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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
To aIr. Devens' Credit.

To The Edit0T Qf The National ReputticdR:
Your editorial of yesterday, in which you so
clearly and accurately portray the qualities
sary for an Attorney General under the incoming
administration, must commend your judgment,
foresight, and patriotism TO every Republican
reader 1t has been exceedingly fortunate that we
have had during the present administration an At
torney- General who, without claiming to be pre-
eminent as "a a staiwart," has stood firmly by all
the traditions of the Republican party, and au-
thoritativey laid down its principles as law officer
of the Government III the Supreme Court. 1t
is highly to the credit of Mr.. Devens that he
has done this work with courage and rare judicial
training, and noiselessly, too accords with his
10 oh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

A Boston woman, eighty years old, was found
starved to death few days since The philan-
thropists of Boston SO busy paying five dollars
and upward to see Sara Bernhardt that the un-
fortunate wOman's case was entirely overlooked
NOTristO.Cn Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

TIE obelisk seems to have been a sort
of memoranda book for the Egyptians.
1t would be good plan for New York to
plane off one side of it and use it for a
similar purpose. Might commence with
the downfall of John Kelly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
I'm Their Minds

We believed Chauncey Depew was going to he
elected Senator. He is strong ever in the
minds of his supporters. | hear that William Van
dcrbilt said one week ago, with emphasis, that
Depew would be the next Senator. Vanderbilt
takes fancies to men with strength, and sees them
over rough places like a friend.-Gdth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

THE refusal to report bill to retire
General Grant is the expiring kick OF
the Democratic donkey at the Giving
lion. Carry off the remains.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

IT is intimated that the Democrats will
pass the funding bill, feeling assured that
the Senate viii non-concur, but amend to
increase the bond to bear three and a
half per cent. interest. 1t will then be
claimed that to insure Republican sup
port and pass the measure the House had
to concur, and 1t will be given out that
the Republicans thus defeated popular
loan. This is campaign rumor, how
ever
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
The South. Roa,, TO f.Iovy.

The census shows that notwithstanding the diff
culties under which it labored the South increased
wonderfully in population in the last ten years If
the relations between the races can be established
on basis of justice to all, with intelligence and
capacity to rule, and the cooperation of the Gen
eral Government secured, our sunny land will
enter on era of progress that will astonSh the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
A Islander.

Democratic aSpirant for Office at Atlanta, Ga,
to defame me by inventing and circulating the
report that first came here as Yankee soldier
statement a malicious SANDER; never served in
the Federal army" Now why didn't he go just
step further and base his claims upon active SER
vice in the rebel army?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1881.
P RIOS Pc TU S.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
Re,0 gear under neaO management and scitk
saesU material. . ...
II tUiU be a StGl,g0Tt Republican journal.
Il HiU be the best newspaper in the District
Of Columbia.
II ariH furnish during the sessions Of Con-
gress q satisfactory report of the proceedings,
and wiU at all times gire complete information
ofthe official doiYagS IN all Departments of the
Government.
n sriH giUe all interesting Information that
can be legitinaately obtained concerning the
Intentions and policies Of the rotirg pocer.
Aa District affairs it ,ciN krOD only the best
Interests Of the people upon schose taror 1t re-
Hes and ariU at all times cooperate arth pro-
gressiue citizens, acitho,a regard to their poIit
zeal predictions, arhO hare measures to pro-
pose and GdUGnce for the improvement Of the
National Capital
HuiH furnish a daily record Of all the in
terestjng social ecents Of the city, making its
society department special feature.
II sriU gire telegrGphic ne,rS from GU parts
Of the 'eorId reached By the 'eires, and IN its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city nesrs
triH keep pace acih the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
hid Not AK II

LONDON Jan. lin the House of Commons to
day Sir Charles Dixie, Under Foreign Secretary
said the government had not asked permission o.
Portugal to land troops at Lorenzo Marquee OF
Delagoa Bay, and had no present intention to ash
for
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
Da,tI, of an OId Tar

HALIFAX, n. g., Jan. IA eolored man named
J. Lewis has died at Cambridge, King County, at
an advanced age. He was slave on board the
United States ffigate Chesapeake at the time she
was captured by the British frigate Shannon in
1915 and brought to Halifax by the victorS,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

PERHAPS the greatest abuse of the
franking privilege is made by the Sena-
tors themselves in requiring postal clerks
to read their signatures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

Two BOATING professions come off in
England next week. Hanlan will be
alone in the first one. The second will
be represented by the Australian oarsman
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15
WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY is, 1ssL

SOME of the weakest of our Government
clerks are bringing themselves up to con-
dition by using lead pencils as Indian
clubs.
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NATIONAL THEATRE Virginius.'
FoRD's OPERA-HoUsEr Daniel Rochat'
THEATRE CosuoUE-Ella Mays Blonde Troupe.
ARNER's NEW Music HALL-Curti's Spanish STU
dents
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THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Is published daily Sundays exceptedD by
The National Republican Printing Company
AT 1858 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
TERMS:
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-15

Shakspeare's great love tragedy,
ROMEO AND JULIET,
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THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
astU gear under neaO management and with
a.n.u ~ r,11..;rI
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Supported by the Admirable Actor, Mr.. BARTOr
HILL, and Capable Dramatic Company ~
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NATIONAL THEATRE.

TO-NIGHT-DANIELR ROCHAT.
Next Monday-A Grand Novelty Combination
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MISS ELEANOR CALHOUN....as--...-.-... S-Ir1-r
Mr. j. II. MALON DATLG
His first appearance.l -
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15
MIR. MOBILES ACCEPTANCE.

REPLY TO THE OFFICIAL SorIFIcATIoSs OF
HIS NOMINATION.
Hon. Orange Noble, the Democratic can
didate for State Treasurer, has written
the following letter.
ERIE, October 10, 1881. Messrs. George
W. Miller, George MCGOWAN, W. ]. Bren-
nan, D. W. Connolly and R. Z. James, Com
mittee-Gentlemen Your letter formally
notifying me Of my nomination for State
Treasurer by the recent Democratic State
Convention at Williamsport would have
been answered sooner but for unavoidable
absence from home.
You say truly that it is high compli-
ment to have been made tho nominee when
so many worthy gentlemen were competi.
tors for the position. am gratfied to know
that the rivalry for the nomination was Of
the most friendly character, both before q nd
during the sessions OF the Convention, and
assure you that, If the choice had fallen
upon any one of the candidates, my friends
and myself would have given him ready
and active support. The reflection to which
You so appropriately refer that the nomna-
tion "was uninnuenced by faction, corrupt
combinations or boss dictation" adds very
much tn my appreciation of the honor.
accept the nomination with full un-
derstanding Of the responsibility il imposes,
and pledge myself that If the confidence re-
| posed in ME by the Convention is ratified
by the people they shall not be disappointed
in their just expectations. The Treasury
will be administered as "a sacred trust from
the peoples" care will be taken to employ
none hut pure, competent and trustworthy
men the records Of the Office will Away.
be open for the most rigid scrutiny; the
corrupt "rings" will be discontinued and
the constant effort will be to reduce expen.
ses, collect the revenues impartially and in
every way possible to promote the interests
of the State. Not dollar that does not le.
gitimately belong to me shall be taken as {
part Of the compensation Of the office.
The platform is one Of the boldest anC
| NNNHANSN shNN Ho' oNSh ouNltcA ConNcH
ton Of any party in Pennsylvania for many
years. Those portions especially which re
late to the rights, duties and control of tn,
great corporations are in accord with m,
lifelong convictions, and cannot doub
that they will be approved by the people
? While would not take from any corpora
tion a single right that properly belongs l.
it, iusist,in common with most Of the bust
ness men, farmers aud mechanics Of th
3 State, that none shall be aboye the Ia W; tina
: monopolies must not be toleratod, and tina
the greatest good Of the greatest number
must be the supreme object Of the Govern
I ment.
I Having made no pledges of patronag e
during the canvass for the noinination, an,
being determined to continue the same pol
= icy until the close of the campaign, will
3 be free, in the event Of my election, to max
such appointments as win best advance tn
principles above stated baye no enemie
to punish and will know no factions in tn
: selection Of my subnrbinates.
/ With thanks 70 the Convention and kint
regards for earh Of the committee,
am your truly,
oetNer finLE
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15
THE SENATE.

On Monday Senator Bayard of Della
wnre, was elected President pro tenn, of
Senate, upon its assembling in extra ses-
sion at the call OF President Arthur.
Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, attempt
cd to force through motion to have the
newly elected Senators from New York
aud Rhode Island, sworn il before pre-
siding officer 'Was elected and made sew
eral short speeches in defence of his mo-
tion, laying great stress on the point that
two States were not allowed voice in
this important matter. His motion was
defeated by aparty vote and he then mace
motion to elect Senator Bayard for the
term of one day, v hich was also defeated
Senator Edmunds showed great bitter
ness in his remarks. A. one time refer
ing tothe ''prize in the lottery of assas
sination" and then warning the Demo
Gratis in menscing tones, that their tri
nmph would be short lived.
The Democrats were very dignihet
throughout the entire proceedings, mere
ly quoting law and prrcedents to sustain
thelr position and inGUlging in no bun
combe like their Republican colleagues.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15

Andrew Sassman was found dead in bed
near Pottstown on Friday with cuts and
bruises on his body. AS there was nc
weapon near him with which he could have
inflicted the injuries he is thought to have
been murdered. He was very poor, aged
20 years, and had lived alone for some
time.
Jacob Knoedler, living on the Mononga
hcla River, near Pittsburg, incautiously ex.
hibited SlGO in saloon among strangers on
last Thursday. The next day his body wa,
found in the river, and his money wal
gnS
A Coroner's jury at Lancaster, on Friday
found that Mary Seymour died of over ex
ctement caused by ielonious assault mad,
upon her by Edward Sanders. Sanders hal
been committed TO jail for trial.
Robert Mcclure, engineer, was killed
aud james Mcclure, John Kelley, Petel
McGill and John Grady badly hurt by q
boiler explosion at Grady's Shoddy Mill
Clifton, Delaware county, on Monday. The
mill was completely wrecked.
Abiah Sellers, who disappeared ffom hi,
home IN August last, while demneed, re.
turned few days ago, He stated that he
had been living IN the woods since his dis,
appenraneo, subsia,ng on fruit from neigh.
porins orehan|I
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15

but for the shooting of Gen. Garfield a
partial Reorganization would have been
effected before this. That work would
have been one of the first things claim
ing his attention had he recovered, Presi-
dent Arthur is too good politician not
to know what his Administration can
only hope to be successful and brilliant
one with all the members in perfect har-
mony. For some unknown reason Efforts
are being made to prove tho present Cabi-
net void of all d;scord. but do not see
the necessity of attempting to conceal
facts well known here. 1t is said here
among friends of Mr.. Blaine that the
publication of his letter Of December
last to Gen. Garfield was without his
knowledge or consent; that the motive
was to annoy and injure him, and that
another member of the Cabinet with
whom he is on notoriously unfriendly
terms is really responsible for the pub
lication of the letter. Certainly Mr..
Blaine can take no pleasure in seeing
such a document in print with his name
attached to 1t. Some of Mr.. Blaine's
particular friends here are so much irri-
tated by the publication that at first they
were inclined to doubt its generousness.
With reference to the duration of the
o,,t..A ,,,c;o,, - Nl,a fI,a rYonarol1 =,
expressed opinion among Senators is that
it will not last over two weeks. This
opinion is nearly always qualified with
the remark that it is not expected that
the President intends to send TO the
Senate nominations for offices except such
as required to fill vacancies, and some
Senator's express the belief that the
President will not feel called upon ever
to ELL the vacancies in the high grade oi
offices, such as the Justice Of the Su.
preme Court and the Minister to Russia,
Austria, and Germany, but will let these
go over until the December session o.
Congress. This idea includes the belle
that the Cabinet is to remain unchanged
until that period. Beside nominations
for Office the President will have severa
treaties to transmit to the Senate-ont
with China, made by Secretary Blaine il
June last, and two with South American
nations.
The White House just now exemplfiei
a line of the old school song: "Great biz
house and nobody livin' in it," TIL,
place looks gloomy and deserted enough
especially at night when the heavy
mourning drapery covering the walls il
Just observable by the dim Pickering o
one old lamp post at the left of the-nortl
portico. On the inside worknen ar
employed overhauling the CID rocker.
and endeavoring to make it inhabltable
Their hardest job Is to get rid of til
myriads of roaches and other vermin
The repairs will occupy considerabl
time and it is not likely that Prtsiden
Arthur will take up his residence ther
until next winter. He is still with Sena
tor Jones in the Ben Butler mansion nea
the Capitol, and after the extra sessio
will reside for time at the Soldier
Home. The Cabinet meeting On Tues
dny is the first since his accession to th
Presidency.
DoA PEDBo.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15
[Faos our RrouLAr conprsrorprnr. l


WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. IL 1881.
1t is pretty certain that the next few
days will bring settlement Of some
things about which there has been good
deal of speculation. One ''near friend"
of the Presidents has been reported as
saying that there would be no Cabinet
changes until December, and the next
day another near friend, or one supposed
to have some means Of knowing whereof
be asserted, has declared that new
Cabinet would be announced during the
extra session of the Senate. For some
days past the impression has prevailed,
upon apparently autht rAtiye foundation,
that President Arthur had decided to
avail himself of the services Of the pres
ent Cabinet in preparing the annual re-
ports on which his message to Congress
must be to some extent founded. But
to-day it is reported, upon good author
ity also, that some if not all the new
Cabinet appointments will be sent in dur
ing the week. Mr.. McVeagh is under
stood TO be already making preparations
to move back to Philadelphia, aud to ex-
press himself as quite satisfied with his
experience as Caoinet minister. The
President, it does not seem to be doubt
ed, would prefer that Mr.. James and Mr..
MeVeagh should remain until the star
route prosecutions are conclude J, as
they are certainly entitled to any glory
which may come out of that matter.
But neither Mr.. James or Mr., MeYeagh
are at all confident that convictions will
follow the indictment of the star route
people. and il the whole business falls
after the great hurrah which has been
made over it, they prefer that the failure
should be attributed 10 some one else.
Al any rate it is certain that the pres.
ent Cabinet could not under any cir
cumstanees hold together for a very
long time. 1t may not be generally known
outside of certain circles, but it is
nevertheless fact that this was not an
entirely harmonious Cabinet from the be-.
ginning Tbcreia not much doubt thai
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15
woLrys srAuT..rNC srOHv

Charles s. Wolfe, the Independent Re-
publican candidate for State Treasurer,
II pouring hot shot and shell into the
ranks Of the Camsron-Quay ring His
object Is to smash the machine and his
snccess in that direction in November is
now without question. He will not be
elected himself--he knows that and has
known it from the start, but his effective
efforts on the stump will defeat S. NJ
Baily the Ring candidate. He has been
telling some startling stories in his can
vass and he can substantiate every state
ment he has made. Mr.. Wolfe is terribly
in earnest, and he has fortified himself
with facts. His statements are worthy of
more than passing notice. They deserve
the earnest consideration of every good
citizen of this Commonwealth. He says
that when the present State Treasurer
Butler, went into Office he found an i'm
mense sum of money represented only by
comparatively worthless due bills. War
rants on the Treasury could not be CASH
ed, holders were glad to sell at discount
and school boards could not draw their
appropriations. This was due to the spec
ulations of Gov. Hoyt, Secretary Quay
and Blake Walter, Cashier of the Treas
ury under Noyes, who used the money OF
the State to buy crude oil certificates, and
then tried to lobby through the Legish :
ture tax on oil Their scheme failed
and the money was lost; but Senator
Cameron and Harry Oliver made thu M
selves responsible ft the amount This
happened in 1879 according to Mr.. Wolfe,
These men had tied up (not to use q
harsher term) $3.50, 600 and crippled the
Treasury and it was not until this year,
period of nearly two years, that the
money was restored to meet tho pressing
wants of the State. Treasurer Butler was
very lenient with these men-unwarrant.
ably 80, if Mr.. Wclfe's story be true and
we can see no reason to doubt it. 1t was
his duty to expose their peculations and
bring them up with round turn. But
the all powerful Ring had put seal up
on his lips and stayed the hand Of justic,
while public interests were made to suf
fer.
The public can now see why the Quay
gang we're so anxious to elect Harry Oil
yer TO the United States Senate last Jan
uary. 1t was to repay him for befriend
ing in the most substantial manner, the
men who had been using public money
in their private concerns. 1t was un
questionably a good thing for the STATE
that these men had such solid hackers a'
Don Cameron and Harry Oliver, else tn,
Treasury would be quarter of millior
poorer; but it is sad condition of pub
lie morals, when men who have been gull
ty of the offences with which they ar,
charged are permitted to dictate the pol
icy of party which numbers among il.
members some very excellent and intel
ligent men.
But we are satisfied that this condition
of things is nearing an end. The peopl,
who have long been supinely indifft rem
are aroused. Heartily disguised with thu
Vaccinations of men who have long dis
graced and dishonored the State, the,
viii hurl them from power to make way
for officials whose unsullied record is
guarantee that the trust they will assum,
will be maintained with honor and fidel
ity
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-15
COLORADO.
sAouAcHE, saeuacbe CO., Col.

SAGUACHE, Saguacte CO., Col.
October 7th, 1881.
II. V. MoRrHIMER-DEAR SIR: re.
ceived your valuable paper to-day, and
noticing my last letter in its spicy COZ
umns, take the liberty Of writing again,
of Villa Grove. this time. The town is
situated in the center of the broad and
extensive valley OF San Luis; to the east
is the rich mineral district of Oriental,
consisting of the precious metals as well
as rich iron mines from which steel is
manufactured; 10 the west arc the COchc.
topa Hills, in whose basins are thickly
populated mining towns and hundreds
of we'll developed gold and silver mines.
Seven miles distant are the bituminous
coal fields, which are now being devel-
oped. This valley is one of the most ex,
tensive in the State; cattle, horses and
sheep abound on these bottr m lands and
their condition proves the nutriiiousness
of its productions; proper irrigation will
yet make this valley of the San Luis, wave
with flowing grain and cultivated yege.
tation. The d. & R. G. r. R, now
passes the town, which will mske it Q
commercial center Of importance.
more desirable and enchanting spot could
not be selected fer q town, q splendid
view of the Cochctopa Hills on one side
aud of the Sangre De Crjs;o range OF
mountains other, willie north and south
the view fades away with the extensive
valley. Sagunche, this town is the coun-
ty seat of Saguache county, and is stu,
ated on Saguache Creek, twenty miles
from Villa Grove. II is located in the
broad and expansive valley of San Luis,
and is place of considerable Importance.
This is one of the finest stock raising re.
gion in the State OF Colorado. and is the
headquarters for all ranchers in the San
Luis valley; the town is an old Mexican
built ons, but of late years some fine
buildings have been erected; around
Saguacbe is the great hay producing re-
gion of Colorado, and some of tho most
extensive stock ranches in the State are
in this section. The town has grand
and romantic situation, nesting at the
foot of the Cochetopa Hills, on stream
called Saguache, OF late some very rich
strikes have been made in the hills ad
joining the town and its mineral resourc,
bid fair to become extensive. In the neal
future 1 expect visiting Gunnison City
Ruly Camp, Crested Butte and Gothic
and will write You from there, Will
best wishes and an increased circulation
remain, respectfully,
@. W. LENTZ.