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National Republican., 1881-08-18
LIE Duc,s TEA FARM.
Aeting Commissloner Carman on "Gro
eeries and Lux nrfas."

ceries and Luxuries."
About three years ago Mr.. John jack
son, an Englishman, who for several years had
been engaged in the tea culture In India, read a
paper before the Agricultural Society on "Ameri-
can Tea Culture" written by Mr.. Saunders,
which so pleased him that he made q
visit TO the United States, came to Wash
ington, and had an interview with the then
Commissioner Of Agriculture, General Je Dnc, on
the subject Having conferred with lie Due, JNok-
son left for the South in search Of suitable farm
whereon to cultivate the tea plant He SELECTED the
farm OF Mr. scriven, near Atlanta, Ga, upon which
tea had been grown for several years. Mr. scriven
had furnished
SAMPLES OF THIS TEA
TO the Department for more than twelve years
previously. Mr. Jackson leased this farm and
furnished the Agricultural Department with about
hfty pounds Of tea. This was solely private en-.
terprise so far as known. The Commissioner, how
ever, received these samples and distributed
them as coming from the Government
tea farm in the South. This had been
carried on for about two years, when, about n
year ago, Commissioner Le Due bought or leased
farm near Somerville, S. G., and upon this land
he did locate the Government tea farm. 1t now
turns out that Jackson gave up his tea farm In
Georgia and was placed on the Government farm
at
SALARY OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS YEAR.
This has been going on since last January. When
Commissioner Loring took charge of the Depart
ment II became necessary for him, as the chief of
that bureau, to know something of the Govern
monts Interests. Accordingly he sent Mr..
Saunders, the superintendent of the Government
grounds, to South Carolina to investigate the tea
farm. Mr.. Saunders made an unfavorable report
In the premises. Mr. Jackson now turns up In
Washington, AFTER Mr. Saunders adverse report
had been made, and presents bill for 1000 to
Acting Commissioner Carman
FOR FIFTY POUNDS OF TEA,
which he alleges was furnished to Commissioner
lie Due for the use OF the Government The act
ing Commissioner returned the bill indcrsed that
they could not pay 1t, rs there was no appropria-
ton In Department for groceries and luxuries
Mr.. jackson left the Department frothing at white
heat, swearing that he would sue the Government
| for the amount unless the bill wns paid. He lef
on the first train for Boston In search of Mr. Loring
In the hope that he would give him some
| satisfaction. II appears that about $4,000 have
been spent in the tea experiment, for which the
Government has only 6ny pounds OF tea to show
for tho expenditure. The more charitable contra.
dict this, and insist that the Commissioner and hi,
private secretary squandered the money junketine
| around the country.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Royal street, between King and Cam
eron streets, is being repayed.
The contract for furnishing coal to the
almshouse has been awarded to Mr.. William A.
Smoot,
Miss Maggie Bowers is rapidly recov-
ering nom injuries received by accidentally run
ming her arm through pane OF glass.
All persons who have paid their capita
ton tax for 1880 will be entitled TO vote In the prl
mary election 10 be held Monday, the 10Th Of Au-
gust for the selection Of candidate for the house
OF delegates from this city and county.
The Arlington Turnpike Company APP
peared as defendant before q justice of the peace
ON charge Of not keeping the road In repair
After hearing the evidence the court gave de.
clson against the company, to which an appeal
was noted.
General Malone and Captain II. II,
Riddleberger came up from Quantico on the tx
celsor, bound for Fairfax Court. House, where
they both have engagements 70 speak to-day. A
serensde was proposed by some OF the General ~ Z
much iatigued
National Republican., 1881-08-18
INDIAN Pow-wow.
Secretary Kirkwood Addresses the Dele
cations OF th- Northveatern Tribes.

Secretary Rtrkwood Addreascs the Dete.
cations OF th. Northwestern Tribes.
As was announced in The REPUBLICAN,
the Indians now in the city held council with
the Secretary OF the Interior and the Commissioner
ofIndian Affairs yesterday morning The follow
ing Indians were present: Winnebago agency
Alex. Payer Mitchell st. Cyr, and White Breast
Omaha agency-Henry Fontenell E. Be-Homba,
aud Two Crows. Pine Ridge ageucy-Red Cloud,
Captain Sword, and Young Man. Afraid Of His
Horses Rose Bud agcncy-Whtte Thunder, MIX
and Cook. Crow Creek agenoy-Whte Ghost
wize, and Buffalo Ghost Poncas-standing Bear,
Old Smoke, Birds Head and Buffalo Chips
Standing Rock-Big Head, Bears Rib, Red Bull
Fire Heart, and Shooting Walker At quarter.
past eleven the delegation, headed by Red Cloud,
entered the Office of Assistant Secretary Bell, the
Poncas and a few others having arrived earlier
SECRETARY KiRKwooDs SPEECH
to the Indians which was repeated TO them by the
several interpreters, was as follows:
Thirteen years ago the President sent commits.
sioners TO make n treaty with the Sioux. A treaty
was made, and by that treaty the land that had
been given 70 the Poncas was given TO the Sioux
them and given to the s,oux the up" Poneas had T no
land left 10 live upon. -Four years ago the Poncas
were removed from Dakota to the Indian Territory
and majority OF them ure there now. A part Of
the PoncAs were not willing TO live In the Indian
Territory and, with Standing Bear, leit there and
nrc now near their old reservation IN Dakota. Az
| council, money was appropriated, some 10 go TO
| the Poncas down in the Indian Territory, and
some 10 those in Dakota. Part of this money
| was 10 be spent in putting up some buildings for
| the POnCas, who are In or near Dakota. But we
can't build houses without land to build them on;
| and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Ihave
brought the Sioux aud the Winnebagoes and
| the 0mahas here to see If we can get land from
| one or the other of these tribes on which these
houses may be built. Now We want the Sioux
and the 0mnhas and Winncbagoes TO 30 back to
where they are staying and talk this matter over
among themselves aud see If they are willing to
| have the PoncGs, under Standing Bear, have part
| OF their land, that they may have n home and
| come back here tomorrow and let us know their
| conclusions Say to the Poncas thct after We have
| heard to morrow from the others we want TO see
| them and talk with them with the view Of secur-
| ing them home nt the place most agreeable TO
| them, If We can do It,
The Winnebagoes were directed to come at ten
o'clock this morning the omahas at eleven, and
the Sioux at twelve and report their respective
conclusions The Poncas were directed TO come
at one o'clock p. m to-day and hear the concu-
sion of the other Indians. The Secretary notified
the Indians that aftcr this matter shall have been
| disposed of he will want to see them on other
business, and the council dispersed.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
CAPITAL JoTTINGS.

CONGRESSMAN CHARLEY O'NEILL, of Phil
adelphia is in the city.
The Marquis de Chambrun, ofthis city,
LEFT for France yesterday.
SENATOR BURNSIDE has entirely recov-
cred from his recent accident,
GENERAL j. r. CHALMERS, of Missis-
sippi, is at the Grand Central Hotel, New York.
EX-SENATOR BRUCE proposes to pass a
month In Ohio making speeches to help re.elect
Governor Foster.
Hon. MARSHALL JEWELL, of Hartford,
Conn, chairman OF the National Republican Ex-
ecutive Committee is stopping at the Arlington.
SENATOR GEORGE says that the defeat of
his colleague, Senator Lamar, would be "a calam-
ily not only to Mississippi, but to the whole
SENATOR JOHN A. LOGAN, of Illinois /;
ex Senator W. II. Barnum, OF ofConnecticnt, and Con-
gresham John II, Camp, of Lyons, N, Y, were at
The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, yesterday.
COMPTROLLER LAWRENCE is billed to de-
liver the oreton at Private Dalzelrs soldiers re-
union Rt Caldwell, Ohio, on the 9th Of September.
President Garfield was the lastoraor there In 1879,
THE White House needs a thorough
overhaulng in the way Of plumbing, but the Sec.
retnry of the Treasury Is aYerse 70 doubling the
national debt during his term OF oiiice.-NoTiso'a
Herald.
SITTING BULL has one OF the most un-
beautiful countenances thnt ever iound place IN
the pictorial papers. The Indian Bureau, II II
wants to subdue him, should confront him with a
looking glass
The Hon. Green b. Raum, Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue, John @, Moore. esq
and family, OF New York, with some other friends
left this city on Monday, via the Chicago and Alton
Railway, for Manitou Springs, Colorado.
COLONEL II. G. CoRBIN, who was one OF
General Garfcld's comrades in the late war, says
that the Presidents stomach always was very
weak. During the war, when BE President was
in perfect health, living on camp fare without un
| easiness, he could not pass q dead and decaying
| body without turning deathly sick.
EMILE La SERE, eX-Congressman, who
controlled the Federal patronage in Louisiana
under Presidents Pierce and Buchanan, is still
| living Mt Bay 81, Louis He was warm friend O
! Juhn Slidell and was intimate with Judah Ben
lamin All Of his political associates, except Mr.
! benjamin aud william NJ Gwin, of San Francisco
| have passed away
Henry i. COOKE, son Of Mr. Jay
Cooke, the Philadelphia 6nNucler, will be marrie(
on Tuesday, August 29 to Miss Esther Russell, o
| Lewiston, Pa. Mr., Cooke attended Princeton Col
| lege four years, but does not seem to have beer
much Of student as he never appeared In TN
base, ball nine or boat club and was not even sus
! peoted OF being engaged in the riot for which
number OF his companions were arrested not lonI
| ago.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
MATTHEW yAssAR,s WILL.
$4,000 Given TO varsnr College. nns
Large Sums Devoted 90 Other Purposes.

PoUGHKEEPsrE, Aug 16.-After legacies
TO his widow and relatives, Matthew Vassar's will
bcqueaths follows: To Vassar College, for schol-
erships and educational funds, $4,000; for vassar
College professorships, $4,000; Baptist Ministers
Widows Fund, 81 e0O Poughkeepsie Fire Depart
ment fund. 81 0O0 Home for the Friendless, 81 0OO
Ladies' Home, $1,000; Baptist Church at Poueh-
kcepsle, $4,000; American seamens Friend So
ciety, s2,000 Poughkeepse Society for the Preven-
tion Of Cruelty 10 Animals, $4,000; Poughkeepsle
House OF Industry, $780, st. Barnabas Hospital,
5000; Vassar Brothers Home for Aged Men, s15,-
900; various Sunday schools of Poughkeepsie
churches, s7,O0O Vassar Brothers Hospital for
grounds and building) s75,0O0 furniture and fix-
lures for the same, $4,000; and the Poughkeepsie
Young Mems Christian Association, 5000. The
executors named In the will arc John Guy vassar,
his brother; Mrs Vassar, his widow; oliver II.
Booth, his cousin, aud James II. Weeks; and in
case Of the death OF any OF these before the COM
pleion Of the trust Robert E. Taylor, of the vassar
Brothers Hospital, is made residuary legatee The
remainder Of the funds arc TO be invested to meet
the expenses Of carrying on the work. Mr. John
Guy Vassar said he ronounced in advance oil be-
quests to be made TO him by his brother, and that
he will execute the work OF erecting the institute
as monument to the memory OF Matthew Vassar.
National Republican., 1881-08-18

Captain Iuowgate'a Case.

There has been no new developments
in the Howgate case. A reporter OF THE RRPuBLI'
CAN called at his residence last evening and found
United States Deputy Marshal Goss in charge,who
positively declined 10 permit any one to have ac'
cess to the Captain or hold any conversation with
him. Captain HowgRte was confined to his bed
all day, and Is stlll suffering severely, although
somewhat better. Bail has not yet been fur
nlshed, and II is understood that the legal
officers of the Government have taken no
further steps in the matter. To-day, IL the
Captain Is able the required bail will be forthcom-
ing. Judge jeremiah Wilson, of Captain How
gates counsel, had q Ave minutes talk with his
client yesterday morning, but on being approached
by THE REPUBLICAN declined to state the nature of
this conversation and merely said that he knew
nothing about the case, as he had not yet been
able to discuss It with Captain Howgate He
| further stated that 10 the best of his knowledge
and belief no action had as yet been taken by the
authorities aud that bail would undoubtedly be
furnished this morning.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
MAKING THE DUMB SPEAK.
A Silence OF Ten Years Broken by nm APP
piicntIon OF N Magnetic Battery.

New York, Aug. 16.-An unknown
woman was found in the area of No, 142 East
Thirty sixth street. She was unconscious, and was
taken to Bellevue Hospital, where every effort
made to make her speak. Tears would come TO her
eyes, but she could not articulate n word. The
next day DR.. Pilgrim and DR.. Anderson applied o
battery to her leg, when she rose toa sitting pos
ture and said; "what are you doing? Who are
your A reporter saw the girl last night, and
learned from her in written interview that her
mother died ten years ago, when she was twelve
years OF age and that 1t affected her so much that
she lost her speech. Her father placed her in the
Deaf and Dumb Institute at Hackettstown, N. j..
and she has been there until very recently, when
she was cnticed away by some man, who promised
her work in New York. She says her fathers name
il Morris Johnson. She uses the deaf and dumb
signs with great rapidity, and appears to be much
pleased when she meets any one familiar with the
signs The doctors to-day will endeavor by the
use OF the battery to make her speak again.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
OPENING A CLUBHOUSE.
A Pleasant Time and Exciting sport ~
the National Fair Grounds.

The opening of the new clubhouse on
the grounds Of the National Fair Association yes
terday afternoon was made interesting for the
large crowd in attendance by two rst-class trials
Of speed, 2IO class and wagon trot For the first
event, Star Maid, Gilt Edge, Trump, and Mischief
were entered, and the first two heats were easily
taken by the Maid. In the third, however, she
behaved badly, and Mischief, who trotted steadily
throughout the heat, easily beat the Maid under
the wire. The fourth heat, however, was taken by
the Maid, greatlyto the Joy Of her owner, Mr.. W.
C. o'Meara. In the wagon race there were six en-
tries, but Dixie was drawn, leaving the following
starters: Idler, Cracker Boy, Flora H.,
Dolly Davis, and Bessie Beach. This race
was never in doubt, as Idler, driven by
James Morrow, easily secured three consecutive
heats. Owing to the fact that these were exhibit
ton races no time was announced. During the
afternoon n new General Knox stallion was logged
around the track, and covered mile hsndily in
2;36, only making one skip, at the half mile, The
opening was q success In every respect, and the
new lessee, Mr. Wallace J. Belding, did the honors
with his accustomed ease and manners, which
made all who came in contact with him feel per.
| iectly at home The new club house will be kept
open for the convenience of the public till after
| the annual fair of the association next October.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
unsI,Inrinn annrnnn-

Miss Minnie Evan, who has been
making very successful concert tour In Western
New York, has returned to the city highly pleased
with the reception accorded her wherever she ap.
peared. As an evidence ofthe appreciation given
her voice and method, the following extract from
the Jamestown IN. " journal will be read with
interest,"
Miss Evan sang In Questo semplice," Donizetti.
The applause with which Miss Evan was received
and the tumultuous e pressions of approval with
which her efforts were rewarded were evidences
OF the great popularity The lady has achieved dur
Ing her short stay In Jamestown, Miss
Evan was honored with u double
encore, and responded 10 the second recall by
singing with Mr. Baker, the familiar duet Be.
ware" Possessed Of charming and cultivated
voice and pleasing manner, Miss Evan wins her
way TO the hearts OF her audience at once, and
IL a hnAIIN MplCOme
National Republican., 1881-08-18
A Fearful Crime.

PEKIN, ILL. Aug, 17.-Willie Cantrell, a
thirteen -year-old son Of section boss on the In
diannpolis. Bloomington. and Western Railroad,
was seized by an unknown man while In field
taken to the railroad and tied upon the track just
as passenger train was approaching The train
struck the boy. breaking his ribs and foot The
passengers on the train saw the man run to the
boy, cut the rope which still bound him, and run
away into the woods The train stopped and the
wounded boy was cared for. The police and
gangs of men are pursuing the perpetrator Of the
deed,
National Republican., 1881-08-18
Giant Powder.

1t don't doto fool with joint POWDER"
said an old-timcr, yesterday in the Boomerang
office. Its powerful stuff. l had a $4,000 mine
over in the Queen Of Shelby district in '53, called
the Goshallhemlock claim. ! was offered $4,000
for 1t, with 5000 In Sage brush placer stock be-
sides, If she opened up as well ten foot further
down. We put in blast of joint powder, aud
when we went 10 make an examination we
couldn't find the Goshallhemlock with an assessor
aud n search warrant The hole was there, but
there wasn't quartz enough to throw at yaller
dog. My idea is to sell mine Just before you put
in the joint powder, and then II the buyer wants
to blow the property into the middle OF next
Christmas, let him do it,
National Republican., 1881-08-18
silver ON a reservation.

AdviCes have been received at The In
terror Department from Indian Agent Hunt, al
AnadRrko, lndianTerrtory announcing the discoy
cry ofrich and extensive silver fields near Fort sill
within the limits Of the Kiowa, ComHnche, and
Wichita Indian reservation. Agent hunt also IN
forms the Department that Illegal attempts are
being made by white men 10 locate mineral claim
in these fields, Tho matter was yesterday referred
to the Secretary Of the Interior by the Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs, with the request tha
troops be furnished TO protect Indian Interests IN
the newly discovered fields from intTuders
National Republican., 1881-08-18
The Inv of Nations.

LONDON, Aug 1.-THE conference of
the Association for the Reform and Codiflcaion OF
the Law of Nations, which convened at Cologne,
Germany, yesterday, holds Its sessions in the Great
Hall of the Hansa. The regular officers Of the
association are: Honorary president, Right Hon.
Lord o'Hagan; president, Right Hon. Sir X. J..
Phillimore, and vice-presidents from the United
States, China, Denmark, France Great Britain,
Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and Norway and
Sweden. The vice presidents from the United
States include Chief Justice Waite, of the Supreme
Court, and Justice Field; Hon. John Jay, Hon.
Carl Schurz Hon. David Dudley Field Qate prcsi-
dent Of the associatlon) Judge Charles A. Peabody,
and General James Grant Wilson.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
For the Promo,,oa or science.

CINCINNATI, Aug. l7.-The American
Association for the Promotion of Science met in
Music Hail. this city, this afternoon with 800 dele
gates present. An address OF welcome was deliv-
cred by General ], d, Cox. Amer the adjournment
the association will he given free excursion over
the Cincinnati Southern Railroad to Chattanooga,
Tenn, and during the meeting a reception will be
rendered to the delegation at the Highland House
on Mount Lookout this city.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
ocn.rn, Gron,,. ola Ree,meu,.

EFFINoHAM, ILL, Aug. 1.-THE next re-
union OF General Grants old regiment, the Twenty
rst Illinois, occurs In this city September 49, 90
and q, and as General Grant has promised to be
present If he is in the country at that time prep.
arations are being made for grand demonstra-
tlon. Ameeung of a citizens committee was held
last night to perfect arrangements and raise the
means to meet the expenses. Generals Sherman
and Logan arc also expected.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
He anid The CIafh

BALTIMORE, Aug. 17.-It was learned q
day or two since by the board Of police commits
sioners of this city that Sullivan, Vail q Co.. oi
New York, had been forwarding here q quantity oi
cloth under the impression that the order for the
goodswas by the authority and with the knowl-
edge of the commissioners, and the cloth was In
tended for the police force. The matter was in
vestgated, and, at u meeting Of the board to-day
the clerk of the board having confessed that he
had ordered and received the goods, he was dis
charged from his position 1t is stated that Sulli
van, Vail & Co.'S bill amounted to $500. The
cloth was received here and sold.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
aaInhetfn,a noid Hnccch.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Paris CORE
spondent of the Times, describing the great elect
oral meeting yesterday, when NJ. Gambetta was in
terrupted by noisy demonstrations says: an.
Gambetta concluded his remarks thus; What you
are doing was never done by the worst populace.
You are slaves, Next Sundays ballot will avenge
me on your disgraceful conduct, and then shall
know how to discover you, even II have to track
YOU to your densi"
National Republican., 1881-08-18
The H.nn,o Crnmor Ca...

New HAVEN, Conn, Aug 16.-The jury
OF inquest in the Cramcr case refused to diyuge
the purport of the Douglass confession last night
1t is now known that the jury consider her state
ments to be of vital importance, settling the case
against the Malleys, showing the motive of the
murder, and that II was not committed in West
Haven, and that the body was brought to the
shore. The inquest will be resumed at two p In
IA
National Republican., 1881-08-18
The Lnna League Meeting.

DUBLIN, Aug. l7.--At the weekly meet
ing of the Land League to-day Mr. Sexton ac-
knowledged subscriptions amounting to E7s3, OF
which sum $500 were from Australia. He claimed
that the League now ruled tho country; that II
had prevented the celebration of Catholic ami
vesaries which formerly caused bloodshed; 1t had
caused the parliamentary deadlock it had COM
PEELED the law to stand at bay, and afterward
brought it in accordance with the principles oi
iusiioa
National Republican., 1881-08-18
Thomas Confirming Black.

Ex-Governor Thomas, of Maryland,
who was Secretary ofthe Treasury under Mr., Blu.
chanan for about a month, near the close of his
term, contributes some recollcctions Of Cabinet
troubles, in which he sus.ains the statements OF
Judge Black, and, says the latter of oil the men
in the Cabinet in those days was the only one who
never lost his head that he was the one positive
and conservative force in the Cabinet, expressed
his convictions clearly and forcibly, and never
seemed TO lose his self. possession.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
A Horrible Assassin alton.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA very mysterious
assassination is reported from Washington County,
Illinois. A farmer named d. Drew, living about
eight miles from Nashville, while sleeping on a
bed near the door of his house, was awakened
about ten o'clock Monday night by the discharge
Of gun, and as he raised up in bed to ascertain
the cause received charge of shot in the head
which blew nearly all the top part of the skull off,
killing him instantly. There is no clew to the
murderer. Drew was in quite moderate circum-
stances, and not known TO have any enemies.
National Republican., 1881-08-18
EnGIand's Earliest Printer.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE London corre-
spondent of the Manchester Guardfan says: "An
American committee has obtained leave to place
in the great west window Of the Church Of ST..
Margaret, Westminster, a memorial Of Sir Walter
Raleigh. The Caxton memorial committee, who
had desired to take advantage Of the restoration OF
the church to place window in this place TO COM
memorate william Caxton, England's earliest
printer, have been allotted instead the window
over the door,
National Republican., 1881-08-18
Supposing n Case.

1t was discovered after negro had
been shot in Virginia by white man that he
"had q pistol" We suppose that this plea will
hold good and the murderer will go scot free but
how would 1t have been with the colored man II
he had shot the white fellow for having pistol %
And suppose all the whites down South who carry
concealed weapons were shot? The white women
would have to turn in and help the darkeys dig
graves for the dear departed.