watts de vote Z dish yer nigger
Under Dimycratic rule?
Dey done fool wild me d. las time,
Aistur Garfeel mex um cleah-
Wen dis citizen drap de ballot
Hit shell count fer wun.-yo' heah?
F0' GOdi chil'un. pat de juba!
GlOry, halleugeeahi wh-w hits
Wen de mash grass cotch de fab,
Den de alligator gifts.
~.
Yer's d yan'muZ resolushun,
En- de pint stan up fer true
Dat de 'mancipashun party
Be de one fer me en- yu
T'b'Iong ter; T. well de cane-brake
Ketch de SCUM er Gaberels hon,
En- dis freedman shuck de graveyard
POn de resurrecshun mon.
Golly, chilun! pat dat juba.
Kase why? WhOopee. XII! WHY! hits
Wen de mash grass coteh de fah.
Den de alligator gifts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
An Enterprisins Newsgatherer.

We find on the payroll of the Senate
the name of certain very respectable
young man as laborer, at compensa-
ton of S720 per annum. He is in the de-
partment Of the Secretary of the Senate
In addition to the labor over which he
tugs and perspires in the office of
Secretary Burch, he finds time to aid
in the conduct of our enterprising and vi
vacious neighbor, the ECening Star. Most
of the twinkles of that luminary which
tell us of the doings at the Capitol are
said to be furnished by the laborer in
question. He is a very previous !"
sort of person, and if the Repub-
licans who are shaking up his S720
nest do not seem to him to be dill
gent enough in surrendering to the DEM
ocratic minority, he calls Republican
cancuses tin the Sar(, and in these eau
cuses the Democratic wish will Gin the
SGr) be gratifed, and the Republican
Senator's will go into executive session
Tin the SGr), and will do various
things in the exact order marked
out for them by this overworked Demo-
cratic laborer in Secretary Burch's office
The laborer always carries things his way
in the caucuses held by the Republican
Senators lin the Starr. Last evening the
Sdr said: "a caucus of Republican SEN
ators has been called but it was ut
terly untrue. No caucus had been called.
He goes on to say: "The caucus will, so
Republicans say, discuss the situation,
giving due consideration to the pending
nominations and Importance of con-
frming some of the nominees" But
how can the caucus discuss the situation
when there is no caucus called? Then
the toiler goes on to detail most minutely
how the Senate will proceed Tin the &ar)
in the executive session, which is to be
agreed on in the caucus which is not to
be held
We congratulate the Star and its read
ers on its superior facilities for obtaining
inside information concerning the pur-
poses of the Republican side from the en-
terprising stipendiary of Democratic
Senate official
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Surgery In the Mines

A man named Baxter, ten miles above
Mount Massive near Leadville, had his leg broken
the other day, and the miners fixed him up as well
as they could, Andrew Adolphson going to Lead
vile for supplies. In returning, however he froze
his feet, and in two weeks it became necessary to
have the toes amputated, which operation was per-
formed by the miners with their pocket knives.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
Curious Effects of Spring.

There is some subtle influence in the
season of spring which has not yet had
its full Interpretation, Of course we
recognize that nature takes upon itself
new impulses; that the heart of the earth
throbs with new life and sends unwonted
vigor even to the uttermost of its express
sions in things external; that new sea-
son begins which will in good time
bring forth fruit for the maintenance of
the human family; that the birth of the
eternal succession of seasons has occurred,
and that the child will grow, be nurtured,
trained to usefulness, come to its estate.
.doits task, and die in its harvest time: but
all this is the old, old story, full of sig
nificance, it is true, and of wonderful
beauty, considered as harmonious plan.
But there are other facts which are not as
generally noticed or appreciated as these.
Take, for instance, the idea involved in
the poetic stanza:
In the spring the purple iris
Glistens on the FURNISHED dove
In the spring the young mans fancy
Lightly turns 70 thoughts of love.
Is this true? And if the latter
thought is founded upon correct obserya-
ton, is it not just as apparent that the
young woman's fancy is disposed in the
same direction? She, however, has the
benefit ofthe doubt, and certainly we will
not be SO unehivalrous as to invade the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
John Il. owen. LsnsIIp~s..

John Z. Owens played in New York re-
Gently to q compact audience of about threescore,
and to si5 cash. Saturday night is the night above
all others when theatres are crowded in that city
The distinguished comedian should in justice to
himself beseized before the morning light with the
whooping- cough, measles. or some combination of
malarial tangles demanding physicians certif-
cate MY reputation, Iago, my reputation" Mr.
Haverly would accept the situation with cheerful
alacrity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

One of the Morey letter conspirators,
James O'Brien, was yesterday sentenced
to eight years in the State prison. The
rest of the gang have taken header u
and when the affair blows over will "bob
up serenely" and be as good working
Democrats as ever.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

Ex-CONGRESsYAN GOGDE, Of Virginia, who was
left al home last fall, predicts a sweeping Demo
cratic victory in that State this year.-ErehGHge-
Something like the sweeping victories
he rode into Congress on upon two occa-
sions from the Norfolk District, perhapsl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

HILL, of Georgia, says Malone cannot
insult him. Too much praise cannot be
awarded the Bourbons for choosing a
champion who cannot be insulted. Not
often can a salamander be found for so
fiery debate. Insult-proof, eh? Well,
that is something new!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

Had Senator Malone followed the adj
vice of Senator Hill, who said after the
election that the two parties ought to dis
band, he would have been in the same
position relatively that he is now. But
Hills advice, like summer milk, is.not
good if kept over night. 1t must be used
the same day or it will sour on your
hands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

THE action of the banks in coming
heartily to the aid of Secretary Win
dom in his solution of the financial ques-
ton is creditabIe to the sense and pa
riotism of the directors of those institu-
fionS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
what Makes the xEest End, Respeetahre.

WESTERLY winds mostly prevail in England-thatis is
southwest, west, and northwest winds; and seems
that this fact accounts for the tendency of the
Weather population to move westward or toward
'the West End because the air there is freer from
smoke, &c, the prevalent westerly winds not only
driving back the smoke of the city East End but
carrying to it the smoke of the West End Of
course it is the with exhalations and so
the westerly wind keeps the West End healthier
well makes it respectable. We may
observe that in east winds owing the greater dem
sty of the air, the smoke and exhala1ions of both
East and West rise higher, and each gets rid of
greater part of the nuisance. Curiousy enough it is
the same in other great cities-Paris, Vienna, Berlin
Turin St Petersburg, Liege, Caen. Montpelier and
almost every other capital large city of Europe
where the best districts in the West with the same
results. Moreover it actually the same at POM
peii and other ancient cities. Thus il instinct did
not lead TO this preference, it may be satisfactory to
know that for once at least fashion is right in its
requirements"
Washington affords further illustration of the
growth of city toward the northwest The pecu-
liarity seems as general in this country as in the
cities of the old world 1t was probably from this
data that Horace Greeley became inspired with
the advice he so feelingly expressed when he said
go West, young man. go West!p'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

A REPUDIAToR is as different from a
Readiuster as a Bourbon debt-payer is
from an honest man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15


THE evening organ of the Democrats at
Washington believes that the Republican
caucus will yield point in favor of con-
sidering executive business, and also is
sure that Mr.. Conkling has discarded
every other idea but war" all of which
"news" is probably as unreliable as
usual. 1t belongs to the it is said
variety, on which the Sarhas corner.
The Boston Herald believes that /" the
unwritten law of the Senate" which ex-
cludes new Senators from debates. is a
good deal of a humbug. The deadlock
session is having some effect in breaking
the force of this rule, and it is to be
hoped that such good speakers and de-
baters as Conger, Hale, Frye, and Hawley
will feel inclined to speak their senti-
ments right out. The session is peculiar
and warrants departure from precedent.
II the Democrats of the Senate triumph now.
then the Democrats of Virginia will triumph next
November; but any step backward now means de-
feat next fall-Er- GOueEOr KeHper 10 Senator John
son.
Ah0t 10 NA1Sdg NbS way W put lty Oh
Bourbon. 1t is not question of payment
Tor repudiation of a debt, as you prefer to
term it,, nor of adjustment even, with
you. 1t is a mere struggle to maintain,
on your part, rapidly-failing cause-to
continue yet little longer Bourbon rule
in the South. But the alarm has been
sounded and the decree has gone forth
that you must fall. You cannot go
backward, for you have cut off every
avenue of an honorable retreat, and, of
course, you would not think of doing any
thing dishonorable. You cannot go for
ward, because the way is barred by the
broad and liberal spirit of nationalism in
the persons of Senator Malone and
those with whom, as an opponent
of prescription and blind section
alism, he has the courage to stand
in spite of all your vituperative abuse
You are doomed-the handwriting al
ready appears upon the wall-and you
must ignominiously fall, like Lucifer, the
great progenitor of your party, never to
rise again; and so low that in all the
Solid South that was none shall be
left to do you reverence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
2ersonal.

DERSONAL-MRS. JOHN BROWN, WIDOW OF
Il Harpers Ferry Hero. Is supposed 20 be in N1St-
mgtOu, and in need OF aid ANY one turnl~hlnE ii-e
with her address Will confer favor. ". h Pii'l-
as Eleventh street northwest, Washington, j. C.
artS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15
2yanfe0--S

VyTANTED-TO RENT-BEFORE MAY /, A
w small FIVE or six room House on Capitol Hill,
five six squares from CapitOl would be
prompt-paying tenant and take pride i'll keeping
Inc premises in order. Address j. l. r., Republican
Office. apl2-3t*
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-15

CARD COLLECTORS SIX CENTS III 6us
Y two null sets elegant Advertising tards, -fS
SETS ten cents; five fun sets all different niit'
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