davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24
happy chance that kept me from the

happy chance that kept me from the
orchard, and sent me here to fall
asleep behind, to waken at the sound
of your voice. Spell bound, j remained
concealed, half believing that I was
still dreaming, to prove the falsity Of
the old proverb, Listeners never hear
any good Of themselves. But can T.
dare hope that grains Of earnestness
mingled with your jest, and that the
pats of butter in our dairy may some
day be stamped with your monogram?
Stand my friend, Miss MAXWELL, and
you shall not be forgotten when we
make the beet statues and the turnip
ruins
Well, pom my word!' exclaimed
Miss MAXWELL, with frank glance Of
admiration at the handsome young
fellow, and smile that threatened to
become a laugh in another minute.
And "Of all things! said Miss East
man, a lovely blush mantling her
face; and then youth and fun con-
quered all three, and they laughed
until the farm yard resounded, and
Lion, the watch dog, came bounding
towards them, asking with loud bow
vows WlldC Was Gllc 1lldIteI. 3H
A few weeks after Miss Isabel East
man became Mrs. Nathaniel Leigh,
her husband lying at her feet in the
orchard, and looking up into her face
with adoring eyes, said, II never
would have gained courage to have
told you of my love, though I loved
you from the very first, had / not
heard from your own sweet lips that
you cared little for me. What good
spirit, my blessed, sent you of all
places to the farm yard that after
noon?
1T was an imp sent me there"
she answered, demurely. Mothers
youngest, who whispered to me, as |
left the house with Lottie, 's,There's
something awful jolly way back in
the farm-yard-a pyramid Of cabbage
and Nat Leigh fast asleep behind
! it''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24

A GENUINE Amati violin, made for
Louis XIV, is now owned by the
family of Lipinsky, in Pesth. The
sides are ornamented with feurs de slys
and the royal arms are painted in oil
on the back. The instrument
remained until 1889 in the Garde
Meuble in Paris, since which, after
many changes, it fell into the hands
of the present owners.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Ciyii-Seryice Reform.

We doubt if any phrase in the English
language has been more abused than the
one at the head Of this article. 1t has
been the catchpenny call OF cheap and
callow politicians, who exhibit their vir-
tue by crocodile tears over the sins of their
own party and their lofty independence
by scratching its ticket. To believe them
the civil service of this country is in de-
plorabie condition, and they sigh for the
days when it can be converted into the
British flunkeyism Or German bu
reaucracy. Like all quack doctors, they
have universal panacea, potent alike
against sore toe or the collie, and it is Ia
beled Competitive examination, dumb
office-holders' arithmetic, and the use of
the globes" Ignoring sensible, business
like adaptability and that undefnabie
knowledge of affairs which lies at the
foundation of all usefulness, our civil
service reformer would stick into the
most responsible places the shallow,
verdant youth who can most rapidly add
up column of figures or tell in moment
where lie the sources of the Amoor
River.
1t is hard.to keep patience with these
rigidly righteous Missionaries. If they
would content themselves with uttering
All occasional diatribe upon the general
wickedness of politics, especially that part
of it with which they have the misery to
hold a feeble connection, or shrink back
in lofty dignity while they suck the
paws of their own selfimportance, it
would be matter that would not seri-
ously concern anybody. When, how
ever, by the inscrutable decree of a
mysterious Providence Or the act Of a
stupid administration, the civil-seryice
reformer is called to higher place in
Government, and attempts to thrust his
gimcranks among its wheels, the matter
becomes serious. He would make every
Department clerk, revenue or land officer
and postmaster, weak and defective imi-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Majority RUIe.

The great principle underlying our sys-
TEN of government is that the will of the
majority when constitutionally expressed
shall be the law of the land The will
Of the majority shall govern, but only in
a constitutional manner The voice of
the minority is patiently heard on all
measures in Congress, but when the will
of the majority is recorded in favor of
any measure the minority and the ma
jority are alike bound by it. If the war
ring factions of the Republican party at
Harrisburg would recognize this simple
principle in their party action, as they
will eventually do, much valuable time
would be saved and tangible results would
speedily follow. The contest there has
progressed sufficiently to convince even
Pennsylvania legislator that departure
from this principle, even in party action,
can produce nothing but confusion and
recriminations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
WashingtOn's Birthday.


1t is fitting that on one day in the year
at least we should give some thought, an
hours or a moments contemplation, to
the past. The Nation, of which we are
component parts is new and wonder
full thing. A little over one hundred
years ago it had no name or place in
history. 1t did exist perhaps as dream,
an inspiration, hope far beyond the
then experiences of mankind, and only
vaguely outli ned in the fancy of the most
daring. The dream ola republic where men
might be free and equal, might rise to the
full stature and purposes of their creation,
might, ina word, be men, and not the ser
wants, the messengers, the instruments of
monarchsl But 10! one hundred wears
have wrought the most magic change ever
produced in earth ly government since
the dawn of civilization. The dream is
true beyond its widest Interpretation.
And we are passing on to greater tri
unphs, successful, eager, full of hope,
strong i'll our sense of security. Weak
only in one thing, the sin of nations, in
gratitude. But as we look back, if but
momentarily, there is one figure
that comes luminous and singiy
before our imaginations, and to him,
if we have any sense of respect and VEN
'eration, we must bow in reverence. The
Republic is Washington's gift to the
world. To-day is the anniversary of his
birth. and is by proper respect and legal
action set aside as day of remembrance.
We cannot employ portion of it better
than in the consideration of his life and
its lessons 1t was great in every part of
it. Patriotism here had its noblest ex-
ponent, its most devoted friend, its en-
tire, humble, and yet selfrespecting ser
want
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Who Judge FoIeer Es.

Judge Charles ]. FOlger, Of New York,
who is prominently mentioned for Secretary of the
Treasury, and who is believed by many to have
been rendered the appointment, is statesman of
long experience and great ability. lie first served
as county judge. Aftcrward he was elected to the
State senate, where he served for several years,
and became greatly distinguished for his incisive
speech and extraordinary powers ofdebate. lie is
generally recognized in New York as the ablest
man who has been i'll the Legislature for the last
quarter of a century. About 1868 he retired from
the senate and became sub-treasurcF of New
York. In 1870 he was elected judge of the Court
ofAppeals, and has been upon its bench ever
since. On the death of chief judge last summer
he was appointed his successor, and the promotion
was ratified by the people at the election of No
vember, when he ran 10000 ahead of Garfield. He
is man of fine presence, of large and varied at
teinments, and of great intellectual power.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

A GREAT MANY PEOPLE have changed
their opinion in regard to the success of
the three per cents. A few weeks ago
the belief that the interest is too low was
very general, but there has been a de-
cided change of sentiment. The fact that
English consols are sturdy at the same
rate, under all the load of trouble and
disaster that has overtaken that nation,
Is strong argument, perhaps as strong
as any that could be furnished outside of
experience, to prove that here, where
conditions are favorably reversed, there
will be no trouble about il.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

IT IS with great reluctance that the at
tention of the Star is again called to the
manifest stubbornness of its compositor
in setting up the headline West Wash
ington, nee Georgetown" which THE RE-
PUBLICAN has already pointed out is in the
direction fthe Generalization of the Ian
guage, nay, the two languages. This is the
first error that any one has ever had the
temerity to ascribe to the Sar, but in the
Interests of clear and vigorous expression,
of which the Star is such an able expo
nent, the correction is again requested.
We cannot take nee for an answer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1881.
Pr sP ectus-
FOR 1881

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
neD year mader neiV management and aritt
fselU material.
II sriH be q stdl,cart Republican Journal.
II tciu be The best newspaper in the District
Of Cal,tmbid.
1t sriH furnish during the sessions Of Con-
sreSs a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
aud sriH at all times giye complete Information
ofhe official doings in all Departments of the
Government.
II UiH girs all interesting information that
eGn be 6gitindtely obtained concerning the
isste1ations and policies Of the ruling 1'oerer.
In District affairs it eriH knor only the best
interests of the people upon mhOse farOr 1t re-
hes, and sriU at all times cooperate arith pro-
gressive citizens, aEtho'a regard to their poIit-
icGI predictions, acho hare measures to pro-
pose and adUance for the improvement Of the
National Capital
II WiH furnish daily record Of all the in
terestirg social eue,,ts Of he city, making its
society department special feature.
II aCiH giUe tegegrapIic ne,cs from all parts
of tie arOrld reached By tie arires, and IN It's
editorials and foreign domestic, and city neaos
tUiH keep pace aCith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THIS is Washington's Birthday. II
there were any authentic information
that the shades of departed greatness re-
visit the scenes of his earthly triumphs
on this occasion it would be good day
to move out of town. The look of scorn
that would overspread the benignant
features when his eye took III the long
continued monument would be such as to
cause the average Washingtonian to blush
for his sex. But perhaps contemplation
of the derrick and other masonic para
phernalia will modify his sentiments
and perhaps, in the great possibilities of
the future, there may be such thing as
"fnis."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Query.

If General Sherman, {. s. A., finds him
self incapable of organizing and marshaling the
large number of regular and volunteer troops and
civil societies through our wide and beautiful
streets on the Hh of March, why not get some one
else to do it? General Lloyd Aspinwall had no
difficulty in conducting procession OF 5000 un-
disciplined men, at night, through the compare
lively narrow streets of New York without the as
sistance of any ex-rebels. There was no hitch in
that procession. S.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
81. Pet-rssurg and Washington.


Some of the correspondents send word
TO their home papers that the recent flood shows the
folly of building part of the Federal city "ln u
swamp" AllofSt. Petersburg is builtin swamp
but the judicious berality of the Russian govern
ment, initiating the Car Peter, has made it one of
the great capitals of the globe.
Peter founded the city of St Petersburg, but he
first conquered the Neva. We built Washington
partly in swamp, but we have not yet mastered
the Potomac, which proves that we need the
genius or patriotism of a Peter. We have the
money, but not the man. POTOMAC.
Yes; we had the man, but Congress failed to
back him. His name is Shepherd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
The Eichf.Enur LnH.

10 He LdHOF q TIC heDUo4cdH:
The national eight-hour delegation
consisting of of the organized labor
ing men of the United States, who are here seek
ing to secure an enforcement of the only law di
recty in the interests of labor the Federal stat
ute books, hereby tender to you their profound
Acknowledgements for the interest and enterprise
you and your reporters have manifested i'll bring
ing to the attention of Senators their duty in rea
tion to the pending resolution to enforce the eight
hour law. By order of the delegation.
JOHN q. MILLS. Secretary
S. c. HCNT. D. D. LIN, of the delegatiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
BOYHoOD.

No paliid winding-Shees,
No coffin, and no dim
And narrow earthly grave
We're made by man for him.
And yet he is as dead
As any corpse that lies
Secreted from the light
OF the eneircling skies.
Dead, many years ago;
His spirit passed away
So swiftly, silently,
l cannot tell the day.
loved him passing well,
This boy, light -souled and fair,
Because he loved Bs SO,
And bore the name ! bear.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THERE is one delightful advantage in
making up Cabinets just now. Every one
is sure to get place for their own favor
ties. But there will be vail of disap-
pointment that can be heard as far as
Ireland on the 4th Of March. The two
countries will wall in unison.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THE proprietors of summer resorts are
already sending out their advertisements
and solicitations. and the young man who
has the contract for spending his fathers
money has already engaged the best room
and paid for it in advance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THE festive young soldier, Samuel J.
Tlden, member of the Seventy-frst
New York Regiment, declines to go to
New Orleans with his fellow-soldiers on
a pleasure trip. But he makes his alb
sence more endurable by donation of
$3.50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THE New Orleans Republican has been
revived as a weekly, and is now a pro-
gressive Republican journal of the Stall
wart type. 1t will do good service in that
city of Democratic corruption.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

CONGRESS expires on the third legisla-
tive day of March, which extends to
March 4 at twelve o'clock. Any bill not
signed by the President during this ses-
sion does not become law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

SOMEBODY is going to be badly hurt at
the inauguration by the falling of some
Of these cheap traps for seating specta-
tors if the inspector of buildings or the
fool-killer don't go around beforehand.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

SOME TIME AGO a New York firm OF
lithographers offered prizes of $1,000,
$500, and $3.50 for the best original de-
signs for an Easter card. Several thou
sand contestants have submitted pictures
which are now being exhibited, but they
are said to be disappointment, no great
originality being shown, although many
artists of reputation have sent designs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Sor @ent--&ollses.

CsPLENDID CHANCE TO MOVE RIGHT INTO
- that centrally located SIS siX-rOom House, 125l
Eighth street. by buying carpets &C., already down.
Please call Immediately. fS2-StS
IIyOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN, 4 NEW BRICK
II house, seven rooms and cellar, modern improve
ments. Inquire premises, 21S5 street northwest,
after O'clock fel96t*
NOR RENT-IN GEORGETOWN, A THREE
Il story house, nicely furnished, to board a young
man and his wife. Apply at l328 New York avenue.
fel93ts
NOR RENT-A FIVEROOM HOUSE, WITH
Il large stable, 1915 Nineteenth street, rent, Sl6;
also seVen-room House, 1910 Twentieth street, rent,
SIi; key at 1909 Nineteenth street. 5. 5. DAISF loft
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
RRIi'S Latest.

Colonel Bob Ingersoll says the 4th of
March viii he one of universal JOY to the American
people. TwO-thrds, he says, will rejoice because
Garfield Is coming in and all will rejoice because
Hayes is going out.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
RnnI, HarlnnniS

They are to have Mardi-Gras celebra-
tion at Memphis with unprecedented display and
novelty. The railroads issue haffare tickets. This
is the peor city that had to go into bankruptcy and
cannot pay its debts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THE New York bankers and brokers
interested in floating loan upon the
market cannot conceal their chagrin at
the passage of the funding bill, and are
now directing all their efforts toward
Persuading the President tovetoito or to let
it expire with the session. But it is nota-
bic that all the objection raised to it
comes from source that is at least open
TO presumption Of interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
PERSONALITIES.

LOOK out for het summer. VennOr
has golden hair.
A. L. BARBER, ESQ.,, of this city, is at
the Hotel de rAthenee, Paris.
Ex-senator POWELL CLAYTON, of Ar
kansas, is registered at the Ebbitt House.
The Omaha Republican,, hearing that
Dan Rice is dead, says he now has worse show
than ever.
SECRETARY ScHURz is to be rendered a
public dinner in Boston after his retirement from
Office. Carl certainly looks hungry.
Ex-GovERNoR SEYMOUR is slowly re-
covering from his recent illness. and is staying
with his sister, Mrs. Roscoe Conkling, in Utica.
CETEwAYo, the captive Zulu King, will
shortly be transferred from the castle st Cape Town
to farm near the city, where he will enjoy con-
siderable liberty.
SUNSET Cox is said to be very unpOpu-
lar with the Southern members of Congress just
now. They are mad at him because OF his speech
on the river and harbor bill
WHATEVER NAV be the general estimate,
says the New York Commercial, Of the present and
the verdict of future ages upon President Hayes,
one thing at least must be said III his favOT-he
has drawn his salary well.
Mr.. w. P. BRowNLow, editor of the
Jonesborough (Tenr.) Herald and two other Re-
publican papers in that State is in the city. Mr.
B. is a nephew of the late Senator Brownlow.
| and is chip of the old block.
CHARLES LAMB was once asked how he
liked children, and replied that he liked them
best "b-b- boiled.'r No doubt General Garfeld's
taste for ofice-seekers would be gratifed if they
were served I'D in the same state.
A GRANDDAUGHTER of ex-Member OF
Congress Boteler, of West Virginia. who is also a
grandniece of the LATE Hon. Reverdy johnson, is
now lying at the point of death in this city. Her
illness was caused by hemorfhage ofthe lungs.
The many friends in this city of that
gallant old Hoosier veteran, General Ben Spooner
will regret to hear that he severely injured by
fall on the slippery pavement at his home in
Laurenceburg during the late spell of Democratic
weather.
REPRESENTATIVE AND REV. j. HYATT
SMITH has written q letter TO a prominent Repub-
liean, in which he distinctly says that he shall act
with the other Republican Representatives from
the State of New York in the organization of the
House and upon political questions generally. He
further says that he will support Mr.. Hiscock fol
the Speakership.
Referred to General Sherman.
To the Editor Of The Republican:
Is the rebel general who is to command
the Boys in Blue at the Inauguration to wear his
grdy uniform? 1 do not know what else he has a
right TO wear. L.
a Good Suggestion.
To he Editor Of The Republican:
The sesqui-centennial anniversary OF
the birthday of the great General Washington oc-
ours one year from to-day. 1t should be celebrated
by military and civic paradeS balls Orations ban
Ques, and toasts in every town ofour beloved coun
try. the liberties of which the Father of his COun-
try fought for. Can the Washington Monument
be cOmpleted next Xear2 UurTX il I'D,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
a Run fEUnfpr

Professor Riley, the great Washington
bug authority, was one Of the recent callers at
Mentor, and ii is said that he desires to see the
Department of Agriculture put i'll better shape aud
under better control" But isn'tit already under
the control of lie Due? What can the entomolog-
icpl Riley mean 2-NClr YOTk Sl.R
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
This fs nLfa

The State Of Pennsylvania is Republi-
can by a large majority. But no colGred man hold:
Office in PenHsylvania.-4EdjitaC Constitution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
@anfe0--SolIsee

UTANTED-A HoUSE-4T ANY TINE WITH
w in six months, within five squares Ofths Office
at rot more than 81 per month; must have nine
office ia2atf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

Tue Irish question is boiling like pot
of their own potatoes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
Sosf anS So,fnS.

= OST-POCKET-BOOK, CONTAINING MONEY
and papers. Liberal reward will be paid for the
return of the pocket book and papers I9 AIassa-
chusetts avenue northwest. fe223t
7 OST-FEBRUARY 90 ON PENNSYLVANIA
Il ! avenue childs neck-chain, with gold dollar and
Ocket attached Reward if left at 902 NJ street north
west. feg1-3t#
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

"MINoRITY RULERS" as class in the
Republican party are fast dying out. 1t
is time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
EOR RENT BY B. II. WARMER

OFFICE ROOMS in No. 323 and 3I9 Four-and-a-haf
street II. W.; also in As Louisiana avenue II. W.
Call for weekly Rent-List.
NOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN d co,
fe3tf st. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
AMUSEMENTSI

RATIONAL THEATRE-English Opera" Chimes of
Normandy" and Martha
FoRDs OPERA-HoUsE-" EdgewoOd Folks"
THEATRE CoMIQUE-Variety.
OcRCoRAN AIT GALLERY-Ntasterpieces of fArt-Ad-
mission free, except Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22
a Good Sur-eSfinn.
n WOOW SusHCstEU
To he EditOr Of The Rcpnbiican:

IV I@ItttUf y TIC 1T VIuOttCltt.
The sesqui-ccntennial anniversary of
the birthday of the great General Washington oc-
ours one year from to-day. 1t should be celebrated
by military and civic paradeS, balls, OratiOns BAN
quets, and toass in every town OfOur beloved coun-
try the liberties Of which the Father of his Coun
try fought for. Can the Washington Monument
be completed next year? Hurry ii up.
e K "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-22

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Is published daily (Sundays eIcepted by
The National Republican Printing Company
AT 1903 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
TERMS:
One copy 90
One copy month. 30
Address NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d. {.