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National Republican., 1881-11-02
Ignorance, Not Insanity.

The students of the Guiteau case have
appeared TO overlook an important phase
Oft, The prisoner appears very anxious
TO produce the impression that malice was
no element in his homicidal act. He
talks of the patriotic impulse and the
irresistible influence of Divine power.
He was moved by the will of God, he
says, And then he was impressed with
the need the country had that the Presi-
dent should be removed" Some re-
gard all this as strained effort to
strengthen the plea of insanity which is
to be made. We onot think so. Guiteau
does not himself rely upon the insanity
plea. He is not trying to simulate in
sanity in the utterances referred 10. He
has an idea that malice is an indispensa-
BILE element in the crime of murder. To
kill with malice aforethought is his un-
derstanding Of the definition ofthe crime
of murder lie thinks he can ailirma-
lively prove the absence of malice in the
act. Like many canting, hypocritical
rogue, he thinks he can gloss over a
heinous crime by claiming that it was
inspired by moral and religious motives.
This is shallow ignorance-not insanity
National Republican., 1881-11-02
h'Or the Liberals.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct 90 1881.
Hon. J, AMBIER SMITH. Washington, ID. O.;


Hon. J. AMnLER SMITH. Washington, ID. C.:
DEAR SIR: The Virginia campaign is
nearing to an end. have adhered to the line of
policy adopted by the late Lynchburg Straightout
Republican convention, and, editor of the Alex.
andria (Va) Posi-, have so conducted its columns.
But now looking the matter square in the face,
have come to the conclusion that my opposition
TO the Liberal ticket benefited the conservative
Democracy, party who spurns the negro. COL
ored men especially need not look for anything no.
litically from Virginia Bourbon Democracy. The
Independence Of General Mahone-demonstmted
by him on the iloorOf the United States Senate-and
his steadiast devotion to principles which are OF
vital Importance to Virginia should entitle him TO
the support OF every friend Of progress. In con-
trast with this fearless Senator, General wickham
has boldly declared his Intention TO vote the Daniel
ticket, and to-day he stands solitary and alone.
Daniels organ the Richmond Dispatch. has re-
peatedly raised the color line. Il says We do not
expect any negro TO vote our ticket; that tho
negro Is bundle of prejudices,' and our ticket
means white supremacy" The Bourbons have
can raise in this canvass. 1t was their only hope
to win. 1t remaius 10 be seen whether the white
Rendjusters will be duped by their nefarious aud
reserve force of straightout Republicans to rally
as one man under the lead of ]. w. Coch-
ran, chairman Of the straightout Republican State
committee, TO the standard of Cameron, Lewis, and
Blair. Let the old guard move, and victory will
perch upon the banners OF Liberalism in Virginia.
Come as one man, and by the ballot bury these
INSCRIPTIONS and proscriptiye Bourbons' who, II
they possessed the power, to-day would take your
hearts blood. am now heartily In favor OF Cam
eron, Lewis, and Blair, knowing full well, as a
Grant Republican, that all Grant men need not
feel abashed when our intrepid leader bids US fol-
low. Let our aim be 10 give Virginia good gov
ernment, Legislature which will leglslate for the
people, and United States Senator who will be in
accord with the pioneer Malone. Down with the
Bourbonic era In Virginia, and up with the flag OF
| free thought, free Speech free ballot, and free
sch ools. / am, sir, yours truly for Liberalism,
MAGNUS L. ROBINSON
Editor Vir1inid Post
National Republican., 1881-11-02

ton moneys and collaterals. Those who
make the examinations should not stop
with reading the labels on packages or
envelopes, but should examine the con-
tents and count the money, and make an
actual inventory of securities which the
packages and envelopes are said to con-
tain.
To leave one man the undisputed GUS
todian of millions for years is TO invite
him TO treat as his own the funds of
others in all cases where he thinks he
kaoUS that by such use he can make
profits for himself without risk TO others.
He takes false step upon this basis, and
the first time he finds he has miscalcu-
lated he is a defaulter. Desperately he
follows his unlucky venture with others.
There may be more lucky, and therefore
undecided, embezzlers in public and pri-
vate employ than there are discovered
ones. There are many-we hope a large
majority-who, while unmatched, would
never dream of diverting funds for a
moment for any purpose. But govern
ment, like dress, is the badge Of lost in
nocence," and the good effect of watch
fulness upon men entrusted with the
money of others is proof of the weak
ness of human nature when tempted by
a knowledge that it is under no check.
JOSEPH X. McCAMMoN will be an honest
and competent Commissioner of Rail-
National Republican., 1881-11-02
BRADY,s LINE OF DEFENSE.
Cabinet Officers ana Congressnien Re-
qussiinE the Expedition of star Routes.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York San of yesterday says: "The star route
cases are to be called in the Criminal Court on
Thursday, on a motion to quash the information.
Distinguished counsel on both sides will argue
the question: As the time for the trial Of these
cases grows nanr some details learned to the
programme of the defense. Every one of persons
indicted, and all of those against whom, accord.
Ing TO rumor. II is proposed TO attempt to bring In
dictments are understood to confidently assert that
the Government will be unable to make out any
case against them. General Brady's line of defense
IN particular II Is snid, will be to show that he not
only was not guilty of any illegal acts. but that
every extension OF the postal service which he did
order was ordered ut the express instance and
with the written approval of one or more members
OF Congress, army officers Cabinet officers Gov
ernors OF States and Territories, leading merchants
and Others. General Brady 1t is known, has pre-
served every one of the letters and there Is reason
| to think that there are many members of Congress
| whose letters will be produced by General Brady
| In defense Of some of the general allega-
| tiOns as TO the star-route service. Ii Is
| claimed that, as to one Of the routes
where the expedition was noteworthy, he has the
written recommendation of General Sherman and
even ofSecretary schurz to expedite the service In
conspiracy, 1t Is said to be the plan of Brady and
others of The star-routc people TO proceed against
Postmaster General james and Attorney General
MncVeagh for defamation of character, and In the
| course OF these latter trials the attempt will be
| made TO bring every newspaper editor and corre-
spondent who has written about the star route SER
vice into court and require them to show whether
Mr.. james, Mr.. MacVeagh, or some one connected
| with the postal service"
National Republican., 1881-11-02

THE Richmond (Va,) Wing has seemed
tous throughout lifelong struggle between
Bourbonism and Liberalism in the Old
Dominion model of wisdom, vigor, cour-
age, and discretion. 1t has been merci-
less in its exposure of the shabby gentility
of the non-paying debt-owers, firm and
stalwart advocate of the cause of law and
order, and an able and unhinching de-
fender Of the logic of the Readjuster and
Republican coalition. The great Read
juster leader, General Malone, the able
and eloquent standard-bearer, Colonel
Cameron, and those two brilliant and
powerful debaters, Riddlebergerand Wise,
have done all that men could do; but the
editor of the Wing has, by his daily APP
peals, enlightened and encouraged his
thousands of readers with as much effect
upon public opinion as any man in the
State of Virginia. Honor to whom honor
is due,
National Republican., 1881-11-02

Mr.. WAYSE MACVEAGH Is n very excellent gen
tleman and high-toned public man, but in the
present emergency he has employed more frllls
than common-sense people appreciate. He
studied his own convenience at the expense of the
public scrvice-which is the long and short Of
it.-Boson Journal.
Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh is an odious
little mountebank and political hop-o'-
my-thumb. He has postured before the
public as the unearther of mountain of
postal fraud, and when stern Justice calls
him to come into court and prove his
charges he skips like flea. "ETe will
spend his mouth and promise like Brab-
bier the hound; but when he performs
astronomers foretell it," Nobody can
show anything he has ever done except
to bawl his own praises in the public ear
If he has any facts and knows any law,
and has not been bought of, let him
yield to the Presidents wish and go on
with the star-route cases. That is all
there is for him to do now.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Appointing Veterans 90 ONCE.

Heads Of Departments, superintendents Of
public buildings, aud commandants Of napyyards
de-, should keep IN reto he Iaw Of The land as laid
dopn IN The Repised Statutes, Sec, 1854. 10 ph:
SIC. i75t Persons hOnOrdbiy discharged from The
military naval sepice by reason 0r disability result
fig from mOunds sickness Incurred IN the line NJ
dUly, shat DC preferred for appointments 10 ciUit
Offices provided they are found 10 possess me business
Ties Qf such OgiceS.
The ner section Is Roi mandatory in It's character
but Is good recommendation that ought 10 be kept in
pia0 by all good citizens.
SEC. 1853 In DTdteJH recognition Of the services,
sGcriaceS and st0cfings OF persons honOrdbiy dis
charged from The military aud naval serUice Of he
country, by reason az mounds, disease or The expiration
n terms 0f enlistment IL respectfully recomDen ded 10
bankers, merchants manufacturers, mechanics, farm
eTs and persons engaged IN indStTidl pursuits 10 DiUe
them he preference for appointments 10 remiuerdtiUe
SituatiOIs and enpLOunlrnts.
National Republican., 1881-11-02

THE confederate-bond boom is said to
be due to the fact that there was left on
deposit in English banks at the close of
the war some millions Of gold to the
credit of the confederate government
The banks have refused to recognize the
claims of the depositors, as also of the
United States Government. 1t is thought
that scheme is on foot to secure the ex-
tinction of confederate bonds with the
gold so deposited. The banks might
adopt this easy method of converting the
deposits made with them to their own
use. Our Government has vainly sought
TO obtain the funds alluded to as legiti-
mate Capture of war.
National Republican., 1881-11-02

SENATOR INGALLS, is considering the
proposition of submitting all remarks to
be made by him in the Senate hereafter
to the two or three newspaper men who
are tearing him to pieces for his little
speech concerning the de Rochambeau
papers. One of the Sunday papers with
cred him with its scorn, blasted him with
its invective, scared him with its sar-
casm, outlawed him from society, and
played the mischief with him generally.
To us the Senator's fresh Western breeze
against dickering with an honored guest
for old letters gave no shock
National Republican., 1881-11-02
EIxInr.NInchine.

Ayoung man, who says he has invented
n flying. machine, writes TO ask how much such
contriYance is worth. We don't think 1t will ever
be worth very much. Flying machines will prob
some method on the ground toTunning the chance
Of getting blown out TO sea or against church
stecple. But sometimes they may become very
useful. If Mr.. Tllden had obtained the Office TO
which he was elected this young man might no
doubt have sold great many among the Treasury
officials and the people in other Departments at
Washington, Under the administration of Judge
Folger he may find a market yet-NetO York San,
National Republican., 1881-11-02

SECRETARY BLAINE is credited by the
New York Herald correspondent with
predictions as to President Arthur's Cabi-
net, in which he says it will be Grant
from top to bottom. We think it may be
safely predicted that hatred of Grant will
not be test in the formation of the new
Ministry, and that the members will be
left free as to who shall be supported by
them for the succession. tits well known
that Secretary Blaine is to retire, in ac-
cordance with his own earnest desire.
National Republican., 1881-11-02

ELDER Cook is approaching the star
route cases by parallels. He has ad-
vanced upon Washington as far as Phila-
delphia, and from there telegraphs the
Sur that. he thinks he can form june
ton with the court here by Thursday.
1t looks something like a professional
trick. What does he in the North when
he should serve his sovereign in the
South? Still, we will hope for the best.
All may yet be well. Cook may return
from whence he fed, if MacVeagh does
NOT
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Died In IEIs Native Lnnd.

Mr. John Irwin, of New Orleans, q
whole -souled man Of Irish birth and well known
in that city, died some time ago in Dublin. He
was the resduary legatee of the late Patrick Irwin
who was among the first enterprlsing citizens OF
New orleans, and TO whom that city was indebted
for its first advancement in modern Inn
provement and cOnveniences. About three months
ngo Mr. Irwin purchased the interest Of his heirs
in the Patrick Irwin estate paying $4,000 therefor
He then went 10 Ireland TO revisit the scenes Of
his youth and friends yet remaining in the old
country. While enjoying sea- bathing early in
September he contracted severe cold, which,
and bronchial troubles and terminated his life on
the 22d instant Mr. Irwin len wife, but no chill
dren or parents. His large real estate possessions
In New Orleans are managed by his brother.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
HE'S GoNE-No MATTER.

One Wayne MacVeagh
Has run away
We don't know where 10 find him.
We fear, alas
He's played the ass,
But leil his ears behind him.
He hugged reform
10 keep II warm,
And smothered It with kisses;
But now, alaok
He won't come back
Where Gibson, Cook, and Bliss Is.
E'en yet he claims
That he and James
Unveiled the star-route plunder.
But now 10 shlrk
Ills self-made work
He seems Inclined, by thunderi
Wen nov, by dad
II is too bad
That he should kick the traces,
Aud leave his friends
To make amends
For all his deep dsgraces.
But. suppog.,
He's one Of those
Who clean onts.de the platter;
Then anirk and grin,
While hll within
Is dirt He's gone-no matterl
-GrV, for T'Ae RspuoIioB'
National Republican., 1881-11-02
sherIdan ar KnowIe..

She-Did Sheridan or Knowles write
"The School for ScandalT'
He-Why, Knowles, Of course Sheridan was n
general In the army, you know, and never wrote
anything, Didn't you ever hear about his march
ing through Georgian
she-oh, ! remember now, but always did get
those two men confused,
National Republican., 1881-11-02

THE Emma Abbott opera troupe is un-
doubtedly one of the finest combinations
seen on our stage for a long time. In
whatever she undertakes Miss Abbott
always fascinates and delights. The sue
cess attending her engagement is an evil
dence that Washington people will sup
port Washington managers whenever en-
tertainmcnts of real merit are presented.
National Republican., 1881-11-02

VINO can catch Colonel William A.
Cook? The President is holding Mac
Veagh by appointing no successor to him.
The court is waiting; the attorneys of
the star-route people are waiting; the
people are waiting Where is MacVeaghP
Where is Colonel Cook? And where is
anybody who can take off the brake
which has been put upon the star-route
National Republican., 1881-11-02
A ReanIniseetace.

Ex-senator George w. Jones, of Du-
buque, who is now delegate to the river conyen.
ton at st. Louis was instrumental In 1886 in Sc.
curing from Congress the first appropriation ever
river This appropriation was for the work of re
moving distinctions from the Des MOines Rapids
and amounted to $4,000, and under the appropria'
tlon he had General Robert f. Lee, then a young
man, appointed engineer TO superintend the work
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Eoot Surgerv.

DIR, WHITE, Chlropodist, of fifteen years profes
sonal experience lhroughoni the United states and
Washington, ID. q successfully treats Corns Bun
Ions, ChbAins Diseased Nails and other complaints
of the feet Ills chropodia establishment, No. iil0
Pepnsylyena avenue, opposite WIZARDS Hotel Il
Der visit Oc2B
National Republican., 1881-11-02

District of Columbia, at special term thereof for
equity business mado In case No. $40, Docket II,
wherein Charles Y. Grymes ls plaintiff and William
w, Grymes and al. are defendants, we will sell ut
public auction in front OF the premises the following
Real Estate In the city OF Washington in the DIs-
trct of Columbia; Part Of lot six (6l In square num-
bered three hundred and seyeniytwo (52l according
to John Dnyldsons heirs recorded subdivision OF aid
square begnning for the said part ofsad lot six 6 at
the southeast corner OF said lot six l6) and running
thence along New York avenue westwardly twenty
wardy tlftyhve (5S) feet thence due north twenty
three @ feet thence due east twentysx 26) feet and
three (3 inches; thence due south thirteen 3 feets
thence southeaStwnrdly to the place OF beginning
hny-twO (b2) feet, together with the improvements
thereon The sale will be held at 1850 o'clock p. m,
WEDNESDAY, the I'd day OF November, 1881.
Terms OF sale as prescribed by the decree OnethlTd
of the purchase money to be paid In cash, and the
balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months from date
of sale with interest and secured to the satisfaction
of the trustees; the purchaser at his option, may
pay the entire purchase money In cash on the day OF
sale. II the terms Of the sale are not complied with
In days from Its date the trustees reserve the right
to readyerse and resell the property at the costs OF
such deaulting purchaser. All conveyancng at pur-
chasers cost A deposit OF tiOo must be made on thu
' WALTER s. PERRY, Trustee,
3i2 ID street northwest
JAMES II, SMITH, Trustee,
52O Eighth street nOrthwest
oc2l-d&ds lstarl
National Republican., 1881-11-02
EsTABLIsHED 1881
JOHN McDERMOTT g. BROS,

CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS
(Steam used), 3l0 Pennsylvania avenue, uear Third
street west. Washington, ID. q. Carriages and HAr-
ness received ON storage and sod.on commission.
Carriages repaired. eiu
National Republican., 1881-11-02
FALL IMPORTATION.

FRENCH DRESS BoNEErS AND PROMENADE
HATS.
Fine Millinery Goods, Lace, Headed Embrolderes.
Gloves. Dress Trimmings and Buttons, best French
Corsets Suits Wrappers, Cloaks (the best assorted
stock ever imported), and many rich and exclusive
Novelties, all OF my personal selection IN Paris
NJ WILLIAM,
7Cite T'reyise Parls OU penna. avenue.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
@roposale.

DRoPOSALS.
Il OFFICE OF SERaRANT-AT-ARMs,
UNITED STATES SENATE,
WAsn1NGTON, ID. O., Nov 4, 1881.
Sealed proposals VIII be received at this office until
IL NONEMBERl 1881, for 400 tons OF well screened
Anthracite Coal (furnaoe sze), frOm SUFFOLK Black
Heath, or Shenandoah Mines to be delivered forth
with.
The coal to be inspected and slowed I'm the vault Of
Senate wing at bidders cost
The right is reserved TO reject all bids,
X. j. BRIGHT,
MOIST Sergeant-at-Arlns u, 4 g.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Sfucfiom Sales.
puncansOn Brothers,
AUCTIONEERS,

FINE FRENCH PLATE PIER MIRRoRs, GOLD
TRACE AND WALNUTj FINE MIRR0HED
FRONT WALNUT WARDROBE, MADE TO OR
DER. wAT,NTrT pITTsp wyTpNsr0N'ri !"
LOR $ lT'NN. stlHf AN Az . .' . ..H .....
FIN NAlEti ~. " Cl'' .... -. .H.
QuEI, fAr4.s'i.lt AHJ ~ .I.| I..... .l.H
DINNhiG SEl1 |iIiFA,Gl. .-.N .N.... aaron.
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WES
On " Wa. IfSDA Y MORN NC. N". |I.".. t.|..
menciT %. l n'HI.Ug @. nr, t.H win . gl ......
mentiou et $50 ,rcsiduce uf u '..-1 an
fine co.iN,T. .. l. Nnu-. .'H. .... lafllH W"
above, s.lr "..'..I. .|.. .u lr . .. "HaE| "f
I.ANEON I,bt .t..
nol2 ... I.ur.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
"ISanteS-- --Rooms.

XXTANTED-AN ARMY OFFICER (RETIRED)
w wishes Rooms and Board for himself, wife. and
little girl Of 0 northwest and southern exposure pre-
fcrrcd Address, stating terms and reference X. Y.
r., Republican office. oc3l-3t
w ANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
w nicely furnished Front Room, with frstclass
Board near the Ebbitt Housc Will not pay over $50
per month. NJ. :. d. n, Republican Office oc3l-3t+
NNT NTANTED-EyERYBoD TO KNOW THAT
w the best and cheapest place In the city to get
Job Printing done is at The National Repsblican
Ofice. seB
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Population Of The National Capital, 100000
. Tonight.

Amusen,cuta TO-Ntghs
NArioSAL THEArRE-Emma Abbott Opera Com
pany-" Two Cavaliers"
FoRp's OPERA HOUSE," The Tourists"
National Republican., 1881-11-02
non RENT-BY D. II. WARMER,

1i4s7th at w-..fp 90 BOG eth st w.......sls 90
OiJ7th At n w...,.-.. 10 %
OFFICE ROOMS in Nos. s23 and $40 Four.anda-
half ST. n. W.; also intjs Louisiana avenue n. W.
welocated dairy farm for rent Mt low price.
Call for copy of our RentBlst, issue1 every Mon
day morning. II contains complete list OF NIL our
property for rent.
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate Mt Lowest Rates
Parties having property to trade or sell will nd IL TO
d. VI. WARNER,
street,
National Republican., 1881-11-02

JOSEPH X. McCAMMoN will be an honest
and competent Commissioners of Rail-
roads.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
25anfe0--S


yNTANTED-BRICK HOUSE; o OR ROOMS;
w modern improvements; not over s2,5 800. ISAAC
ELLWOOD, Republican office. no2a+
wv ANTED-TO PURCHASE A GOOD HOUSE,
w with all modern improvements, deSiraby lO-
Gated Address H., Republican office. nol-Stt
VIZ TANTED - A HOUSE OR ROOMS, FUR.
w nished or partly furnished, suitable for house
keeping by u family OF adults. Address, stating lOca-
ton and price II. B. NJ, Republican office. oc3i-3t+
National Republican., 1881-11-02
8oar0ino.

EIRsT-CLAss TABLE BOARD, PLEASANT
i, Rooms, desirable location, low prices. 1iOi
Twelfth street, next TO Massachusetts avenue,
fronting the Park. nol-St
OOO u STREET.-SMALL ROOMS, WITH
Board, sls transents 81 per day. near four lines OF
street cars, oc2oJH
DoARDING.-A, GENTLEMAN AND WIFE
Id can find a delightfully."- situated, we'll furnished
second-story front Room, with good Board, In pfl-
vate family, for S5 per month at S23 street north
west. oc2o6tt
17R PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEAR
we-furnished Rooms, from q TO $40 per week q 20
sl5O per day. Table Board, SIG per month terms to
suit families. MRS, o. q. HOWARD, Propretress'
ocl9l2t$
HETREAIoNT HOUSE OFFERS MORE HOME
Il comforts than any hotel In the city the halls
and passages heated with steam, the rooms are
new and well furnished, and the table Is second TO
S2G Sl0 cas-, and go seq
CLINToN HOUSE, SEVENTH AND IsTREErs
" -First-clRss Table Board, SIC per month"; room
and board, go TO t25i no liquors.
se0H j. M. DELONG 4 co. ProprletorS
EvERY DESCRIPTION OF PRLNTINa n > r,,,
= AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
3ersonal.

DERsONAI.-IFCG a. CoNGER. WHO TOOK MY
umbrella by mistake from i22o Thirty street,
will return H. lie have his by paying for this
advertisement MRS. LAURA PETRARCH.
noi3t$
DERsoNAL- INFORMATION WANTED AS
il to the whereabouts OF Ole Oleson, who Ia sup
posed TO have lived In Washington In the winter Of
1915 II he be found II will be money In hspOckeL
Address ] DUPONT, li0 broadway, New York.
National Republican., 1881-11-02
phO1nN pOwIiE5
All. D.TfFU

HAN I#N 8AI7i o.. NAL~ .El p ..f".U. no
REA STATE NE M Nl. .|..
NEM lRl AZ VIZ Wy u" ||
AND u ar .'ll $50 ...aNg "N.I.. ... .. .a
NEW YORK Az .|H
National Republican., 1881-11-02
08onfeS---Selp.

VXTANTED-A YOUNG GIRL FOR GENERAL
w hOusewprk; Irish preferred. private family.
Apply at ZIG Twelfth street southwest, below street
National Republican., 1881-11-02
Ssfor QRenf-- 6o,teee.

T,oR RENr-THB NEW DWELLING OVER
IT the store the OF Fifteenth and II streets
northwest; private entrance on Fifteenth street;
rooms; Bathroom, LatrObe, range with hot and cold
wateri rent So Inquire at the store. no2-3t.
VF YOU WANT TO BUY SELL, RENT, on
Trade city or Country Property conie and see The
great bargains at WILLIAM II. MAIN q BROTH
ERS, st. Charles Hotel corner Third street and Penn
sy1vania northwest mht0-tf