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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
a PrODer Act.

The Legislature did proper act yester-
day in passing Senator Cooper's resolution approx
ing the attitude taken by the Republican United
States Senate. There can be no dispute about the
right of the majority to rule, and there is no doubt
that the Republicans are in the majority. When
the Republican Senators assert this doctrine, and
declare their determination to persevere until it
triumphs, they should be commended by their re-
spective constituencies. This commendation was
given by the Pennsylvania senators yesterday the
solid vote of all in the Legislature who entitled
to be called Republicans. The opposition of Mr..
Wolfe and his followers was expected. But it did
no harm; it rather strengthened the purpose and
added force to the resolution. Only Republicans
expected to indorse the present contest in the
Senate. since this contest was begun to break up,
and wm eventuate in breaking up, Solid South
Hybrids and Democrats are not expected to indorse
any project that has such an end in vieW.-HaTTis-
blT0 TeLe0Tdm
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

A MAsS-MEETING was held in jersey
City on last Thursday night of sympa-
thizers with the various anti-monopoly
organizations and movements which are
on foot. The leading speaker declared
that if it were not for the present system
of corporate extortion every commodity
that is the subject of transportation would
be wonderfully cheaper. 1t had been
ascertained that coal could be sold in New
York at SS per ton with profit to the
seller, and that the additional 50 that is
paid now goes into the Golfers of the
monopolists. 1t was stated by another
speaker that $60, 100000 out of $4,000, 600
valuation of the property of Jersey City
is held by corporations and is exempt
from taxation. If railroads continue to
accumulate land at the present rate, he
said, it would not be long before the en-
tire expenses of the city government
would be betrayed bya handful of people
whose property is not yet absorbed by
the monopolies The anti-monopoly
movement is growing apace under such
statements and influences as are here in-
dicated, and it may be fairly predicted
that this great matter will find place in
the political platforms of parties and be
the subject of early legislation by Con-
gTeSs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

How ABOUT the enterprise of the very
able newspapers in this city that an
nounced the arrival of the widow of
John Brown and then interviewed her?
1t is what might be called previous "
enterprise when it is known that Old Os-
sawattomie's widow is still out West and
has not been here. In connection with
the above, another previous person
sent the following to The REPUBLICAN
yesterday:
If a Republican President has not time to see
the widow of John Brown when she calls on him
can it be said that John Browns soul is march
ing on?'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

OPEN, just. manly policies should be carried out,
and old fossil methods of teaching narrow provin-
cialism should be discouraged EIcksbWrg Herald.
Now you're shouting! There are tens
of thousands of wide-awake, live business
men, with millions of capital, ready to
come down your way and build up your
section if they can only be allowed to
talk and vote as they please-as Repub-
icans-without being called thieves and
robbers, merely because they differ from
you politically. Honest liberation on
the part of the Southern Bourbons is all
that is needed to effect a change for the
better in the South that will not be Sc
cured in hundred years under Bourbon
rule
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Rumhnas Rusiness.

st. Louis has elected Republican
mayor, who proposes to suppress the gambling
dens and concert saloons. The Legislature has
given him the authority to do it /; but the Demo-
Gratis who run these establishments are preparing
to circumvent him by adopting the bumboat plan.
Boats are to be chartered, which will leave town
every night and return every morning, plying up
and down the river, the gambling and other wick
ednessg going on meantime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
p,o.b c..

The Whitehall Revieau says that Ameri-
can girls live for themselves and by themselves,
one being modified by another, while in France
the girls almost altogether influenced by their
mother. English girls, however have a whole
some admiration for the opposite sex, without
whom life seems to them to be impossible and color
less. Their brothers have great influence upon
them So the Repieoo thinks that many English girls
begin London life with rather broad theories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
His Early DAYS.

Mr.. Edward Schemein, one of the min
ing millionaires was once mule puncher" at
Tough Nut. Prescott, and other camps One day
while at Camp Huachuca he announced his pur-
pose of starting out to make fortune. "Oh, yes
replied bystander, you'll find tombstone" I"
Scheflein soon afterward struck it rich," and
named the now thriving camp Tombstone. His
first act after making strike was to settle s10O 600
his mnthpr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Wine at Communion.

We do not want to be rude; we like
the pulpit and revere the church, and think as
much of preachers as we do of any other good
men; but we would like to express the private
opinion in public form that any preacher who, for
temperance reasons, would deny fermented wine
to the saloon and yet would insist upon it for the
church is man who would be in a good deal of
dangerff the Lord should send Staying angel up
and down through the world to kill off the great
est hypocrites.-Des MOines Register
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
ANGER.

Bile produces anger" says a patent
medicine advertisement. This may be true, but
bile is not the only thing that does so. When q
man starts down the back stairs of dark night to
get pitcher of wafer, and dives over bath-tub
left there by thoughtful wife, and mashes his
head against the plastering and the tub follows
him up and beats him in the back, it has ten
dency to make him swear like pirate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THE deadlock has significance far
beyond its apparent purpose. Behind
this deadlock is the free South. Let
it once be broken, and the South will
come forth unshackled, led on by the
sentiment finding utterance and repre-
sentation in Senator Malone
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
VIII the Liberal Readfusters Stick

VIII the Liberal Read. d.iusters Stick?
A gentleman who was present at the
organization of the present Legislature
of Virginia gives graphic account of the
contest over the election of Sergeant-at-
arms of the senate. General Mahone's
friends, with the Republicans, had a
majority of the body. In coalition
made, the Office of sergeant-at-arms was
awarded to the Republicans, and they
selected a colored man. The Democrats
renominated General Field, who lost
a limb in the confederate army.
and who was personally popular, but who
had taken an active part in the campaign
against the Readjusters. Each party
placed their candidate in nomination,
and tie orators of the Bourbon-Funder
party, Colonel Daniel and other senators,
made powerful appeals to the confederate
sOidier-members who were enrolled
under the Malone banner to sup
port the manned confederate soldier
Funder instead of the black man.
When they had exhausted themselves
the Malone leader arose amidst painful
silence and said: When Virginia gen.
tieman stakes his money at cards he
abides the result of the hazard. Let us
vote" And the colored Republican was
elecred without dissenting Readjuster
vote. Other promises Of General Ma
homes were fulfilled to the letter. Shall
he now be deserted?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THE ins may rest easy. There will be no change
in Federal office holders in Mississippi until De-
cember, says Washington telegram to the Ficks-
burg HerGld-JdckS0R (HiSS.) Clarion.
The Bourbon ins may just as well make
up their minds that they are going out
just as fast as they can be reached, and
you tell them so.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

Ten to one this is true, because long before Co
Iumbus told his well known lie about discovering
America it had been demonstrated that a republic
was one of the funniest things ever invented by
man.-SOuttcrR Exchange.
Yes, it is funny-especially republic
administered by the Bourbons; so funny
that it is making good many of the BIS
laugh mournfully on the wrong side of
their mouths.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Mischief

A mischievous boy Of Port Jackson,
His grandfathers cushion put taeks on,
Then feigned great surprise
At seeing him rise
And hearing his fierce Anglo Saxon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THE endeavor of the Bourbon repudi-
ators of Virginia to make it appear that
they intend to pay the debt or any por-
ton of the debt of that State is too in
credible for belief In legal language, it
has no precedent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Not Too Sick.

Miss Ida Reed, a practising physician
of Minersville, Pa, is, personal" informs us
noted for her beauty" If all the young men of
Minersville not sick half the time it is strange
Not too sick, but just sick enough.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
A nankexLaurh.

ayes, sir" said Mr.. Gallagher, it was
funny enough to make donkey laugh.
laughed till cried" And then, as he saw a smile
go round the room. he grew red in the face and
went away mad.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Rough ON Editors.

A man was found dead near Lapeer
Mich, with whisky bottle in his pocket. 1t is
said that he was an editor: but that is impossible
The idea is ridiculous The bottle was half full OF
whisky-NorristOlUn Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
The Gaie Money.

A naughty man who had the contribu
ton box "shoved under his nose just after an
appeal to enter in at the straight gate said he sup
posed they wanted tomake sure Of the gate money
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

SUPPOSE the New York San empties its
slop- -pailupon the Republican leaders once
for all and be done with it. This eternal
swish of the falling is becoming slightly
mnnnt0nnuS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

WHEN the New York iStaa speaks ap-
provingly ofany one the victim has only
one remedy, and that is to sue Dana for
SANDER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THE issue in the Senate isfor or against
Solid South.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Europe,s GoIa Reserve.

Our merchandise exports are at present
running at the rate OF about $780, 600 year. and
600 in excess of our imports. We are thus
rapidly drawing down the gold reserve of Europe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Schurz,s Endymion.

Mr.. Schurz's book-a kind of political
romance-is expected to be out next fall. None of
his characters will have real names, though he
will draw them close to nature that they viii be
easily recognized. 1t is probably safe to say that
Bright Eyes will not be the heroine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THIS, the deadlock, is evidently the
"last ditch of the Democracy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
LPefurerR.

James L. Fields won't lecture twice in
the same necktie.-Ecchdnge And some men will
not lecture twice in the same town-if the ctize ms
know it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

HENS are running on full time just now
to meetthe Easter demand.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Riddleberger.

"If it was not crime to shoot man,
said an old Bourbon Democrat raising his shotgun
to his shoulder, Z" how 1 would like to Riddleber-
gerr'-NorTia01rn HeFGld
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

ing newspaper. However, if after this IN
formation that journal shall willfully per-
sist in furnishing falsehoods to the public
against Government department it will
simply thereby disclose its sown unworthi-
ness and unreliability.
The Malice of English Coercion.
The assizes are now in progress through
out Ireland, and the usual results are
just as observable as they were when that
country was not coerced up to that point
where endurance ceases, as consequence
of an unexceptional condition of things
alleged to be in existence, but which is
invisible to all but official vision. After
all the talk of outrages and the cooking
of cable dispatches and official returns,
the judges-who are only too anxious to
have an opportunity of painting the
people in the blackest colors-are re-
luctantly forced to admit that there
is, on the whole, a marked absence of
serious crime throughout the country.
Baron Dowse and Justice Fitzgerald, who
addressed the grand juries of the counties
of Clare and Tipperary few weeks ago,
did, it is true, affect to deplore the dis
turbed state of the country; but these
gentlemen had nothing to illustrate their
text save bundle of threatening letter
writing cases and similar trivial offenses.
At Drogheda the judge had no work to do,
and, moreover, there were no reports of
outrages to put before him, so he was pre-
sented with the usual gift of white gloves.
Lord Chief Justice May, bigoted Tory,
told the grand jury of the important
county of Meath that the cases they would
have to try were few, and were not
of a serious character, and that the county
was in very satisfactory state. Baron
Deasy had to report slight increase in
the number of cases for trial at the Lei
trim assizes-made up, however, of trivial
charges perhaps, not unlike
the following case, reported in the Free
mans Journal Dublin) of February 10
last:
An agrarian outrage of the grossest kind was
last week investigated at the Newcastle petty ses-
sions A little boy was charged with whistling
in derisive tone" at Mr.. Gum, j. p, thereby
intimidating him. We presume that this will ap
pear in the next list OF outrages four separate
ofenses. First, we presume the little boy looked
at Mr.. Gum; that was one offensel Then he
whistled that was anotherI Then his whistling
assumed deHsiye tone; that was a third! Then
he intimidated him by whistling; fourth The
honored privilege of little boys is to whistle
as they go, for want of thought" But the little
boys of Newcastle West must take care that their
whistling does not assume derisive tone,' and
does not intimidate magistrate if it does, state
trial awaits them. The Newcastle bench seem to
be a sane one, for they laughed the case out of
court. But we commend it TO those interested in
recording the vagaries of the Irish outrage
mongers and to the authorities of the constabulary
department, by whose men these absurd and
amusing prosecutions are instituted. The fool who
instituted this prosecution deserves to be presented
with a leather medal or some similar reward of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

THE Confederate X Roads patriots and
statesmen viii continue to save the Ma
ton to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Cool.

Five thousand tons of ice are to be
shipped from Maine to India next summer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
For The National Republican
GOLD ABE" THE GREAT WAR EAGLE
BY T. s. AT LEE.


Old Abe, war eagle, brave old bird
Known, near and far, by each pet name
From North to South, from West to East,
Re-echoed by the trump of Fame!
ii.
The battle-shout and shock to thee,
The bugle- call and clash of steel,
Was music, thrilling and sublime.
That only brave hearts know and feel.
Where marched the noble boys in blue,
With freedoms banner TO the front,
There thou, upon thy regal perch,
Survey'd the fray and bore its brunt.
".
In storm and strife thy piercing cry,
Brave bird of freedom, bold and clear,
Rang out triumphant for the right,
And scorned to yield in craven fear
V.
Wing'd type of gloryl Bird of Jove!
Renown immortal crowns thy name
1n war and peace, in life and death,
'Tis blazoned on the scroll of Fame.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

DERSONAL-MRS. JOHN BROWN, WIDOW OF
L Harpers Ferry Hero, is supposed to be in Wash
ington, and in need of aid Any one furnishing me
with her address will confer favor w. K. PRICE,
Ais Eleventh street northwest Washington, ID. c.
ap12-3t*
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

half St II. W: also in ass Louisiana avenue Il. ~.
Call for Weekly Rent-IisL
I1oR RENT-CAIL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
fe3-tt 81. Clnna Builine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
8oar0ind.

YF%HETREMONTH HOUSEOFFERSG coon :. =. = S--yf NJ
Il With hrSt-ciass hOte-bOaTl. for - an,s am sesnl
month; house IS veil furnished hestIeu "''' -.
and every way desirable.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

DIR. E. c. VESTS NERvEA BRAIN TREATMENT,
specific for Hystera, Dizziness, Commissions, Ner
vous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss of Memory,
Spermatorrh9a, Impotency Involuntary Emissions,
Premature Old Age, caused by overexertion self
cay, and death. One box will cure cases. Each
box contains one months treatment. One dollar a
box, six boxes for five dollars. Sent by mail pre-
paid on receipt of price. We guarantee six boxes TO
any With each ordar received by for six
boxes, accompanied with five dollars, we will send
the purchaser our written guarantee TO return the
money il the treatment does not effect cure Guar
antees issued by ST0TT & CROMWELL, $50 Penn
sylvania avenue, Washington, ID. c., wholesale and
tention. ocIS-TThS-Iv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

the facts he will find that no contractor
has received, or will receive, any compen-
sation for the omitted mails alluded to.
Many mails miss during the winter
months, because of the condition of the
rivers; but the contractors, and not the
Government, lose by it in every case.
The Times can easily learn the truth, and
silence the libeler who now uses
its editorial columns against the
Post-Office Department Such a course
would best become great lead
ing newspaper. However, if after this in
formation that journal shall willfully per-
sist in furnishing falsehoods to the public
against Government department it will
simply thereby disclose itsown unworthi-
ness and unreliability.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12

Population Of the National Capital. 100000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12


EIOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE OF FOUR
IL teen rooms to responsible party only, pos
session given as soon as required For particulars sE
apl23t%
EVOR PENTHOUSE 1903 IOWA CIRCLE; ONE
IL of the most desirable locations in the CITY: ten
session given May l. Apply TO JOSEPH +. .BIEi H.
JB., s5l Pennsylvania avenue apII5Js
NOR RENT-COTTAGE, WITH STABLE AND
u extensive grounds I'm village of Mount Pleasant
d. g; price. 80 per month. THOS. J. FISHER &
Co. l:=es3 street northwest. apII-s
TIOR REM Nr-CONIPLETELY FURNISHED CnE-
u ner House, near Scott Statue. for six months from
May rent so per month; refusal of II for longer
time If desired Answer, with name and Gddre. VI.
h, Republican Office aVs--E~
NOR RENT-TwO DESIRABLE NINE-EO0lf
II brick residences on Rhode Island avenue near
fHOS. j. FISHER * CO., l225 street northeast,
apll-Gt
NOR PENTHOUSE AND OUT-BUILDiNGS,
II u acres. one mile from boundary. Address PRE-
NOST, Room l., Section A, PostOfiee Department.
apS-5t~
T'OR RENT-NO. as3 1 STREET, 4 LARGE
Il brick dwelling. with modern cOuvenienc,->: rent
moderate TO a first-class tenant. THOS. J. FISHER
4 co, I4-2.3 F street northwest aPIIot
ENOR RENT - HOUSE. NO. II9 MARYLAND
Il avenue northeast, partially fronting East Capitol
Park; eleven rooms, besides bathroom and cellar,
with all modern Improvements. Inquire al F.d \
street southeast, after ?. m. rps-tF
NOR RENT-NO. 1913 P STREET NORTHWEST.
II comfortable nine-rOom dwelling. with IHuiisrD
cOnvenicnces; possession given LIST of MAY next;
rent. SO per month THOMAS J. FISH EIs * tf.-
f213 street northwest. apllLd
THOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BRICK HOUSE
i back building, modern improvements = IHgle
Place ( street SOCthelSt), Capitol HILL square
from Avenue cars; rent $40. Address y. y. T., Re
publican office. ap7-5t%
TIOR RENT-CORNER NINETEENTH AND q
Il streets northwest. good, tveve-rOOm residence;
modern improvements and good neighbOrb0od.
THOS. ]. FISHER & CO, I223 F street northwest.
apll-6t
INOR RRENT-DWELLINGS IN lie DIsOIT PARk:
all of the modern cOnvenienceS; location fine and
healthy; 50 SO; Offices and Stores in LIE Dryit
Building; location central a. L. BARBER & 60,
LIE Dr0it Building Eighth and streets nOrtl
weSt. ap7-iaI=
IHOR RENT-NO. s. FIRST STREET. GEORGE
IL town, ID. C., new ten-ruOm brick. with modern
improvements one block from Metropolitan street
railroad: price S35 per month. THOS J. FISHER
& co, I123 street northwest. aplI+J
IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, RENT. OR
Il Trade City or Country Property, come and ths
great bargains at WILLIAM II. MAIN & BROTH
Frs ST. Charles Hotel corner Third street and Penn
Sylvania avenue northwest Inal2tt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
Proposals.
Proposals for Stationery.

proposals.
Proposals for Stationery.
CLERKS OFFICE,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 2S, 1881.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office until
u o'clock m. WEDNESDAY. April q, 1881. for fur
nishing Stationery for the of the House OF Repre-
sentatives.
Blank forms of proposals Showing the quantity and
quality of each artice) and of the bond 10 be signed
by the bidder and sureties, Will be furnished on ap-
plication at this Office.
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals for Sta
tionery and addressed to Clerk of the House of Rep
resentatives of the United States.
(Signed) GEORGE Nj. ADAMS,
ma29 4w-lawT Clerk House Representatives U. s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
2SSanfe0--

VNTANTED-TO RENT-BEFORE MAY /, A
w small five six room House Capitol Hill.
five or six squares from Capitol; would be
prompt paying tenant and take pride in keeping
the premises in order. Address j. l.. h, Republican
office. apl2-9ts
VITANTED-TO RENT TINIMEDIATELY-NICE
w House and Garden, within ten miles of city and
near railroad station. Address, with price and par
ticulars, OFFICE-HOLDER, Republican Office.
ap9-3t*
VITANTED-BEFORE MAY ], A HOUSE OF
w 10 10 rooms, modern Improvements, between
Ninth and Fifteenth and and n streets northwest,
not to exceed $50 per month Address NJ, Republican
Office. ap93t*
VTTANTED-A NINE OR TEN ROOM HOUSE IN
w the northwestern part of the city, between Sew
enth and Fifteenth streets; will be permanent and
prompt paying tenant Address NJ. D. H, Republi-
can office. mal9-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-12
SSor 2aiscellaneo,ls

INOR SALE-SILVE NAPLES, NICE.THEIFl4
II trees for tFansplanting. Apply at 5Ji stanton
Place, corner Fifth and streets northeast.
apl2-3t* =. G. CLAIRE
II Columbia Bicycle Tor $40, in iiStallmentS oi sl'a
month. Call at once st 4O5 First street northwest
apl2-5t%
NOR SALE-A YOUNG AND STYLISH SADDLE
n stare; will work in all harness For particulars
address MILTON PAYNE, Bacy's Cros>-l.aa9s'
Fairfax COUNTY Va apllGs