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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
A REMARKABLE CONTRAST.
From Philadelphia to New York in This
and the Last Cenfuries.


Some interesting facts are drawn from a
comparison of the travel between here and New
York in early days and the facilities of to-day. In
the Penn Journal of this city, November 1756, the
following appeared:
Notice is hereby given that we the subscribers,
John Butler of Philadelphia the sign of the Death
of the Fox, in Strawberry alley, begins his stage on
Tuesday, the 9th of this instant, November, from his
house, and will proceed with his wagon TO the house
of Nathaniel Parker, at Trenton Ferry; and from
thence the goods and passengers to be carried over
the ferry to the house kept by George Mosche where
Francis Holman VIII meet the above John Butler and
exchange their passengers, &c. and then proceed on
Wednesday through Princeton and New Brunswick
to the house of Obadiah Aries, in Perth Amboy,
where will be good boat with all conveniences neces-
sary, Kept by John Thompson and William Walter
for the reception of passengers, &c, who
will proceed on Thursday morning without delay for
New York and there land at Whitehall, where the
said Walter and Thompson will give attendance at
the house of Abraham Bockeys until Monday morn
ing following. and then will return Perth Amboy,
where Francis Holman, on Tuesday morning follow
ing. will attend and return with his wagon to Trenton
Ferry to meet John Butler of Philadelphia and there
exchange their passengers 6c., for New York and
Philadelphia. is hoped that, these stages at
tended with considerable expense for better accom-
modating passengers that they will meet the avors
OF the publck and whoever will be pleased to favor
them with their custom shall be kindly used and have
due attendance given them by their humble servants
John Butler, Francis Holman, John Thompson, and
William Walter
At the present time the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has in operation between this city and
New York twenty passenger trains in each direc-
ton every day, the fastest train making the run
promptly in two hours. Instead Of making a
journey to New York. as above, starting on Tuesday
and consuming about a week. one can now start
say at or 7:S5, s, $50, g. II in the morning, or
even or 1:SO p. m, and have couple of hours in
New York for business, and returning arrive in
time for supper.-Ptilddelpti Telegram
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
PERSONALITIES

Mr.. J. B. CHAFFEE has written to Den
yer paper that he is not now, and never expects
to be, q candidate for United States Senator from
Colorado, or for any other political position.
BLAINE learned to drive a four-in-hand
in California, and is going to have big picnic in
Maine. Some of the papers say that he has Brighfs
disease, but he says that he is bound to have fun
this summer
IN a recent speech at Bordeaux Mile.
Louise Michel excited the laughter of her audi
by stating that she had the fine ladies of
the reaction put out the eyes of expiring Commun-
lists with their parasols.
"MELIcAN mans gun shootee pletty
good" was the patronizing observation with
which Yung Kee returned their weapon to group
of astounded militiamen at Carson City, New,
after making five successive buIis-eyes on the
200 yard target.
PETER LEMONADE, a Michigander, died
the other day from what the local papers grimly
termed "blockaded stomach" Let this be q
warning to all persons with purely temperance
names. The gentleman's friends believed up to
the last moment that he was afflicted with a
lizard.
COLONEL TON BUFoRD, the murderer Of
Judge Elliott, escaped from the lunatic asylum at
Anchorage, KY, the other day, and appeared in
Louisville. He passed his time calling upon the
keeper of the Jail where he was confined before
the trial and buying books. He will be returned
to the asylum.
Hon. D. C.. SMITH, member of Congress
from the Thirteenth District of Illinois, sails from
New York for London, Eng, August g. on the City
Of Berlin delegate to the Ecumenical Council of
the NJ. E. Church He will return before the meet
ing of Congress- Mr.. Smith is an earnest Christian
worker well as live politician. He carried his
district in the late election, redeeming it from
1,S0O Democratic majority to 400 Republican.
AT the recent session of the American
Institute of Homeopathy, in New York, DR.. C.
Pearson, of this city, was appointed delegate to
the International Homeopathic Congress to
semble in London July H. DR.. Pearson will sail
from New York on the 18th instant. The Doctor
was also appointed delegate from and elected
president of the International Hahnemannian
Association. He will return in the latter part of
SeDtember
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

l was talking yesterday to Mr.. George
Adams, publisher of the Washington Star, about
matters and things there. He said that the ad-
ministration was regarded as weak and the Cabinet
made up of various bright pebbles which produced
no concentrated light. Window was very much
tickled with his applause at refunding, but John
Sherman had been his adviser and prod. Adams
is Democrat, born in Indiana, buthe said: John
Sherman is the best Secretary the Treasury has
had since Albert Gallatin; and don't know but
that he is better than Gaiatin asked him if there
was any lobby left in Washington. None" said
Adams, "of any consequence. The Treasury is
managed under such system of checks and
counter checks that it is next to impossible TO get
anything out of it dishonesty. Some of the super
fetal abuses which have been going on like
that in the Custodian's Office, are being found out
from time to time and stopped.-GaM in The Cil-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

An old codger from the country, who
came in TO sell Dick Mcpherson some ginseng
eggs, and chickens, saw Bijah Fields new light
ming rods, and asked, 'What kind of foolishness is
that?" aud when told what it intended for,
said ITS no wonder to that everything is gon
wrong when men are trying TO circumvent the
Almighty. an Bijah Fields father a Baptist
preacher too. Why. I heard yesterday that they
were no longer satisfied with the old Bible, and
had got to tnkerin' with it. tryin' to knock hell
out oft" We assured him that the new revision
was an improvement on the present one, and that
the word "hclr' had not been eliminated. He said :
"It makes no matter; they hadn't Oughter to fool
with it. Some men think they're smarter than the
Lord, but they'll coch it in the sweet by and bye"
i -RLOugtrile (idI) NtlrS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
VOYAGE OF THE CORWlN.
Latest from Captain HoOper-Hopes for
the Steamer Jeanette.

A dispatch to the New York Herald
from San Francisco under date of 2Oth instant
says: Captain Hooper arrived within sight ofthe
Aleutian Islands, after passage of only ten and
fdays from San Francisco For the first eight
days the weather delightful, but after that the
wind waves hail, and binding snow-storms be-
spoke his having arrived in the northern regions
After grasping for anchorage he finally found
holding ground in the bay at the southern end of
Ounalaska, to the lceward of high mountain.
On his way through a passage of the Bay of
Ounalaska he found it very rough, owing to the
heavy tides which occur there at that season of
the year. The villagers of Ounalaska came out
from the shore to welcome back the little cutter
Every kindly disposition the natives have shown
10 the gallant seamen whose mission they had be-
fore understood Here the Corwin took on board
full supply of coal and one years extra provi-
sions together with the skin clothing necessary to
spend the winter in the Arctic.
INTEREST IN THE JEANETTE CAPTAIN.
Should Captain Hooper meet with the Jeannette
or receive any tidings of her he will return as
soon thereafter to San Francisco as possible
Should he not see her during the summer or fall
there can be no doubt that he has determined to
make sledge journeys by land over frozen seas,
and in that event, he need not be looked for until
1882. An officer on board says: ' hope the Cor
win will find the Jeanette. l know that Captain
Hooper will try hard to do so, as his soul seems
lighted with enthusiasm for discovering Lieuten-
ant De Long and his gallant explorers. No effort
will be deemed too great for himself, his officers
and crew to make to secure that result. The fate
of Sir John Franklin is not forgotten, and the
ready response of our Government will be hon
ored in the willing service of the commander of
the Corwin and his associates"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

his established reputation. We venture
the assertion that Postmaster-Genera
James has not only no absolute evi-
dence," but no evidence of any kind
whatever which in the least manner re-
fleets on Mr. Turner's integrity.
THE New York Times is doing all it can
to put the New York Central Railroad
attorney, Depew, into the United States
Senate, but it holds on to its anti-mo-
nopoly readers by keeping up fierce
demand for the passage by the New
York senate of the railroad commission
bill, which would be passed in half an
hour any day if it were not for the op-
position of Depew, Robertson, Sessions,
Woodin, Wagner & Co., the railroad
company's defenders ViUe Ia humbug!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

James j. Brooks emigrated from Eng
land to this country about twenty years ago. and is
now the chief of the United States Secret Service,
with his Office in the United States Treasury De-
partment. He has held the Office for the past six
years at a salary of about 81 per diem. By force
of his official influence the Brooks family has been
well cared for by the American Government. The
following named members of the family are now
holding Office: John Brooks brother of James J..
Brooks, and an agent of the United States Secret
Service, at a salary of S. per day, or sl,S25 per
year, and expenses; Albert Brooks, son of
James J. Brooks, an employee of the
internal revenue department, at a salary of IS per
day, or $500 per annum, and expenses; Walter
Brooks, son of James J. Brooks clerk in the PEN
sion Department at salary 1850 per day, 81 27050
per year; II. NJ. Burnett, nephew OF James J.
Brooks, agent of the Secret Service, at a salary
of SIS per day, or s1,S25 per year, and expenses
Thus it will be seen the Brooks family draw from
the Government large sum of money yearly for
services.
James J. Brooks. $3.50 90 Walter BrooIs.$I,277 50
John Brooks. ,S25 90 II. W. Burnett. S25 %
Albert Brooks. 2,920 90
1otai---.---.--.-.. ....7ll, ,3iI 90
And to this should be added nearly one half for
expenses paid yearly by the Government, which
would make grand total of nearly SI800O.-CIn-
ciR7lQH Enquirer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
EOH Ret

We are daily informed by the Repub-
lican organs that their party is on the verge of
ruin. II the quarrel goes on few weeks more at
Albany the statement may be accepted as true
Louisville Courier Journal. We have told you two
or three times not to coddle yourself with the idea
that the Republicans are going to quarrel them
selves to death When the long-ron beats the
boys will wipe the blood out OF their eyes, spit the
loose teeth out, and then go for the Johnnies like
a house on fire, and then, besides, they have such
fellows in reserve Watterson with his tariff for
revenue only" and similar blunders, as reserve
to draw ON in case of need.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
The New Tay Bridge.

Certain features of the new Tay Bridge
that shall supplant the one which went down with
such frightful loss of life appear to have been ex
actly fixed upon. It's total length will be 10000
feet or about two miles, and calculations are made
for double the wind pressure which the strongest
gale will ever bring TO bear upon the bolts. The
wind pressure is placed at twenty lone pounds per
square foot, and allowance is made for fifty-six
pounds. Each pier will be entirely Independent
of the old one, and viii be placed in an opposite
position 1t is intended that there shall be para
pet OF wrought iron. as precaution in case a ear
should leave the rails
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
Ru.s Ruu RussaU-

DIR. w. II. Russell was reminded in San
Francisco of his famous Bull Bun letter. i was
treated little roughly about it at the time" said
he to q reporter of the Chronicle, but the other
day the President said. You brought us very bad
news, Mr. Russell, but we have since discovered it
was true. guessyou were very sorry to be the
bearer of it, AZ should think" said the Doctor,
with chuckle, " that was. No one disliked more
than did to bring bad news for twenty miles at
the heels ola flying army. What a strange affair
that was. to be sure-a retreat at the very moment
when the enemy was licked. All well, its all in
a lifetime"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
GaMse William Curtis.

eff Ananias," remarks Mr.. George
William Curtis, " is nominated we must support
Ananias to keep the party in power" Precisely.
That is what Mr. Curtis has been doing, and it is
what he will continue to do. He Will support
Auanias and Jeremy Dider to boot. And yet Mr.
Curtis is one of the most fastidious reformers on
the American planet. He wears lavender kids,
writes his ballot on perTumed paper with purple
ink, and carries ii to the polls concealed in q
nosegay of tube-roses and heliOtropes.-ARdntQ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

THE New York Timcs is rather more
enthusiastic in its defense of bribery at
Albany than is its more vivacions neigh
bor, the Tribune. But then the Times has
beer dying the anti-monopoly flag, and,
as IL new recruit TO the service of the New
York Central Railroad Company, it has
to he more vehement than it would if it
had been in that interest all the time.
HAn the nine auti-Tlatt votes which were given
TO Cornell. Crowley. and LaPham hccu added on
Saturday to Dcpews VOTE he would have been
elected In like manner. had the ten votes thrown
away yesterday on Cornell. Crowley, and Folger
been added TO Depcw's vote, he would have tecn
electcd.-NeV York Times.
Undoubtedly. But then they did not
want Depew elected. Anybody would
have been elected who had received
enough votes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
The Hing orTerrors DIseounted.

There is no use in thinking much
about DEATH for you cannot tell how you will die.
Nine out Of every ten of you viii die in perfect
calm, like a snowflake melting in the palm of the
hand. Not more than one person in a million is
racked with remorse at death, as we sometimes
read OF. That is all fummery Bad men die just
about as good die. There is very little differ
ence as far as the physical death is concerned. 1t
is ten thousand times easier to die than to be BORN
Henry Ward Beccher
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

TrrE New York Tribune applies foul
cpithcts to the editor of THE REPUBLICAN;
but then it eulogizes the detected felons
at Albany, who are its political comrades.
We can stand the Tribu,e's abuse if the
felons can stand its praise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
BABY'S VISITOR.

My baby boy sat on the floor,
His big blue eyes were full of of wonder,
For he had never seen before
That baby in the mirror door
What kept the two, 50 near, asunder?
He leaned toward the golden head
The mirror border framed within,
Until twin cheeks, like roses red,
Lay side by side then softly said:
- 1 can't get out; can you come in?"
-4tLdntd Constitution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

TIE New York Tribune, alluding to the
editor of THE REPUBLICAN, calls him the
man who can look back upon such a
career as his in California" No man who
is admitted to be respectable or decent
ever called in question that career. The
Tribune abuses us because it is a railroad
prostitute and We fought one Of its
patrons in California in 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

PooR Governor Cornell struggles in
vain to stop the IIalf-Breeds from using
his name in the senatorial contest They
persist in trying to seem respectable by
claiming him as friend. He is staunch
and true to his old friend Conkling.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

EX-VICE-PREsIDENT W HELLER has curled
up on the floor, and the subsequent pro-
ceedings will interest him no more. 1t
is Depew that he wants TO see elected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
Consistency,

Consistency, thou art a jewelw Some
men will ride ten miles or more in dirty and
close smoking car on a railroad and be happy;
but the same men, if they have only half dozen
blocks to go in horse-car will open all the venti-
lators and howl for air. without regard to the feel
ings of all the other passengers.-ITN aud WisdOn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
FoR RENT-BY D. H. WARNER,

OFFICE ROOMS in Nos. S23 and 80 FOurand-a-
half ST. II. w; also in SIS Louisiana avenue II ".
Call for Weekly Rent-List.
The houses on East Capitol street well located
and very desirable
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate at Lowest Rates.
Parties having property 10 trade sell viii find 1t TO
2. II. WARNER,
Z street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

THE New York Times blackguards
Judge Van Alstync, ofAlbany, for having
charged the grand jury to inquire into all
charges of bribery in the New York
Legislature. Oh, Purity. thy name is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
The Rest Cusiolner.

"The South is indeed the best Gus
toner of the North Our millions of people are
simply working for the North" says the Whining
(N CT Stnr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

PERSONS leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have THE REPUBLICAN, mailed to
them by leaving their address at the
business Office
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
Well. What Do 7ihey Think

Vanderbilt has :" a stakein the country"
The United States owes him S60,0OO,000. There is
food for thought there, and the people are begin
ming to think hard-BostOa Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

THE HalfBrceds are very busy adver-
Using compromises with Mr.. Conkling;
but that gentleman never compromises.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
2SSanfeo--@ --@oons.

UTANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN OF QUIET
w habits a comfortably furnished, cool south
front Room between Ninth and Nineteenth and
and streets northwest, where no questions viii be
asked. Address PROMPT, Republican office je22-3t$
VIVANTED-BY GENTLEMAN, WIFE, AND
w child. one large furnished Room or two smaller
ones, by July /; state lowest terms Address j. H.
c., Republican office. JeZ2-5t%
VXTANTED-THREE UNFURNISHED ROOMS,
w suitable for light housekeeping two adus), in
northwestern part Of city. Address ]. B., Republican
Office. JelI-5t+
. UNFURNISHED ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR
- wanted, for housekeeping, by man and wife (no
children) between Ninth and Fifteenth streets and
New York and Pennsylvania avenues preterred; not
and cold water bath, closets &c; will be permanent
Address, stating terms, &c. YORK, Republican Office
jei5tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

A YOUNG GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO
IN board with a widow lady. too old TO be inter
UyHO KNOWS THE COMPANY AND REGI-
w ment of Gabriel Harvey, U. 5. COlOTed Troops,
killed at Petersburg, Va? j. AMBLER SMITH,
je22-3t* Claims Lawyer, Fifth and streets.
MRS. NJ. a. WHITE HAS REMOVED HER
w Fashionable Hairdressing Establishment from
as Eleventh street TO lJ0S Twelfth street northwest
je2O-3t<
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
Eor 2Renf-2 2niscellaneous

C,TORE No. 1923 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
- northwest. A A. WILSON & CO..
ie2l-ats 500 Seventh street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22
Sor 2Renf--Sollses.


J1oR RENT-HoUsE. ROOMS. FRONTING %
good tenant Apply al III Fennsyl'aia ss ase1ue 5,n
northwest. Ie--9e
T7OR RENT-TH PRESSED BRICK
L front House. nine rooms, good locatloh, neaIIy y
new in good order newly papered al modern I'D I'D
Inquire of P. DUFFY, City POst-ot1ce leZz-SI-
TOR RENT-HOUSE I1S7 TwENTY-FOURTH
street northwest, pleasant location, seven rooms
gas and water sis per month INQUIRE az ~
Twenty-fourth and NJ streets. lezz-3L--
ToUsE No. $40 NINETEENTH STREET
northwest, 13 rooms in perfect oTder:. a ., "a s&
WILSON & CO., 500 Seventh street northwest. z1-S'
Il bay window gas, bath, near Government Prlnt-
ing Office A MasSaehqsetts avenue n9rthweSi REM as
so. Apply to w. w. DANENHOWEh q S@ON sun - III
F street northwest Je2l3tt
T1oR RENT-IN THE NORTHWEST SECTION,
II furnished House of nine rooms Tor the summer
rented pernanentiy, with privilege Of using the
whole house during the summer. Address G. 9; F.
Republican office. leIo-3l-
II House, with all modern conveniences gas; bath,
range hot and cold water, Iatrobe. ana cellar, IN
good neighborhood Apply at los street northeast;
rent So lell-aL--
NOR RENT-LE DROTT PARK, 4OI AND 4ls
Il Spruce street, SIS; sos Maple avenue, SO: all mod
ern improvements; cars near. A. l. BARBER q
CO. lie Droit Building jeIT-12t
J7OR RENT-sIX-ROoM FURNISHED HOUSE,
II till September l. at $50 month; all modern I'M
provements. Apply at hoo Third street northwest.
jel6St*
TNOR RENT-THAT DESIRABLE HOUSE No.
Il SIS Twelfth street northwest with fine shruo5ery
and grounds attached. occupied by Census Office.
Apply to NJ WILLIAM, 907 Pennsylvania avenue.
jel66t*
TF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL. RENT. OR
i Trade City or Country Property. come and see the
great bargains at WILLIAM IL. MAIN & BROTH
ERS ST Charles Hotel corner Third street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest Inal$tt
NOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for rent JOHN SHERMAN & CO.
feS-tf ST. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

600 SIXTEENTH STREET NORTIIWF EST
OOe0 Rooms for rent, furnished unfinished,
Ell sute or single; modern improvements; also small
single rooms ie2i-iIF
NOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS.
Il pleasant location; moderate rent. Apply at 4O7
East Capitol street. ie2O-3t$
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

NOR RENT-TWO LARGE NTCELY-FUR-
II nished Rooms first floor; furnished and un-
furnished on second floor. Apply al 6I4 Twelfth
street northwest iel7-3t#
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

nMNIBUSES TO LET-FOR EXCURSION AND
~ Picnic Parties. Apply at Office Imperial Hotel.
my2Stf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

NOR RENT-FURNISHED FRONT ROOM, ON
IL first floor. delightful location. water and gas;
terms s. per month. Apply II3I Thirteenth street
northwest ieIT-3tx
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

GOOD BOARD AND HOME CONIFORTS-AT
W reasonable rates, at q" BlOOnnsdale,' . healthy
and pleasant retreat half mile from East Falls
Church Station. For particulars address MRS. J. w.
avenue northwest. icl6-i2tN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22


VUANTED-A SIX OR SEVEN ROOM HOUSE
w Cottage. large yard, shade. fruit &c; noder-
ate rent; northwest Georgetown, out where there
is plenty of cool air; give location and rent ADDRESS
MRS. b. Republican office JelSSt+
VUANTED-JULY l. HOUSE OF OR ROOMS,
w hall and modern improvements no basement;
rent must not exceed so per month. Address 4,
Republican Office. jel7-3t*
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-06-22

NOR RENT-A FLAT OF THREE COMMUNI-
II eating unfurnished Rooms on second floor, 'front.'
ing Pennsylvania avenue northwest: rent reason
able. Apply at III Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
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