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, 1881-03-09
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
March 5-per sob. g Vigilanl" from ST. Thorn
as. j. r. Warner, 81 E. L. Ring.
rose, Emma Harrigan, Henrietta
Petersen, Rev. G.. Dodsworth,
Josephine Danielsen, John Chris.
tian, Maria Michael, Charles Ellis,
John Widdis, Mrs. Ferdinand &
son G.. Ferdinand, Chr. Martin &
Adelaide Elizt. Harrison.
7-per sch. " Dolphin" Louis Chabert.
BOOKED AND EFT
March 3-Maria Lou:sl Cornelius, Rev. P.
Godts, CHRIS. Louis Ellis, Alerra
Catuna, George Kernaghau, Mr.. &
Mrs. Perry.
5-Mary Joseph, Amanda Hansen,
Jane Williams & child Casper 10.
seph.
" G-Messrs J. II. B. Warner "A. Bin.
grose, Messrs. Robsrt Armstrong
& E. c.. Frank.
March miss Nellie Taylor, Rebecca Der.
ricks, Sarah Grace Conner, g. child
Elenora, Mrs. Margreta Bodkin &
7 children & servant Angelina FIRE.
deriks, Wilhelmina Carroll & 9
children, Emma Harrigan, Frank
lin Furey& child CHARLES Donnsrt,
MissAnna van Beverhoudt, Mrs,
LyttoD, Miss Elizabeth Sprew s.
obild Rositta March, Sophia Miller
u 9 children, Vincent joseph,
Maxwell J%arwood, Robert VIII.
liams, Michael Marcus, Alexander
George, Charles Ellis for ST.
Thomas.
, 1881-03-09

proposed Conference at Barbados on
the LIST March, as such delegate would
not have power to arrange terms deli
nitely. The committee, however,
see no objection to a slight increase
Of subsidy, provided that a fine per
day, proportionate to the subsidy,
be imposed after cable communica-
ton has been suspended for a week
the Committee also suggest that IN
all future arrangements with Tel
egraph Companies, the Imperial gov
eminent should be asked to con-
butte a portion of the subsidy, seeing
that communication is as important,
if not more so, to the Colonial Office,
the Admiralty and War Office, as 1t
is to the colony, the principle OF
sharing the subsidy being moreover
recognized by the Imperial authorl'
ties in the matter of subsidies to the
Mail Steamers and TO the Postal SER
vice. The Council unanimously
agreed TO the order"
, 1881-03-09
LUTHERAN CHURCH,

On Sunday the 18th instant (2nd
Sunday in Lent there will be Divine
service for both Congregations in
Christiansteds Lutheran Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
For General si,erman's Eye.

To the Editor Of The RepredIiean:
AS Il YIsIuUI IN Jul city VIM has UUIIrv
all the way from Chicago to witness your great
pageant on the 4th of March next, have read
with much interest the controversy now going on
in the papers to the route the inaugural process
sion should take, the people, with decided unani-
nifty, requesting that the route be extended and
that General Sherman the grand marshal, shall not
insist that his original limited programme be car
ried out.
To me, a stranger who can have no prejudices
in the premises, it seems too funny for anything.
Why in the name of common sense can there be a
valid objection for longer march than one
and half miles, which is the Generals
own calculation? Are the troops and civic
bodies coming expected to arrive tagged out and
fOotSore that such delicate consideration is to be
shown them, or rather. has not the good old Cen
eral made an omission q will not apply the un-
pardonable word mistake to such mani, and he is
splitting hairs" to avoid its acknowledgment? !?
l am " only woman" Mr. Editor, yet you will
concede have rights which l am privileged to
maintain. Among these are the rights to see
whatever will not justly offend my ears; and
therefore, as free American tax paying citizen
demand the right to see the grand in
sentative bands of music which will come
from every part of our great country to do honor
to its newly Installed Chief Magistrate And herein
whom have met here. Now, there is but oneway
TO satisfy our reasonable request, and that is to
give the thousands of would be sight-Seers more
territory over which to spread themselves in their
very proper efforts at sightseeing. This being
conceded as it must be, not only for the benefit of
strangers. but for residents, too the needed addi-
points but in one direction, and that is through
the broad expdnse Of your beautiful K street,
where all the necessary accommodation can be
afforded. 1t is perhaps proper for me to add that
cannot secure the use of a window on PennSy1-
vania avenue; that 1 am not willing to expose
myself and my children on the open street, or the
ssGfor ,1z that
come from some friendly soul who may offer me
shelter on the extended march. as suggested. so,
General Sherman do please come to ther elief of
INAUGURAL VISITOR.
THE ARLINGTON, February, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
TIE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1881.
Pr Q sP e Otus.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
ne,g gear under neec management and rith
,eae material.
II triN be q st0laUo1t Republican journal.
n 1riH be the best newspaper in the District
Of Columbia.
n eciH furnish during The sessions Of Con-
grsss satisfactory report Of The proceedings,
and ariN at all times giUe complete Information
oftfe oficicE doings IN all Departments Of the
GoreTnmsnt.
Il ,riE girs al interesting Information that
oaa be Iegitjaately obtained concerning the
intentions and policies Of the ruling pO,eer.
Il, District affairs 1t aeH kno,g only the best
Interests Of de people ,.pon sgho8s tcUOr It re-
lies, oT3d giN at all times cooperate acith pro-
gfesairs citizens, acithom regard TO Their polit-
icol predictions, arbo hare measures TO pro-
pose and adpance for The improvement Of the
National Capital.
Il aW furnish daily record Of all the in
tsFsaii,g social ege,,ts Of the city, making its
society department a special feature.
Il wW gics teEegrapIic neus from all parts
OF The po5Id reached by the agires, and Ia its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city Tears
qrW keep pace arith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

~ Utc EUuOT " IhG 1SpuU-tCuH'
The national banks of this country
were born of necessity have subseryed benef-
cent purpose, and are entitled to respect but It
may not always be compatible with the public in
terest that they should have their own way. The
Congress of the United States deems it within the
line of its duty and for the public interest TO fund
the national debt at the lowest possible rate Of in
terest. After much discussion and mature delib-
Grafton both Houses have agreed that the expert
ment of funding the debt at three per cent. shall
be tried Public sentiment approves the effort,
but the national banks of New York city at once
assume a hostile attitude toward the measure,
and several of them have promptly shown a
bull doing propensity by depositing gold in the
sub treasury to an amount exceeding Sl,UjOUJo,
and with threat that they will Withdraw their
circulation and go out of business. This is their
undOubed right at any time; but to do SO now as
dom, common sense, and discretion. The ma
tional banks, with the Comptroller of the Cur
rency as their ally viii never be permitted to con
troll the financial policy of this Government; and,
if that is their fancied mission. the sooner they
disappear from the stage the better Let them go
and take the Comptroller of the Currency with
out serious embarrassment to the coun-
try. Congress has the power, and
should exercise it, to provide for an issue of paper
money equal to the amount Of bonds pledged by
the national banks to cover their circulation. and
thus retire the notes of the banks and the bonds at
the same time. The same power that coins gold
ana silver ana ISSUES us lnOney cdl pTONIue lOf
and utter the notes of the Government to any ex-
tent demanded by the necessities of business and
trade This power should be exercised if the
banks propose to embarrass business and distress
the people simply for the reason that the Congress
of the United States elects to fund the national
debt at a low rate of interest as measure of pub
lie economy. No better time for the banks to
rebel against the interests of the Government
and the people has existed since their creation
than the present for the country is in high state
ofprosperity, and CAN better afford to meet this
issue than at any other period since the close
of the war. 1t is well for the national banks to
show theirteeth as dictators to the Government
now if they disposed to enter upon that role
1t is favorable time for the Government 10 eXer
else its wisdom and Judgment in the management
of its financial affairs even if the banks ofits
ton do rebel and attempt to punish the people
because their beheStS not potential 1t viii not
take long to teach them that the Nation and the
people will move right Oh, even if these national
banks should flirt themselves out of existence
under feeling of petulence. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
THE ANGEL OF THE RIVER CHARLES

Her German was perfect her French was Parisian-
Her pedigree longer by far than her vision.
To all the unlettered her wit was menace,
And she dotted on Emerson, ale, and lawn tennis
But more on plaid suited, legged tutor
Who was quite comme-il-faut for Cambridge
girls suitor
On the tip of her tongue (and you'd swear she had
two Of them
Shed Goethe and Howells, and told what she
knew of them;
Was skillful in crewels and macramie laces;
Loved KenSington work and kioto vases:
Talked much of Eastlake and Queen Anne deco
/ ration,
And worshipped her city but hated her nation;
Was firmly persuaded that all who came down
Out of dear Suffolk County. twenty miles round
When they lighted on earth were no better than
Yandals-
And thought gas was shocking compared with
WaX-candles.
She dressed very badly: was not strictly pretty
Rather narrow and bent, like the streets of her
city;
But vet she considered d chaperOne requisite
And Nahant alone of the beaches was exquisite.
She'd aims and ambitions and deepest contempt
For all things outside of the dreams that she
dreampt;
To father and mother was loftily dutiful,
tifuL"
Yet, with all her Yagaries of cultured simplicity
so novel to us I'm our outer rIlsticity,
There was something of piqlaney. purity, grace,
Affectation could injure not wholly deface.
So this Angel, this 5as-bleu and Yankee COM
pounded,
Half -yexed and hale won while she wholly con-
founded.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

The volume which Jeff Davis is now
writing will meet with vigorous criticism from
many of the leading men Of the South. The New
Orleans Democrat says: General Joseph E. john
ston has kept back materials from his former pub
lshed work to write second volume to correct
uncomplimentary history which it was known JEFF
meditated writing. Senator Brown, Of Georgia, is
also loaded to fire at the head ofthe old defunct ex-
president of the confederacy. General ToombS has
also given fair notice to Mr.. Davis that upon the
publication of his book he may expect to hear
from him. Toombs prophecies, however, that 1t
will not be published in my lifetime"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
Sor 2Rent--Sollses

StPLENDID CHANCE To MOVE RIGHT INTO
= that centrally located SIS siG-rOom House, lzol
Eighth street. by buying carpets, &C.. already down.
Please call i'm metiiateiy. fe.-d~
NOR SALE-AT a BARGAIN, y NEW BRICK
II house, seven rooms and cellar modern improve
mentS Inquire premises, 2l35 street northwest,
after o'clock. fel9-itS
NOR RENT-IN GEORGETOWN, \ THREE
Il story house. nicely furnished. TO board = young
man and his wife. Apply at 152S New York avenue.
fel93I$
NOR RENT-A FIVEROOA HOUSE, WITH
Il large stable, 16l5 Nineteenth street; rent. Sl6
also seyenFOOm House, 1910 Twentieth street: rent.
Sl; key at 169 Nineteenth street. < :. DAISP loft
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
Drop Him a Note, Girls.

The Hartford Coarant of Saturday pub.
fishes the following advertisement:
GA military and Government officer, who is q
lawyer and widower, desires to wed wealthy
lady under forty. Address, in strict confidence
P. o. Box 359 Washington, d. c."
The owner of'Box $50 casts an imputation upon
all the wealthy widows under forty hereabouts by
going clear to Connecticut to find his affinity The
widows here should tar and feather the recreant if
his identity can be established.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
What Re.vf. SerIec.,.

. L. Z. Reavis, who is again in Washing
ton figuring for the removal of the Capital to st.
Louis, neglects to use one of his strongest argu-
ments. The dog which was recommended as being
splendid for 'cOons because he was good for
nothing else. and he must be good for coOns, was
good deal in the condition of st. Louis, and
Reavis should apply the argument to the states
men at Washington with telling efect-Ilter- OCEAN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

The indications of prosperous times in
Washington for the ensuing season were
never more favorable than at the present.
Many prominent persons of wealth are
here looking at the attractive advantages
the Capital City presents as a place of
residence and for investment, and the
real-estate offices report an approaching
boom in real property that is likely to
excel in activity of oftransactionsany season
since 1873. Every appropriation by Con-
gresS for the erection of new Government
structures in Washington gives substan-
tial impetus to our prosperity not enjoyed
by any other city in the land. The rapid
growth of the whole country necessitates
the frequent erection of public buildings
here, in order to toaccommodate the proper
transaction of the greatly increasing Gov
ernment business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
EOR RENT BY b. III. WARNER

OFFICE ROOMS In No. 323 and $40 FOur-and- -a-haif
street W.. also in Ej8 Louisiana avenue II. ".
Call for weekly Rent-LiSt
NOR RENT-CALI, AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for rent JOHN SHERMAN & CO,
fe.-tf ST Cloud Building
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
Wdtson's

As General Walker says, in speaking of the matter
il almost staggers credulity. 'That man. mere
human being" says General Walker should be
able to predict fifty years in advance the number
of inhabitants in a rapidly growing country
within fraction of one per cent seems wonderful
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
False Census Figures.

TO Utg LlItLOI u IHt 2itpIOlCuH.
A late number of the Cincinnati Com-
erciat contained the following, under the head Of
"a Little Successful Prophecy"
BY far the most accurate estimate of future popu-
lation ever made in this country or any other
was made by a man named Watson in 1915 As
his predictions we're published in that year, there
can be no doubt of the genuineneSs of his
"guesseS." He predicted that the population in
1880 would be 51t450,000. His prophecies were
made in ISIS, and here is the striking manner in
which successive censrses have shown their ac-
CUracY:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

DURING the last year there was built
7,l50 miles of railway in the United
States. This is the greatest railway i'm
proyement ever accomplished in this
country or elsewhere in one year with
the single exception that $40 miles-19O
miles more-Was laid in the United States
in 1872.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE-English Opera" Paul and
Virginia and "TrovatOre."
FORD's OPEEA-HoUsE-" EdgewOod Folks"
LINCOLN HALL-ReY. John r. Paxtons Lecture.
THEATRE COMToUE-Variety.
CCRcoRAN ART GALLERY-Masterpieces of Art-Ad-
mission free except on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

IN Texas, when young man goes back
on the girl to whom he is engaged they
suspend him to tree and let him grow
up with the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
2Sante0--2 -2Rooms.

UTANTED = FURNISHED PARLOR FLOOR
w Address J. II. Republican office. fe@2-ats
~ ENTLElIAN WANTS FURNISHED QUIET
W room without board. Address with terms. &C.,
T.. F. ". Box 40, city post Office. ft2I-tS
WTANTED-BT AN ATTACHE OF THIS UF-
w flee, room in private family not 20 exceed sI5iH
price. Permanent if suited Address j. Y. ReVu5li-
can Office. ie.i-3g@
DOARD AND ROOM WANTED IN PRIVATE
, family where there other bOarjrrS by
young professional man, who desires 20 be treated
OF the family. Prefers to be within squares
westward of Treasury. Board aud room not 10
ceed go. Best OF references if desired. Address
FAIRFAX. care this Office. fe2l-3t+
WANTED - ROOMS, BETWEEN NOW AND
w the 10th OF March, by. gentleman, a cheerful,
nicely furnished suite OF rooms. not far from New
York Avenue Hotel: If suited may want them sew
eriil months Address. stating time, location. and
price, NJ. n. o.. Republican Office. fel9-3tk
pOOMS WANTED - CENTRALLY LOCATED
j furnished rooms, suitable for physician pCrma-
nent if suited. Address NJ. + D. Republican Office
fellow"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

AND if a board of fiscal inspectors to
watch over the public expenditures is
appointed, who is towatch over the board
of fiscal inspectors? And who over who? ?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

In one week of activity that stupendous
Democratic joke, "Mr. Hayes" will retire
to well-earned obscurity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

"GooD manners are made up of petty
sacrifices. s.'-Emers0n.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
PERSONALITIES.

@IN every man there is poet who dies
young.'-!Se. Betce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

II Congress can devise a. measure to
withdraw trade-dollars from circulation
it will do something toward removing a
piece Of rank inconsistency and injustice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

HAPPY thought! In case Governor
Foster goes into the Cabinet some of the
Ohio office-seekers may choke TO death
over his successors name.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

almost beyond belief" Had the war not inter
vened 1t is believed that WatsOns predictions
would have held good in 1870 and 1880. But in
1870 he was ahead of the census nearly 4OOO,OOO
and in 1880 nesrly 500o0OO The losses OF the war,
direct and contingent, we can never know, but
the war period, would show it to affect Us the pres
ent year to the extent of nearly 50O9Op. Ihat IS
had there been no war the present population OF
the United States would be about 53OGODOO. wal,
son predicted that the population in 1900 would
reach 100O00,000. but General Walker does not be-
ieTe it viii be over 60,0O0000.
The above contains remarkable number OF er-
roneous statements:
First. The numbers given for the census Of the
years 1922 1880 and 1S4Ocontain erTorsof from one
to fifteen thousand which give Mr.. Watson's esti-
mates considerable wider margin.
Second By no possible calculation, having the
facts for basis can the total effect of the war be
shown to depreSs the population beyond 28oo,ooo
in 1870, and hence not beyep5aa5s!0 900 in 1880.
Third The census osss1ay oss q I52, $50 Watson's
estimate was sc, 10000. This seems to make Wat
of 100000.
Fourth. The fact is Watson's predictions beyond
1850 are among the most erroneous ever made
Fifth. Previous TO 1850 the population OF the
United States, especially for the three previous
decades, was increasing with great regularity anu,
being small any one could predict by known laws
of increase within few thousands. For instance,
take the known ratio of increase, thirty PEI
cent, and by adding each decade about one nan
per cent. for immigration, ii then was, ana we
arrive at results very much nearer the trulh thaii
Matsons estimates :" that almost stagger credulIty.
The result of this calculation by the side OF " at
sons viii show at glance that such predictions NJ
gimDle calculations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Is published daily Sundays exceptep by
The National Republican Printing Company
AT 1893 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
TERMS:
OEe copy %
address NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d. C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
2SanfeO 2aiscellaneous.

ITO RENT-A HAN NDSOAIE SET OF BEDROOM
L furniture for short time. MaypurChase if price IS
reasonable Security given for and return I'm good
condition. Address +. B.. Republican Office. ft2lJE$
UTANTED-A CHEAP UNFURNISHED ROOM
w 10 store trunks books, papers, &c, between 1t
and and Eighth and Fifteenth Streets northwest:
attic satisfactory. References given and required.
Address o. Z. O., National Republican Office e2l5ts
D-WATCHNIAKER'SSE SECOND HAND
w FOOt-Lathe (AmeTiCan); must be a bargain.
Call or address 100 Tenth street northwest f-igtt
UTANTED-BOARDF FOR MYSELF. WIFE AND
w child in private family. where they have
olher bOarderS; no extras; simply home comforts
Address f. B., Republican Office. fe!9-I5
WTANTED-A BIANTEL MIRROR, WALNUT
w frame preferred. Address, stating size and iOw
est cash price, +. g. s. Republican Office. fe9-tf
WTANTED-8IEALS SERVED OUT AT REGU-
w ular hours with pTomptneSs at II3S Eighth
street northwest. fel}-3;+
NTANTED-TO PURCHASE TWO SHOW
w cases. large mirror. and twelve hatstands suit
able for millinery store Address I. B. H. Republic
can Office. telg-3ts
"TANTED-A FEW ADDITIONAL Pupils
w in Piano, Organ, and Vocal Music; special AZ
tention given to the study of Harmony. Call at u
seventh street northwest. feI-lms
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

uvANTED-A HOUsE-AT ANY TINE WITH
w i'll six months, within five squares OF this Office
at not more than $50 per month; must have Hins
rooms, including bathroom. Address 81, Republican
Office ia2q-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

IF Vennor were political prophet now
he could pretty safely predict afour years
whine from the Democrats over the al
legged popular majority in favor Of Han
cock. This would repair his waning repu-
tation as a prophet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23
Population Of the National Capital. 100000

WASHINGTON. D. c, FEBRUARY %, 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-23

Sixth. 1t is incredible that General Walker, Su-
perintendent of the Census, should have made the
statement attributed to him. - 5. L. 5.