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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
TI.El hV NeXySDaDer

ThereiSa pleasant fiction resting in the
MINDS of the American people, and en-
deat led to them by both law and prece-
deht, that no man shall be held guilty of
any infamous crime except upon trial
and conviction by jury of his peers; or,
in other words, that every man shall be
deemed innocent until his guilt shall have
been legally established.
Within the last few years, however a
new tribunal has sprung into existence,
which has somewhat shaken the public
belief in The sacred right guaranteed by
the Constitution, winch each man accused
of crime has, of being arraigned in open
court, confronted by the witnesses against
him, and of being adIudged according to
the evidence presented under the solem-
nifty of an oath to a jury properly en-
paneled and sworn. This recent creation
may be aptly termed the Court of In
justice" and the proceedings therein
designated as " trial by newspaper"
Under the practice of this seif-consti-
tuted court the newspaper, no matter how
unreliable or disreputabic it may be, NAV
arraign the object of its hatred and ma
licious attacks before the people upon
charges having no more substantial foun-
dation than the stereotyped it is said"
or "it is believed by some," or other
equally intangible utterance of the vera
cious (?) correspondent Without one
particle Of proof, often With no reason
ol, : IL
and most haHored names OF citizens, pub
lie and private, are pliiarled in the col
umns Of thu press; and before those
having authority tn formulate charges
have even begun an investigation into
the merits OF the ease the victim is tried,
convicted, and sentenced by his self-cGu-
stituted acc!lsers, prosecutors and judges.
If those who have thus hastily ar
raigned him before the public find them
selves unable, because of his innocence,
to sustain their malicious accusations.
they have not The manlIuess 10 come for
ward and retract the uDtrufhs they have
circulated broadcast AGAINST hIn. On the
contrary, they SEX q cover up their
errors by nrUmulgac!ng other fliseho0ds
OF "a grave Il character as those which. if
wJU!d hasten 70 iis,.laim Instead of
frankly admitting he wrong done, they
cover Il shameful retreat by alleging that,
tn ugh su:it existed as charged, yet evil
dence tG convict cannot De found, or
that courts Of Justice are unreliable, and |
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
About Postmaster JameS.

PostmaSter-GeneraIJ James is one of for
tunes favortes, and since 1861 when he was an
inspector of customs i'll New York he had the luck
of captivating the press reporters of that city
They gave him extraordinary prominence for the
excellent administration of the Gotham post office,
when in fact, all its affairs were directed by eff
ficient subOriinGtc<, and James got all the credit
However, the great post-offiee "reformer" has his
own shortcomings. II is gosSiped around that
James while diSbursing officer for the construction
ofth New York post-o Office, overpaid himself be-
tween Two and three thousand dollars for COM
missions on his disbursements, and that he was
compelled to repay it back into the New York Sub
Treasury in response 10 stifleter from the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. copy of this letter is said
to be tightly locked up in the files of United
States Supervising Architect HilL-PtaddeiyAia
SHnddB TITcS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Reac0nsffeId ON Lincoln.

The great English leader, in an eulogy
in the House OF Commons after the assassination
said " There are rare instances when the sympa-
thy Of nation approaches those tcnGerer feelings
that, generally speaking, are supposed to be pc
cuiiar 10 the individual and 10 form the happy
privilege of private life, and this is one Under
all circumstances we should have bewailed the
catastrophe at Washington; under all circum-
stances We should have shuddered at the means by
which it was ccomplished But ia the character
of the victim, and even in the accessories of his
last moments, there is something 50 homely and so
innocent that ii takes it were, the subject ont of
all pomp OF his history, and the ceremonial OF
diplomacy: it touches the hearts of nations and
appeals TO the domestic sentiments of mankind
Sir, whatever the various and varying opinions in
this House and the country generally on the
policy of the late President of the United States,
on this, think, all must agree that in one of the
severest trials which ever tested the moral quail
tiles of man, he fulfilled his duty with simplicity
and strength. Nor is it possible for the people of
England, at such a moment, 10 forget that he
sprang from the same fitherland and spoke the
same mother tongue"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Brigham YOJsnSs Grave.

An lll-looking stone wall, about six
feet high, fncloses an area of nearly an acre. A
carriage gate constructed of rough, unpainted
boards stood aiar, and entered Fully one quarter
of the inclosure is rented off by a second stone
wall on one side, and in the southeast corner of
the sub-inclosure Brigham Young rests in final re-
pose. huge slab Of granite lying fat on his
grave and high railing of iron are all that meet
the eye, save the walks and sward of the little
cemetery. There is no inscription of any kind
not even his name. Outside of Brighams personal
graveyard the grounds are so shabby that they
might be taken for dumping place for garbage
In one corner of this outer cemetery are four or
five neglected graves possibly those of his departed
wives. Still another grave at that quarter is
marked. At its head is an unpainted pine board
OH which appears the name of E. / Young"
Underneath the name some wag has plainly
written with Il pencil, We are laboring for the
kingdom of God, gentlemen The Mormons pay
little respect 20 the resting places oftheir dead
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
PERSONALITIES.

THE Russian imperial yacht Livadia,
with Admiral Popoff on board, has arrived at Glib
raltar. She had good passage.
CLoDONIERo Cora, the Mexican refugee
whose case excited attention in San Francisco
some weeks ago, was released yesterday.
THERE are still living the three greatest
poets that this age has produced: Victor Hugo,
Alfred Tennyson, and Henry W. Longfellow.
Mrs. EDWIN BooTH's disease is con-
sumption of the throat. For three weeks she was
delirious, and did not even recognize her hus-
band.
"NEURALGIA is the charming name
borne by charming girl. Her mother found it
on medicine bottle, and was captivated with its
sweetness
The Emperor Francis Joseph has
granted amnesty to ell persons imprisoned for
| offenses arising from poverty or which were not
premeditated.
COLONEL INGERsoLL is said to have
cleared $4,000 from his lecture on " He'll" where
upon somebody remarks that if there is no hell
this is making good deal out of nothing.
GENERAL Ben Buffers way of amuse-
ment and solace is in biting the end of cigar. A
man whose income is $4,000 year can afford TO
show his disregard of the world in that way.
Hon. HIRAM SKEELs, doorkeeper of the
Vermont house of representatives, who has been
in the city since Inauguration day, leaves this
morning for his home at Highgate Centre, in that
State.
IT is believed that when Archbishop
Crake replies 10 Mr.. Parnelrs letter to fhe former
meeting of the Home Rule members of Parlia-
ment will be convoked and the existing breach be
healed.
THE "silver lunatic," Halstead, is the
chief cook and bottle washer of the Kitchen Cab-
net at Washington. What could be expected from
a crazy cook but broils and stews.-Nelc York Com
merciaI AdrertiSer.
BEFORE departing for Bayreuth Wag-
ner, the composer, was presented by the company
which recently produced his opera with costly
epergne, adorned with figures of the MUSES., and
surmounted by the Genius of Music with an ap-
propriate inscription.
WHEN Abraham Lincoln was assassi-
mated Queen Victoria wrote four page letter to
Mrs. Lincoln 1t was the unrestrained outpour-
ing of sympathy from full heart. 1t has never
been published, as the Lincoln family regarded it
a violation of propriety to do so.-CHtcdgo Journal.
4 VERY interesting discussion has
arisen as to who was the youngest soldier III the
Union army during the war and the Chicago
Inter Ocean has published great many letters
claiming that honor. So far, Lieutenant J. L.
Glen, who is known to history and romance ais
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" is the youngest
veteran heard from.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
GOOD ADVICE.
How Fathers and Mothers Can Keep n
Youugsfer Quiet,

We know from experience how diff
cult 1t often is to quiet retful child that is too
young to run about the house We have one
especial darling IA determined, rebellious little
fellow until quite recently, who has given US in
the past the strongest possible reasons for beleY-
ing in the theory of original sin. Feed him sooth-
ing syrup by the quart and he would continue to
yell-for more Pat him upon the back and he
would scream the louder. Give him rightdown
spanking and then-get out. There WAS no re-
naming in the house with him. He was jungle
full of tigers, hippodrome,
VOCAL VOLCANO
in violent eruption all in one Well, we walked the
floor with him two cold winter nights il success
sion. No use. Then we gave him the looking
glass and hammer. He cut one hand and
pounded the other to jelly. OF course he then
made Rome howl. At last happy idea came to
our relief We tried it as an experiment; but it
succeeded far beyond our most sanguine expecta-
tons, and therefore to serve the cause of suffering
paternity and maternity, we make known the fol-
lowing infallible recipe for keeping children
such are not yet old enough to run about and
get under everybody's feet-quiet.
RECIPE.
Sit the youngster upon the floor in the middle of
the room. Hedge him or her about with chairs so
there can be no escape Smear both hands well
best New Orleans syrup. We prefer treacle because
1t sticks the best. Then take good fat feather
pillow or bolster rip open one end, and place it in
the infants lap, gently Inserting one little chubby
hand into the opening. It will be Immediately
Withdrawn looking like robin with the plumage
turned the wrong way. The infant will be as
tonished and will endeavor to pluck off the downy
dressing. In moment or so both hands are fully
fedged. The mouth is then brought into requisi-
ton, and feathery nsnstache rapidly grows upon
the pouting lips. In the course of five minutes the
little darling will look ike bald eagle on
bender. kick at the pillow and a cloud of
feathers arises; another kick and up goes another
cloud.
NOT A NURMCR ESCAPES
from the now thoroughly satisfied dainty bit of hu-
manity. Patience on monument isn't circum-
stance. The feathers are picked from one hand 10
the other and from hands TO mouth and back again
sticking every time. NolaSSeS is tenacious stuff. So
is a baby. Both hold on well. Combine the two with
feathers, and employment enough is Immediately
on the infanti!e hands to keep any amount of
latent vocalizing power efectually suppressed
We have kept our own hopeful offspring quiet for
days and nights together by using the recipe above
set forth. Aggravated fathers try it! Tired
mothers, introduce its use into the nursery! It
will rarely, if ever, fail even Under the most try
ing circumstances: but if it should then substitute
tar for treacle. Tar never gives up. Goodbye.
GRIF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
The Assassination inquiry.

1t is now evident that the main object
of the inquiry at the Sultan'S palace into
the death of the Sultan Abdul Aziz was to
prevent any future combination .of the men
who depoSed Abdul Aziz, and not to establish
the truth regarding the manner of his death,
Numerous arrests among the military have been
made. The battalion which assisted TO depose
Abdul AZiz has been broken up and the officers
sent 20 distant posts 1t is believed that there will
be no public trial Of the accused. but that they
will ne quietly exilcd. tits reported that Mahmoud
Damned PasLa has already been sent away on a
man war, which left the Bosphorus under
sncrnr orders
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

Now IS THE one opportunity in Presi-
dent Garfeld's life for him to be great by
conquering the weakness of wilIfulness.
The public sense of fair play demands that
he retrace his steps in New York mat
ters, and take counsel only of his own
good sense and self-imposed obligations
when next he moves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

calm to the troubled political waters by
leaving Merritt to serve out his term as
collector at New York he will laugh at
himself for ever having said that SEN
ators who opposed the confirmation of
Robertson "will hereafter require let
ter of introduction"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
lie Due and The Earrners

The present Commissioner of Agricul-
ture is the unmistakable choice of the practical
working farmers throughout the entire country,
and there is an intense anxiety to have President
Garfield reappoint him and thus relieve our agri-
cultural people from apprehension that politicians
will capture their Department. The selection of
either of the city farmers who striving for the
appointment of Commissioner of Agriculture
would be public calamity to us tilerS of the soil
From Hest Chester pGDer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

GENERAL GARFIELD repeatedly assured
the New York Stalwarts and their lead
ers that their Senators would always be
consulted in regard to New York matters
of consequence, and that there should
never be any attempt to humiliate them
He means to make this good, no doubt.
The present disturbance is the result of
impulse and not Of deliberation. 1t can
easily be corrected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Eauicy on u Caucus

Probably Senator Hawley has given no
authority for the statement that he will ignore the
caucus. He has defended the caucus system Wig
VrouSly in Connecticut, and has had occasion
sometimes TO complain at the action of others who
have not been influenced by his emphatic argu-
uients in favor OF the eaucuS-HdrfOrd Post.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

In few of the offices in town there is
notable lack of heavens first law and such need
for broom and busting rag that sighed for
Parrish, of Covingt0n the ceanest, tidiest Virgin
ian alive. Yet this thing may be oyertlone
The office ofthe Washington Post reminds me of
the house out OF which the seven devils had been
cast. Your average Virginian would be thrown
into an ague by the mere sight oft. Dirt in mod
Grafton is essential to comfort-Dr BaGby ii, Rich
f1ORd State,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

THE organs which are counseling the
President to smash things by having his
own way in a matter which he cannot
defend on principles of good faith be-
tween men will desert him by and bye
when the old age of his administration
aOmac nm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
John Bright ON irish Emigration.

AIr. John Bright, in referring to the Irish
troubles says that if great fleet assembled
at Cork or Galway offered free passage to
the whole population of Ireland it was
probable that all, certainly that half would find
their way to the United States, which opened their
doors to everybody. He should be sorry to see
them so, but, though emigration would be a hard
ship to parents it meant deliverance to the chill
drer from poverty and suffering
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

If we can only have harmony in New
York, by the aid of the Presidents sober
second thought, the tranquility of The
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN will only be dis
turbed by Democratic or Department
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. provided that no.
body undertakes to suppress the editor
for free expressions of opinion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

No, Mr.. President! "The votes of Sen
ators upon this question of Robertson's
nomination must not be test of personal
and political friendliness" You said it
would be, but we will think it was some
rash humor that made you forgetful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Admiral F..rrsgut'- Literary Ignorance.

He did not understand the classics and
was not as thoroughly conversant with the Bible
as some people. On one occasion, when the pre-
siding eide: from this city came up to hold the
quarterly meeting of our church, the admiral
had us over 10 dine and show around the navy
yard, and he talked on his favorite hobby the
corruption of our Federal Government and the
mode of appointing officers there. He mentioned
several instances ofmcn being appointed to posi-
tiOns with IS per diem and nothing whatever to
do merely 70 reward them for political influence;
told how deyoutly he wished that the system of
Government patronage was abolished. and con-
clCded by saying: When 1 see and hear these
things tremble for my country, for I am reminded
forcibiy ola passage fScripture, Whom the gods
destroy they fr.t make mad"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

THE letter written to Senator Dawes by
the President in opposition to the election
of the editor of THE REPUBLICAN to the
Secretaryship of the Senate ought to be
published. Cannot the President remove
the Injunction of secrecy?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Gawre willie sem S3Ie,,

When the President nominated Stanley
Matthews HdTpcrs Heekiy declared the action of
the President unjustifiable and outrageous Tie
nomination Of Robertson, intended to strike Conk-
ling, condoned the outrage, and since tnen George
William Curtis has been silent. Anything to beat
Conkling; and yet Mr.. Curtis prates about his
honesty and independence. Bah what fraud -
NelU York Commercial 1dreytiser
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Tramp. Tramp. Tramp!

The hardest blow President Garfield has
yet received in his fight with Conkling is in an
interview with Tommy Nichol in the New York
Tribune. Tommy stands by the President.-Cin-
ciaRGti ERGHiyer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

Ode to an Ohio Man.
A man who attempted of late
To fix up his own little slate
Was asked how he Jared,
And replied, am scared,
But otherwise doing first-rate."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

If the President wants TO promote har-
mOny in the Republican party he must
put up his knife.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
HOWIand Dental Association.

No. 2l1 FOurand-ahaIf street. three doors north of
Pennsylvania avenue.
EXTRACT TEETH under Nitrous Oxide without
pain. for 81 each tooth without gas. 80 cents each
tooth. ARTIFICIAL TEETH, 81 per set Gold and
Amalgam FILINGS inserted. All work Warranted
first class.
DIR. f. P ROWLAND has administered Nitrons
OXlde 10 over ZN.I0 persons Jelly
TOHN II. MITCHELL.
- VETERINARY HORSESHOER
No. 30 Second street northwest. Washington D. C.
&c Ill shoes lsei in the shop OF my own make All
diseases of the feet promptly attended 20. seI-Iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

Hor andrebelIiousliQuids are not suited
to the season unless accompanied with
a great deal Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

SENATOR CoNKLING has kept remarkably
goOd-tempered while the storm ragged
around him. He never despairs Of good
results.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

Orr readers may hope to see much
less politics to the square inch in Wash
ingtOn after Robertson is laid away.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

An angry man cannot do a wise thing.
Let the man at the head of tie Nation
conquer his angry mood and he will be
his own best counselor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

the enterprise would not exceed s3,000,-
900, and business men of that city are
confident that such an investment would
be repaid. dollar for dollar.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

THERE is no more idea of nominating
William E. Chandler for collector of the
port of New York than there is of nomi-
mating ex-senator Thurman. This is
official
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
still nF RI

For many days she gadded on earth,
Burdened with gossip and care,
But now she's in Heaven telling the Lord
How mean her neighbOrs were.
-THitrdteg' LlfilJCTHui
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
He "Robs Up sereueIy.-

Of course, the President is serene and
free from bitterness. man with the whole Ameri-
can people on his side has no cause for agitation
Nf,g York Tribune
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
JOHN McDERNOTT & BR0S..

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS
(Stean usedl. $40 Pennsylvania avenue. rear Third
street west, Washington, u. Z. Carriages aud tfar-
ness received on storage and sold on commission.
Carriages repaired felt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
22roposals.
PrODOsalS for Stationery,
Po~r-OFFIcE DEPARTMENT.

PO~T-OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Nav ,. ISL.
Sealed proposals Will be received at this Depart
ment until = o'clock III, on THURSDAY, June If.
loSl. for furnishing Stationery for the PJSt-fiCe De
partment for one wear from July l, ISSI.
Blank forms Of proposals. showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto VIII be furnished on application
this Department
Proposals should be addressed the First Assistant
Postmaster General and iHdOrsed Proposals for Sta
tiOnery.'
THOMAS l. JAMES.
myJTIil-4w pCStfnaStpr-( General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

nor RENT-EIGHT OR TEN ROOMS r.
II nished or unfinished, with or with0ur Rl..,,, =,
rooms large and airy: viii be rented very re7sG1t
as the family IS small; house formerly know, IS =
northwest. NC ~.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
2fmcfion Sales.
A UCTION SALE OF
N FORFEITED PLEDGES


JAMES GUILD & son. Auctioneers.
will sell for II. X FULTON, at I2IS Pennsylvania
avenue northwest,
Commencing on MONDAY May 16. at o'clock pm.
a large and valuable collection of Forfeited Pledges
consisting of Gold and Silver Watches. Diamonds
Jewelry, DC. and continue until all the lots are sold
at the same hour and place daily Persons holding
tickets the time on which having expired Will please
take notice.
II. X. FULTON, Broker.
JAMES GUILD & Son. AuctiOnPerS myI24t%
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
&0mcational.

JAMES II. MCKINNEY.
Clerk Supreme Court L. :.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12
Sosf ono Solln6.

7 OST-YESTERDAY, 10TH INSTANT. \ GOLD
Il \ trimmed Eye-(iIsS. Suitable reward paid if left
at sis Thirteenth street northwest. myI2SI<
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-12

DOCK ENON SPRINGS AND BATH. VA.
HI OPEN JUNEl.
Telegraph in the hotel a delightful home for fEi-
lilies No BAR.
For circulars and terms apply TO
a ;. PRATT. Proprietor.
40I Ninth street.
my6-3m Washington. ID. G..