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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

looks to an outside observer, Mr.. Cox
rather "got away" with himself on the
occasion referred to. He bristled up to
Reagan in the most ferocious manner
striking right and left, up and down, un-
til the Texan was covered with wounds
and bruises, and then Mr.. Cox suddenly
collapsed, and subsidized into an alb
ject apology for the wounds he had
inflicted. The chivalry of this plucky
New Yorker oozed out like the courage of
Bob Acres and merged itself in feminine
weakness under the assurance to his ad-
versary that he was only playing war, and
if he had inflicted any wounds and Gre
ated any sores he was very sorry for it.
Cox went in gallantly and got in his
work in splendid style, and then he
wilted into the tameness Of a sucking
dove. Courage will come and go, you
know; and after all, Cox couldn't help it.
Now. if our Baltimore cotemporary will
point out to us just where and how Cox
a. got away" with Reagan we shall be
gratified with the information.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
a Rcruhardt Wave.

Nora Perry, in letter from Boston to
the Providence Press, says: Il am reminded of the
latest kink in hair fashion, which is just coming
in. This is the Bernhardt wave-a light, soft,
crimped mass from forehead TO the loops or roll
the back of the head. No more bangs no more
little fiat curls banded and lined into unvarying
place. no more invisible nets to hold the papered
frzzes tight against the head; but The Bernhardt
wave, through the fluffy masses of which the wind
may blow and the sun may shine! 1t is as 1 have
said, just coming in; but think it will be good
while before it thoroughly arrives! The maids
and matrons who have found out the blessed GER
tainty that attends the little fiat curls and the in
visible nets will not just yet altogether relin-
quish them. But for blonde head, at home out
of the worry of the wind, the Bernhardt wave is
exquisite"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
PERSONALITIES,

THE death, in Paris, is announced of
jacques Edward Gatteaux.
WILLIAM ARTHUR, of I. S. Arthur
Home Magazine, is at Wizards.
CAPTAIN JAMES B. EADs, of st. Louis is
at the Gilsey House, New York.
GEORGE C.. GoRHAM and Hallet Kilbourn
are at the Glsey House, New York.
"DoN'T make mistake, girls, and send
any of my valentines to.the White House, J.
TadeR.
CHARLES II. WEAVER, of Iowa. made a
bet of $40 that he could drink gallon of milk in
twelve minutes. He left off at three quarts to send
for doctor.
GENERAL SIMON CAMERON expects to
have pleasant visit in Cuba. He has been com
mended to the good offices of the Captain General
by General Grant
Mrs. PARNELL, the mother of the agi-
tator, in the speeches she is now making in this
country urges all her Irish hearers to vote in favor
of protective tariff one means of injurng Eng
land and requiting Ireland's wrongs.
JOHN B. CARRINGToN, proprietor and
editor of the Journal and Courier, of New Haven,
died yesterday morning of erysipelas. He estab-
lished that paper, and was the oldest publisher
director in many local corporations.
CHARLES ROwELL and Henry Vaughn,
pedestrians, and two attendants, with Bryan Nc
Swyny arrived at q hotel in New York shortly
before noon yesterday. Rowen appears to be in
good condition. He said he would at once 90 into
training for the match On the 9th of March.
JOHN B. CARRINGToN, editor and propri-
etor of the JOUTRa! and Courier, of New Haven,
Conn.,, died yesterday morning of erysipelas He
established that paper, and was the Oldest pub
Usher and editor in the State. He was a stock
holder and director in many local corporations.
T.TURNER, sometimes called the Thirsty,
has created more of sensation for Kentucky in
1881 than WatterSon's 100000 men did in 1917 Not
a man of them protested; but T. Turner all alone
in the United States rises up and says "No" 7.
Turner has backbone; that's what's the matter
with him.-Nelg York Tribune.
NJ. CLUSERET, once a colonel of volun-
teers in the Union army, and subsequently, under
the Commune, War Minister, was sentenced the
other day in Paris by default to two years i'm
prisonment and to pay 5000 francs fine for an ar
tice in the Mdfseildise deemed insulting to the
army and Justifying Berezewsky for attempting to
kill the Car.
CONSIDERABLE stress is laid upon the
fact that the seat of Senator Malone to be on the
Democratic side, and some of the Republican and
independent journals have written about the sub
iect, as if Senator Malone, having seat either
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

side is bound to vote as he sits. The politicians
would surely not wish that Senators Malone,
Davis, Jackson, and other semi independent gen
temen should stand in the aisle.
Mr.. CLARENCE CLARK, who yesterday
bought the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad
at public sale in Richmond, for himself and asso-
ciates, is president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
He is a Republican in politics, but is an ardent
supporter of the Debt-Payers of Virginia and de-
termined opponent of General Malone in his state
policy for Virginia. In Pennsylvania politics Mr..
Clarke is an anti Cameron Republican.
GENERAL HARRISON, of Indiana, went
into the civil war as a private, Governor Morton
speedily commissioning him as second lieutenant.
General Harrison was at that time reporter OF the
Supreme Cost and earning above expenses about
81 500 year. He had little home with mort
gage on it, and wife and baby to take care of,
besides several members of his family who had
been thrown upon him for assistance. II was ac-
cordingiy at no little personal sacrifice that the
young man marched off to fight,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.

The morning hour having been dispensed with,
the Speaker proceeded to call the States in order
to give one member from each State an opportu-
nifty to ask consent for the passage of any bill.
Mr.. COOK: To refund to the State of Georgia
sS5, ,GOO money expended by that State for the COM
mon defense in l777. Objected to.
Mr.. ALDRICH, of Illinois: Confirming to the
city ofChicago the title TO certain public grounds.
Objected to.
Mr.. BAKER: To establish a port of delivery at
Indianapolis Ind. Passed.
Mr.. ANDERSON: Providing for public build
ing at Leavenworth, Kan. Objected to.
Mr. BLACKBURN: Senate bill restoring Captain
SommervIIle Nicholson 10 the active list of the
Mr. ACKLEN: Approprating s1OO,OOO for the
establishment of marine hospital at New Or
leans. Objected to.
Mr.. HENkLE: For the relief of James Monroe
Heisken, of Baltimore, Md. Passed.
Mr.. BOWMAN: To regulate the importation of
raw materials to be manufactured in the United
States and used in the construction and repair of
vessels employed in the foreign trade including
trade between the Atlantic and Pacific ports Of the
United States, or built for foreign account.
Pending any disposition of this bill, the hour ex-
Mr.. CHITTENDEN. rising 70 question of per-
sonal privilege said that during the debate upon
the river and harbOr appropriation bill he had ad
dressed an inquiry to the chairman of the Commit
tee on Commerce as to the location of SampawamuS
Inlet. The gentleman in reply had violently i'm
peached his (CHTTTENDEN's) sagacity and knowl-
edge of geography, and had stated that the inlet
was on the East River, near New York. 1t was
not within thirty miles of New York; Il was not
on the East River and he protested that his Origi-
nal suggestion was brought to a final conclusion
that there was not a man on the Committee on
Commerce who knew where SampaWamuS Inlet
was situated.
Mr.. COVERT stated that though Sampawanus In
lei was the coast of Long Island it was within the
collection district of New York, and it was very
reasonable that the chairman of the Committee on
Commerce should state that twas near New York.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a COM
municatiOn from the ROXbury branch of the Irish
Land League, extending the thanks of that assO-
ciation to Congress for the sympathy expressed for
the suffering Irish people. Laid on the table.
The House then Cat half past twelve) went into
Committee of the Whole (31r. MCMHLIN in the
Chain OH the private calendar.
At 415 the committee rose, and some two dozen
pension bills were passed by the House. among
Them one granting pension Of $50 per month TO
Colonel Thomas WOrthington, of Ohio.
Bills were also passed for the payment of certain
claims reported by the accounting officers of the
Treasury.
The House then lat 4:35) adjourned till to-mor-
row
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

THE manufacture of corn sugar, as con-
Quoted by one firm at their "grape sugar
works." located in the city of Buffalo, N.
Y, and at Peoria, Ill, is snug little bust
ness, and we should Judge somewhat re-
munerative. The proprietors of those es-
tablishments have an advertisement in
the New York Ere1aing Post, in which
they offer to rent these works " for the
net sum of three cents per bushel upon
their united daily capacity of twenty
thousand bushels of corn" BY an appli-
cation of the processes of arithmetic
upon this proposition it will be discovered
that the nice little sum of something
near 100000 annually is anticipated as
the result of such rental on the part of
the proprietors. 1t is barely possible
that there may be rush of applicants; !;
but that fact has not yet transpired with
the public This is one of the enterprises
that has millions in it" to the proprie-
tors
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

Sling the hirSute robe up after,
No more sleighing by moonlight.
The Signal Corps and Regular Army, O
To The Editor Of The Republican,:
Forthe benefit of that portion of the reg
ular army on duty the Arsenal who aid in editing
the Post, and to clear the mind of 'Foggy" (who
ought to know that fog is not recorded in fourths
beg to submit the following extract from a vol
ume entitled " The School and the Army" written
by General W. B. Hazen, who knows whereof he
speaks. The extract commences with page 223:
The morale of the rank and file of the army is
exceedingly unsatisfactory, and to one is this
discouraging condition so apparent as to officers
There is no remedy for desertion, and one sees
his authority quietly set aside and third of his
force abandon the colors every year without the
power to prevent it. and without any apparent no
tice being taken of it or any adequate remedy
provided for it by those in authority.
If we stop desertion other matters will soon cor
rect themselves But there can be no military ex-
cellence wnere the worst military offenSe can be
committed with impunity and without remedy. To
stop it we must simply enlist good men, To do this
we do not need bounties, claSsifcatiOns increased
pay or legislation of any sort, but merely the ap
plicatiOn of some simple, commons sense rules.
which every good business man applies when he
employs a servant. We must require proof of iden-
tity and character There will be no trouble in
obtaining this, as any men worthy TO be enlisted
can easily furnish such proof.
have applied this rule for the past year TO my
own regiment with perfect success. There have
been scores of applicants who would fill all the
requirements of our recruiting service who, upon
being asked as TO their identity and character,
have slunk away never to come back, and upon
inquiry have found them desperadOes, thieves,
and deSerterS.
Our present system requires only physical quail
fcations for enlistment, and ignores moral charac-
ter. The result is that common hieUeS, discharged
c0nuiets deseFteTs, and CdgdbOnds find an easy en-
trance into our army
No squad of recruits enlisted in New York leaves
that city without containing many faces familiar
to the old city detectives, while all the worthless
men who were discharged at the reorganization
and reduction of the army in July last are getting
back into the service again.
party of five New York thieves within the
past year enlisted and were assigned to one of the
companies now forming my garrison. They have
all at different times since 'nade their raise" and
deserted. The last one but Il few days since gar
roted discharged soldier and robbed him of some
$500.
Will the "Johnnies" at the arsenal put that in
their pipes and smoke it? If they cannot raise
themselves to ourevel, for decencys sake let them
not attempt to pull us down to theirs TEDDIE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Eeonomy-A Chance to Try 1t On.

TO Utt EULOF y IIt ItpUULlCuH.
l notice that bill has been rushed
through the Senate providing for the purchase of
site near the War Department" for the purpose
Of erecting thereon a Hall Of Records" Not long
since as 1 remember, something was said, and per-
haps something was done in the same body, as to
erecting Congressional Library building, and
believe many Senators favored locating this edifice
on Judiciary Square, on the score of economy.
1.-The cost of ground would thus be saved" &c
Now why not carry out the same economical the
ory as to the Hall of Records? There is Lafayette
Square not only near the War Department, but
equally convenient TO the Departments of the Navy
State, and Treasury If, on the score of economy
Judiciary Square is to be grabbed for the Library
by all means let Lafayette Square be utilized in the
same way Please Try it on grave senators.
H00SIER
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Pro sP ctus-

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins The
aeU gear under neaV management and tUih
aesD material.
II oiU be stdl,cGrt Republican journal.
n sciH be the best newspaper IN the Djstric
Of Columbia.
II ariU furnish during the sessions Of Con-
sress satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and sCiu at all times give complete Information
efthe official doings in all Departments of the
Government.
II aoiu giUe al interesting Information that
can be Legitimately obtained concerning the
iatentions and policies Of the ruling pOCer.
In District affairs 1t riU k1aooc only lie best
interests Of the people upon ,rhose tGuOr 1t re-
EeS, and aciU at all times cooperate aith pro-
sressiUe citizens, uithoat regard to their poIit-
icdl predictions, aCho hare measures to pro-
pose and advance for the improvement Of the
National Capital
1t sviH furnish daily record Of all the in
teresting social erents of the city, making its
society department a special feature.
Il aciH gire telegraphic ne,rs from all parts
Of the WOrId reached By the aires, and IN its
editorials and foreign, domestic, aid city TelrS
Iiu keep pace Uith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
A Good Winter Poem.

wintry night, the moon shines bright,
The stars look down with clear, cold light.
A vast expanse of glittering ice,
A eoasting hill ali smooth and nice
A hooded maid with scarlet mits,
A fur-lined cloak, and her rubber tips"
A college youth in all ulster long,
A polo cap, and mustache brown.
A bob of latest manufacture,
With rope and wood of finest texture.
maiden seated with much taste,
An arm around her slender waist.
A gentle push, a rapid glide
Safe to the bottom of the slide.
A slippery walk up the hillside tall,
A gentle scream and a snowy fall.
A mustache close to scarlet cheek,
A triumphant youth, a maiden meek.
A disregard of the wintry weather.
Say, shall we bob through life together?"
A glance from the dewy eyes half-wet,
IF L was sure We would never upset"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Gen. Hancock and the Inauguration

|
1t is to be hoped that General Hancock
will be present, not only to witness, but
| to take part in the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Garfield. Indeed, the committee in
charge of the inaugural ceremonies should
extend to General Hancock a most cor
dial invitation to be their guest upon this
occasion, and should bestow upon him all
| the courtesies due to his position and to
| his relation to the late contest, in which
the voice of the Nation declared for an
other. We think such a proceeding would
be eminently proper, and we apprehend
that it would not be unpalatable to Gen
eral Hancock to take part in the inaugu-
ration of the incoming President. The
asperities of the late campaign should be
obliterated at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and this can only be done by
mutual surrender of all interested on
both sides of that heated contest to the
inevitable as it is presented in the pres
ent hour. The passions and preiudices
of a heated political contest should ter
inmate with the result The ques-
ton of political party power in the.
Nation is settled for four years
It cannot be changed save by the
act of Providence. The verdict has
been rendered, and the counsels of
patriotism and good-fellowship all lie in
the direction of q cheerful and manly ac-
quiescence in the event. General Gar
field has been declared by constitutional
processes to be elected as President of
the United States for four years from the
4th of next March. General Hancock,
who was his competitor for this honor,
has shared the fate of an unsuccessful
political venture; and, unless We mis-
take the philosophical structure of his
character, he bows to the voice of the
popular will, as Il hero and patriot, and
falls back into his distinguished position
in the army of the Nation with grace, de-
corum, and cheerful obedience to the ex-
pressed will of the American people.
Under proper occasion and circumstances
we have no doubt that it will be entirely
agreeable for General Hancock to unite
with his fellow citizens in the ceremonies
of inaugurating his successful rival for
presidential honOrs. We sincerely hope
that the executive committee on the in
auguration hold views in accordance with
ours on this question, and that early steps
will be taken to indicate to General Han
cock that it viii De their pleasure to re-
ceive him as their guest and to honor him
Will, ny,nry attention within tho ramon of
true courtesy and becoming respect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
This Settles TE.

"From the Brighton Reporter we learn
that Mr.. Frank Hatlon is packing his grip-sack to
go to Washington and make another fight to be
Public Printcr"-tidte City.
The above is fiction. In the first place, the party
named isn't the possessor of grip sack, and if he
was, he hasn't anything to pack" in it. That dis
poses ofthe grip-sack part of the sensation. In
the next place, Mr.. Hatton doesn't want the Public
Printership and wouldn't take it if it was brought
to him on a silver DIatter-Ha,uEeye
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Sunset" Onixote's EXPLOIT.

Sunset Cox rather "got away" with Judge Rea-
gan yesterday in little oratorical duel over the
river and harbor bill. Mr.. Reagan lost his temper
which is bad thing to do at any time, but par
ticularly in debate and Mr.. Cox, watching his op-
portunity, let fly several Parthian arrows, which
pierced the Texan to the quick.-BdHim0re Anleri-
cen.
A careful perusal of the recorded his
tory of the Cox-Reagan eme,te the other
day does not inspire a strict accord with
the views of our cotemporary. As ii
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

THE question that agitates the Senate
just now seems to be, suppose the nomi-
nation of Stanley Matthews is rejected,
will we be prepared to accept Attorney
General Devens for the Supreme Court ?
The present conclusion seems to be that
eve will think about it,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Set Ready.

Here is a handbill going about now in
London streets:
Important Notice.
Express Trains from Earth to Heaven.
Tickets free; available at
Providence Hall, Isl Church street, Paddington
Green, Every Sunday at and $50 O'Clock, and
Every Evening During the Week.
Pass on through the Wicket Gate of Repentance !;
turn to the right You cannot mistake. as the Car
riages are all First-Class and not any Smoking
Compartments.
People know the place a smoking compartment
would 90 to.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
4 Letter OF LfncOIn's,

Abraham Lincoln, in letter written
December Ii, 1864, said: " You say you are praying
for the war to end. So am 1; but want it to end
right God alone knows how anxious am to see
these rivers of blood cease to flow; but they must
flow until treason hides its head"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
Looking for IL.

We are still anxiously looking for a
double-leaded article in the Atlanta Constitution in
favor OF Senator Bruce for Cabinet position. We
would remind our esteemed contemporary that time
is becoming alarmingly precious Burlington
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

Now, THERE'S that little matter about
the misuse of the franking privilege. The
committee is too modest. Speak up with
your report, gentlemen; the country will
spare your bushes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE-Joe Jeferson-"Rip Van
Wrinkle"
FORD's OPERA-HoUsE-Will Edouns Sparks Com
pany.
ODD-FELLows' HALL-"Pirates of Penzance."
CONGREGATIoNAL CHURcH-Dr John FOrd's Lee
lures.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-" Black Hand Variety.
ABNER's Music HALL-ProfesSor L. Schneider's Or:
cheStra.
CoRCoRAN ART GALLERY-Masterpieces of fArt-Ad-
mission free. except on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

THE editor of Philadelphia paper was
robbed of $11 in a street-car the other
day. The paper, however, has not sus-
pended publication.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

MONDAY is the day upon which great
American people exchange photographs.
We are handsome family if the valen-
tines are right.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

THERE are certain evidences that the
brigadiers are regaining confidence in
the ability to run things the ground
which they will certainly do before the
session closes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

WASHINGTON people complain very frequently
that ladies are insuted on the streets, especially
on days when there are matinees at the theatres
NeiG York Herald.
Washington people must not be mis-
understood in this matter The streets
of the Capital City are freer from insults
to ladies than New York. What many
Washington people do complain of are
the gaping crowds at the close of the
theatres and churches. The crowds are
generally ranged along the curbstones,
and are known to the police.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

PRoF. THOMAS TAYLOR, of the Agricul.
tural Bureau, has invented simple but
effective instrument for detecting oleo-
margarine. Fatty substances form in
crystals; butter, on the contrary, appears,
under the microscope, to be made up OF
minute globules or cells. The difference
is as marked as in the case of any dis
tinctly different formations; but the vari-
alton can only be observed by the aid of
a magnifying glass. A suitable one for
the purpose, convenient and cheap, is
Prot. Taylor's invention. 1t is expected
that dealers will be able to prevent any
imposition being practiced upon them by
the use Of this glass.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

ANOTHER walking match in New York
on March 6. All! but we will have one
of our own about that time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

Chicago is the only American city in
which Bernhard has not, thus far in her tour,
been assGaled from the pulpit, and her receipts
there were the smallest.-ButTdlo Express.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

THIS 'ere is real Lun'un weather, va
know!