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National Republican., 1881-07-15
Commissioner French's Successor.

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston journal pays the following deserved com.
pliment to two worthy officials, Chief Clerk Power
and Mr.. MaCLennan; "There are number OF
applicants for the ofice OF Commissioner OF Rail
road Accounts. One of the most prominent is
General Jeie 3. Rusk, ofWisconsin, oS.member of
Congress, and very great friend of the President
Secretary Krkwood, however is much opposed to
the appointment Of Mr.. Rusk aud had desired the
appointment Of Mr. sherman, who has been nomi-
mated candidate for Governor Of Iowa. Among
other persons mentioned as on the list OF those
from whom a selection will be made is Major J. Il,
Power present Chief Clerk the Treasury. Major
Power Is very accomplished accountant and has
great many qualities which especially ut him for
the position, Mr.. W. r. MacLennan, Chief OF the
Warrant Division Of the Treasury Department,
said to be the best accountant In the Government
service, has also been mentioned as an available
candidate. But Mr., MacLennan would not, II is be.
lieved, resign his present important position TO
accept that Of Commissioner Of Railroad Accounts
with all of It's harassng duties It probable that
the vacancy viii not be Immediately filed"
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Tho nnrouI. orLorne,s Rcs,rn.,,ou.

The Globe, of Toronto, Canada,
says: "Itis evident that the report that the Mar
quis of Lorne is about 10 resign has obtained con-
siderable currency in England. We have always
regarded the residence of the Marquis and the
Princess in Canada as an experiment, and one
far from certain to be successful. The Marquis OF
Lorne has done his duty and filed his position as
well as any other person could have done,
except, perhaps, a statesman of great expert
ence and brilliant eloquence-an individual
exceedingly dificult to obtain for the position
which the Marquis holds We should regret his
departure because we fear TINT he would be con-
sidered to have failed in his duties, which would
be an error Therefore we hope to witness the
speedy return of the Princess TO the temporary
home of her husband and that they may continue
for year or so nj least to discharge their impor-
tant duties The report that Sir Austin Laird
would be the successor Of the Marquis can hardly
be regarded as serious. OF all men in public life
in England we fancythcre Is no one less suited tc
be Governor General of Canada than Sir Austin
Iairln
National Republican., 1881-07-15
A Glnss.Eyed Family.

A young man with glass eye was en-
gnged TO be married. but he did not like to inform
his betrothed Of his ocular defect. A week pre-
vious to the day named for the wedding he con
fded in HIS future father.n law, who, TO his sur
prise, received the information In highly amused
manner. "Pll make 1t all right for you. my boy
you initiate me exactly in anything do after
supper tonight and see how good naturedly
Maria chat was the lady's name) will take It,"
Accordingly as soon as the evening meal was con
cluded, the father looked at the young man and
began TO sing:
Oh do you know the glass-eye man.
The glass-eye man, the glass-eye man9
Oh! do yon know the glass-eye man
Who lives down our way9
And, as he concluded the st.line, he took out
his leit eye and placed 1t plate in front of him.
The young man was very much astonished to find
his Maria's father unfortunate as himself, while
at the same time 1t gave him courage to reply:
OH yes, ! know the glass-eye man
Who lives down our way.
And to deposit his crystal optic on the table.
Maria was conyulsed with laughter at the proceed
ings, but her future husband was ready TO be-
lieve all humanity one.eyod when she trebled
forth
also know the glasseye man
Who lives down our way,
And dropped her eye into glass of water by her
side
National Republican., 1881-07-15
An Artist. BIirh,ed Home.

Proceedings have been instituted by
II Horntio !, Kurtz, a young artist, residing at No
COS Samson street. against William Delker, a drug.
glst, whose place of business is at the northeast
co rner Of Tenth and Arch streets, for alternating
the affections of wife, In an affidavit on which
the druggist was arrested on Saturday and placed
under bail Mr.. Kurtz charges that his wife, Lois
A., to whom he has been married fourteen years
lived happily in wedlock with him until about
eighteen months ago, when she formed the ac-
quaintance Of Delker Since that time she has
been guilty Of many improprieties, so he charges
and lately deserted her husband and nine-year-
old child turning deaf ear to all his entreaties
Because OF this breaking up of his household and
the destruction Of his matrimonial happiness the
artist has instituted a civil suit against the drug
gist, fixing his damages at 10000 The case will
be tried during the fall probably in the civil
courts Philadelphia Times July IL.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Loose S,ate of Affairs.

1t is discovered by the new Commits
sioner Of Pensions that that office passing upon so
many million Of dollars Of claims per year, has
kept no record at all, or one so faulty and imper-
feet as to be worse than useless, of the decisions
made in test cases on appeal TO the Secretary OF
the Interior, or of similar rulings Of former Com
missoners. Naturally there has been no uni
formity in the work OF the ONCE, much Of 1t has
had to be done over and over again, and no doubt
many hundreds Of unmeritorous claims have been
allowed yearly because of the confusion into
which business was plunged. There seems to have
been no competent head 10 the Office for many
years. Correspondence Petersburg Inder.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Piuia PrIza Fight.

On a peaceful Sabbath morning not long
ago two Piute squaws who were at enmity sal
down in the middle of the roadway at street and
Sutton avenue, Virginia City, New, determined
TO fight II out on that line If II took all summer in
accordance with the rules which govern the ad-
ministration OF justice among Pluto squaws. With
out uttering word they fought for nearly half an
hour pounding, pulling scratching and clawing
crowd Of Indians who hdd gathered to witness
the fight made no motion to interfere until one OF
the women, who had lost several handfuls Of hair
roots and ALL and was nearly nude besides, picked
up stone and began to hammer the others head
with 1t. This was evidently contrary TO the regu'
lations the Pute prize-ring and not to be coun'
tenanced for moment in an affair of honor fol
the bystanders at once put stop to the fight, and
the sQuaw whose head had been stoned was borne
away half dead.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Men yipers.

A Santa Fe paper tells tale which re-
calls Holmes novel of elsie Venner" 1t says
that there is resident at Guadalaara individual
having a scNly green skin, exactly like viper's
which he sheds every year. II comes of in a sim
gle piece. He has no hair on his head. His sister,
who died n short time ago, had similar peculiarl.
ties Toward the close Of her life this viperous
skin encroached OH her eyes, 80 that she could
only see through a narrow aperture. The same
fate overhangs her brother These unhappy
people are known as "viper men and women
The phenomenon is attributed to the fact of their
mother having las is common in Cuba) eaten an
excess of viper's flesh to cure a disease of the
blood.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
L,,,Ie Re,,er Than Gui,eau.

1t is strange, in the face of established
fncs and the repeated assertions of Guiteau TO the
contrary, that persons silly TO still persist
that the shooting Of the President was the work Of
political conspiracy. Men Of this kind and jour-
nalists who try to keep the public mind feverlsh
and agtRted by their vicious cranky theories are
little better than Guitcau himself, and should be
looked upon by all sensible and patriotic men as
enemies of the peace and prosperity Of our coun-
try and of the stability Of OUR republican form OF
government The spouter who crates or the edi-
Tor who writes about anarchy, plots, dark suspi-
clons, and rubbish Of this kind should simply be
confined TO the lunatic asylum until the dog days
have passed.--NeW York Table,.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
A Sound letter from Frederick Douglass.
OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsHIyGroN, d, q, July NJ, 1ssl.

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 49, 1881.
]. AMBLER SMITH, IasQ., Richmond, Va:
DEAR SIR: have no question whatever tina
colored voters in the State Of Virginia. in view of
all the circumstances there existing, will do well
to give their voice and vote to the Readjuster
party. Equal rights everywhere and everything
else aftcrward Things arc more than names. If
the Rcadjusters are honest and fair enough ogiye
the colored citizens fthe State of Virginia equal
rights at the ballot box, in the jury box and the
knowledge box, ! for one am willing to trust their
justice and fairness with the money box of that
State. In saying this in nowise wish TO be un.
derstood us adopting any theory or justification of
repudiation in any form fashion. / simply say
that the men who will deal honestly with the
colored citizens of Virginia likely to deal
justly with other people than those who do not.
Respectfully yours
FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

TuE article under the caption of " So
cial Sensation" which appeared in our
columns several weeks ago, in which the
character of q young lady was indirectly
attacked, was published in The REPuDLr-
CAN on what was considered sufficient
authority. Since that time further i'm
quiry has developed the fact that, as far
as the young lady is concerned, there was
not the slightest foundation for the arti-
Gle. 1t gives us pleasure TO make the
ame,,de honorable ina case like this, where
the paper was misled
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Is This Truef

The Chicago Times of the 9th instant
says;
There seems TO be effort systematically TO mis-
represent Senator Conklng. The messages he sent
TO the White House were not promptly given TO the
public, and he greatly abused M having sent none
at all. The men at the Washington end of the wire
are not Roscoe's friends, but they should perform
their full duty, nevertheless
Is this true2 And ifit is true. who is responsible
for such dastardly conduct We don't believe any
man of public prominence would attempt such an
inehably mean ruse. 1t must have been the act OF
some superserviceable lunkey who measured his
masters 9eRRentGnly () instincts by his own Who
ever he may be, let him be hunted out and run
down. so that he may be brought to The bar of pub
lie opinion to be punished as such dirty knaye
deserves to be.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
rrom = vIrrInin nennhIIcnn.

| To the Editor Of THE REPuBLIcASi
Knowing your friendly feelings toward
the proposed coalition In Virginia Of the Ropubli-
can and Readjuster parties in the approaching
State election, have been anxiously looking for
some time for your buglo blast to warn our friends
of the great danger of their apparent apathy and
your earnest counselto prepare to strike the com.
mon enemy deadly blow at the Lynchburg con.
vention on the 10th Of August. Not only is this
contest of immense Importance to the good people
of Virginia, but in is ultimate results Of incalou-
liable Importance to the entire country.
lfthc Republican party is to continue It's con-
troll Of our country It must do so by making sue
ccssful battle on southcmso and the old Mother Of
states now offers most beautiful opportunity for
this struggle.
The gallant Mahon6 Is making magnanimous
effort In the Old Dominion in favor OF readiust-
ment, free ballot, and fair count, md the ut
tor destruction Of Bourbon Democracy. Surely
never did the heart of Israels prophet kindle at
the thought Of that Jordan .watered land which
had been given by God to him and his children as
a heritage to them forever moro than docs the
heart Of Senator Malone kindle at the splendid pos
sibilities that he may be instrumental In some
way of relieving the people Of his State from the
depressing effects Of Bourbon rule.
1t Is natural that the masses of the people of
Virginia-thc working peope-should follow Sem
ator Malone. Hisrccord shows that since his first
appearance in public life hehas been the steadfast
friend of the loboring man, and the uncompromis-
ing foe TO Bourbonism.
With Malone at our head we can win The peo-
pie look TO him In this great crisis. They believe
that his influence will bo excrted to secure Inst
ing peace and harmony 10 our too long cstranged
sections and races. lie is firm in his advocacy for
the protection Of the rights Of the weak whenever
they are threatened by the strong. In word, the
people love Malone, and will follow his lead,
| under which every man would secure the right to
f>cxpress his opinion in regard to his government
both national and local, by means Of the ballot
box free from intimidation. Then, and not till
then, will immigration and capital seek Virginia
to develop her resources. Not till then will white.
robcd peace and prosperity reign within her
borders, and she bloom and blossom as the rose.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

COLONEL DUDLEY, the new Commits
sioner on Pensions, has not been correctly
represented in the matter of prescription
Of Republicans who were conrederates.
We are informed on excellent authority
that he makes no discrimination among
the members of his party We hope
that he and others in the Executive
Departments will clean out the Bourbons,
as reductions are made necessary. We
are sure that Colonel Dudley will remove
no Union soldier while Bourbon enemy
is retained. 1t is high time that there
was some prescription of this latter class
of men, no matter what side they were on
in the civil war.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
kNACREONTIC.

What Is q kiss? A herald fair
That maTshslsth the way TO love;
a hecting breath of balmy air
Which DER the lip doth rove;
An onoryesoent touch that thrills
The ardent lovers trembling frame
A dew, which on the heart distlns
And kindles into fisme,
What Is n lSlssY Alisping sound
or language all unknown before;
The accent Of one rapture found,
The whispered hope Of mOrei
The bending Of the boy-god's bow,
what time the string and arrow part;
The blissiul signGt TO the vow
That yieldelh up the heart
--JaneS Rose Calvert.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Well. Gueaa Aoi

The Democrats of Ohio have discovered
another old money bag, named Bookwalter, and
have nominated It for Governor Won't the boys
Just mako that bag look sick before the ides of
October7 We should enumerated And II will all
be in vain, too. one Charley Foster Of that ilk,
will just wrap himself In calico and walk right
away from old man BookWnltor so fast that he will
never suspect that he was running at all.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
OnI.1I,n nnIrn ann IInr.

Two deaf-mutes were marriedin Brook
lyn the other day. If the groom hasn't got the
bulge his wife In regard TO the lecture
business wen be John Rodgered with "nlne small
children, and one at the breast" What would a
snoopy swiposy man care for obIurgations oouched
in even the most vehement and sarcastic hand
passes In the midst ofCimmerisn darkness2 Moth
ing and some over bv a large majority,
National Republican., 1881-07-15

Ply virtue OF writ of aor .cias issued out of the
Clerks Office of the supreme Court of the District Of
Columbia, and to me directed, / will sell at public
sale for cash at the Court house door Of said District
o'clock M, all the right, little, claim, and interest
In and to the following described property, TO wit;
Part of lot In square 122 Washington, d. O., begin
ming Twentieth street. Is feet from the southwest
OF said lot thence north along the line of said
street. Al feet "a inch thence east along north line
1856 feet 10 inches thence south along line Al feet
y inch; thence west in line parallel with the north
line of said lot l5S feet ~ inohes TO the beginning,
levied upon rs the property Of defendant James Car
rico to satisfy execution No. 1855 at law in favor OF
Arundel and Fairfax. CHARLES E HENRY,
le29LJy2O United STATES Marshal, ID. Q.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

THR Ohio Democratic platform clamors
for civil-service reforI. They had better
review Buchanan's administration and
see how he reformed the civil service in
an effort to tear down opposition to his
Lecompton policy.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
\ NJ. Louis ReIIe.

A ST, Louis belle, who was so lovely
that Texas city Went into raptures over her, was
not only forgiven, but almost applauded, when she
informed young minister that her cup Of tea was
as hot as Iades.-NeaD York Herald,
National Republican., 1881-07-15
sSor QRenf.. Ao,feee.


EoR ,RENT-BRIcK HOUSE Z ROOMS, ALL
~ modern improvements. good locality; also one for
sale; sl00 cash. balance s25 or 80 per month Apply
a. 9ai II street northwest, room No. & Iyi5-Jts
TIoR RENT-FRoM JULY Is TO SEPTEMBER
A. 20, 1881, furnished House OF six rooms ana bath,
70 party without small children; rent low. Apply
at 1912 Sixth street northwest before SOa or ailer
$3.50 y. m. jylJ3ta
INoR RENT-HoUsB No. 1926 TWELFTH
~ street northwest, eight rooms and bath, modern
improvements; rent tb per month. Apply az ll0J M
street northwest. jyi53it
UNFINISHED HOUSE FOR RENT on CAPITOL,
- Hlll very low TO good tenant for the months Of
August and September; references required. Apply
ut 206 New Jersey avenue southeast iyit8te
ENoR RENT-A THREE-SToRY, PRESSED
~ brick front House, of nine rooms good Wide hall,
all modern improvements, good location. rent low to
good tenant: No. 1870 street northwest, INQUIRE
Of 7. DuFFY city Postoiiice. lylslnt
IGOR RENT-No. 1913 SIXTEENTH STREET
I northwest gas and wnteri s25. Apply on the
premises, Jyi93t
IF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT, OR
u Trade City or Country Property, come and see the
great bargains ut WILLIAM u. MAIN a BROTH.
Frs ST. Charles Hotel, corner Third street and Penn
sylvanla avenue northwest mai9-u
U1oR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
H. property for rent JOHN SH ERMAN 4 CO,
tc3u 4. ClDud Huidtng.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

PERSONS leaving the city for the sum-
mer can have TUE REPUBLICAN mailed TO
them by leaving their address at the
business office.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

THE REPUBLICAN would be glad to hear
briefly from any of its patrons at the
watering.plnces.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

FEt1ow-crTIzESs we como before you this morn
ing to announce that It cannot get much hotter
Caci,nah inquirer
Wait till you get the other side of the
divide (unrevised) and then let us hear
from you
National Republican., 1881-07-15
.Huctiom Sales.

TINTED STATES MARSHALS SALE-BY
virtue of writ of fier iacias, issued out of the
Clerks Office OF the Supreme Court of the District of
sale for cash at the courthouse door OF said District,
on THURSDAY, the 18th day OF July, 1881, ut n
the defendant in and 70 he following described prop
erty, to wit; Lots Nos TO- H. and " In square No.
7A, situated in the city OF Washington D. O., levied
upon the property OF defendant Joshua A. Rilche,
10 satisfy execution No. 1885, at law In favor of Kell-
holtz & Harrison. q. r.. HENRY,
jyStJy2S United States Marshal.
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Rejoicing.

The favorable turn in the Presidents
condition has elected expressions OF unbounded
satisfaction In every quarter of the country, and as
he progresses moro and dmore toward oonyalcsoence
the rejoicing will become universal.
National Republican., 1881-07-15

THE Ohio Democracy stand by Waiter
son for tariff for revenue. Though
thou bray fool IN mortar yet will not
his folly depart from him!
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Eon nENT-nY n. n. wARN

OFFICE ROOMS In Nos a23 and $40 Fonr-And-a-
half st. n, W. also ini5s Louisiana avenue n. W.
Call for Weekly Rent LIST
The houses on East Capitol street are well located
and very desirable.
MONEY no LOAN on Real Estate Mt Lowest Rates
Parties having property TO trade or sell will find II TO
their advantage to call. -
u, IL, WARNER,
r. gafro
National Republican., 1881-07-15
prospectus.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.

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aher the LIST Of September be also issued weekly
1t is devoted to NEWS. POLITICS. aud general
Information. 1t is the
BEST HTEwSPAPER
ters pertaining TO Governmental Political and Social
ahrs at the National Capital is superior the lead
Ing dailies Of other chief cities of the Union
CONGRESS AND THE DEPARTMENTS.
During the sessions OF Congress II will furnish 4 sat
isactory report OF the proceedlngs aud will at all
times give complete and reliable Information of the
official doings in the various Executive Departments.
ARMY AMID NAVY
faithful daily record will be given OF all appoint
ments. promotions, disInssais. assignments and
other matters Of interest connected with tho Army
and Navy.
In politics II will as hitherto, be
REPUBLIC
ana VIII auvOcate IN fearless ana independent man
what shall appear be for the best interests OF
the country.
It will furnish daily record Of the Interesting
social events OF the day, making Its SOCIETY DE
PARTMENT special feature.
The location of THE REPUBLICAN gives It su-
peror facilities for presenting to its readers althhu
reports of oil that occurs at the national centre OF
Literature Science and Art, while Its intercourse
with public men enables It to make special feature
nf tha T.
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In TELEGRAPHIc COMMUNICATION with all
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tain each day full record of the latest occurrences
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Its SPECIAL CoRREsPoNDENCE from all parts
of the world will be an interesting feature
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As metropolitan journal It will heartily cooperate
with progressive citizens without regard to their po-
litical predictions, In all tending toward
the improvement of the Federal City and which arc
calculated to benefit and add to the prosperity OF its
Inhabitants, and to increase the national pride OF all
Americans in the beauty and grandeur Of the Capital
of the Republic.
Inits EDITORIALS and its FOREIGN, DoMEs3-
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such improvements may from time TO time be sug-
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SSor SR emf STliscellaneous

II,OR RENT-THE ROOMS NOW OCCUPIED
II by the Young Mems Christian Association, viz: An
olloe-room four large rooms, and the chapel, all
well lighted and heated by steam. These rooms,
ering 1000 square feet IL not rented by July
arranged VIII be for rent separately For terms, &C.
apply to a. $. PRATT & SON, Agents, dOl Ninth
street northwest. iel5-MWF 3m
nMNIBUSEs TO LET-FoR EXCURSION AND
" Picnic Parties. Apply at office Imperial Hotel.
my26-tf
National Republican., 1881-07-15
Soar0ina.

A VERY DESIRABLE FRONT ROOM SEC
IA ond floor, with 1rst-class Board, at summer
prices. Apply at 1908 IL street northwest. Jyli-St"
TNIRST.CLASS TABLE BOARD AT 523 THIR-
II teenth street northwest for SIS per month; also
meals served out TO families. Jyl3-3t*
1zc PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE
II - National Hotel hest Board and well fur
nished Rooms, TO $40 per week transient s50 TO 81
per day; terms to suit families.
Jyl2Gt$ MRS. o. q. HOWARD.
rJNHE FREMONT HOUSE. WITH ITS FINE
Il promenade balconies cool. airy rooms, and supe-
rior table viii be found most desirable place FOR
summer boarding. Rates, room and board, S25 TO $50
per month. my2
National Republican., 1881-07-15
@ersonal.

N form the acqunlntance of n gentleman OF lniiu-
once. who would get her position In of the De-