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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
David Garriek.

One hundred and two years ago occurred
the death of David Garrick, unquestionably the
king among actors. No histrionic existence ever
equaled GarricISs. His first appearance On the
stage was at Goodman's Fields Theatre, October 49,
174I, in the part of Richard III. His success was
instantaneous; no such acting having before been
seen, he at once became the rage in London no
society was complete without him, mobiles be-
sieged his dressing ROOM begging for the honor of
his company at their houses.
Pope said he never had an equal, and would
never have rival.
The great Mrs Porter, then retired, went to Lon
don on purpose TO hear him. She said the youth
knew more at his frst appearance than others
after twenty years training. The Duke of Argyle
declared him superior to Betterton. Even Gar
rick's enemies, men who most unjustly charged
him with meanness, admitted his wonderful gen.
ius Among those who repaid the actors favors
with frowns was the INSCRIPTIONS Arthur Murphy.
But even he, when asked what he thought of Gar
riek's acting, after pause replied: "well sir OF
the stage he is mean, sneaking little fellow; but
on the stage throwing up his hands and eyes
Oh, my great GodP'
Garricks first love affair is very amusing. He
became attached to Peg Wellington, and with her
and Macklin another actor, went TO keeping house,
each to be in turn housekeeper for O month. This
plan early failed, and the love affair was soon
cured A short time afterward he was married TO
MademoiseIle Violette, a dancer, Of Vienna.
Garricks reception in France was one ofthe most
wonderful episodes in his career. All Paris went
wild over him. His picture adorned the walls Of
every house.
Garrieks last season as an actor was in 1576. He
played Richard for the last time with Mrs. siddons
in the presence of the King and Queen. His last
night on the stage was June 10, as Don Feyie in
1.-The Wonder" and he retired from the stage
amid expressions of grief and regret of the most
poignant character. Three years later, January
%, I77s he died of painful mnlady, and was
buried in Westminster Abbey, mobiles bearing his
pail, while poets, scholars statesmen, and artists
stood uncovered beside his grave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04

Not only are the French people fond of
dining and connoisseurs in dining, hut they may
be appealed TO on their gastronomic side. For in
stance, nothing pleases them better in ". Theirs
than his we'll known Partially for the good things
of life. NJ. Thiers' great weakness was dish
strictly Provencal and essentially vulgar, called
brandade" consistingof salt cod and oil, skillfully
combined. Doctors in lateye forbade NJ. Theirs
to eat cod in any shape or form, and, much as he
wished for it, Nine. Theirs was iRfexible. But "
Theirs had an ally, N. Mignet, and from time to
time this gentleman used to reach the Hotel St.
George with voluminous parcel under his arm.
He would bow rapidly TO the ladies and pass into
the great mans study. Then an urgent plea of
important work was put forward the doors were
locked and intruders sent away.
Directly they were alone the two friends undid
the parcel, which was simply q tin box wrapped
in a newspaper and containing an unctuous bran
dade made by the best Provencal cook in Paris.
With lingering delight the friends consumed this
forbidden delicaey; and, when the box was en-
tirely empty and the doors were unlocked, Theirs
would be heard exclaiming: "a My Dear Mignet,- it
is the masterpiece Of human geniusP And every
one thought he referred TO some great literary
achievement. But Madame Theirs one day caught
the two eulprits at their work, and reproached "
Mignet so severely that after that he never dared
enter the hotel with a parcel under his arm
Manchester Times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
An Ancient Tur.uof,e Mine.

The Shah of Persia appears to be
threatened not only by the Kurds, but by the Next
cans. The latter, it is tree, do not present quite
so troublesome and serious an aspect as the wild
mountain warriors, but they may, nevertheless
make their influence felt in Teheran. The Shah
has long been accredited with the possession of all
the finest turquoises in existence The mine
indeed, We believe, the only source of the finest
stones-has hitherto lain within his dominions
Nishapur in Khorasan, has yielded all the best
stones of the kind and the pick ofthese have it is
said been Systematically retained by the Shah,
who has permitted only the poorer specimens to
go into the market There have been, and are
now, other sources OF less valuable turquoises.
Saxony and Selesia both present localities where
these gems are to be found, and Arabia was re-
ported at one time TO afford gems far superior even
to the Persian. But the color, which at first was
remarkably line, proved to be not permanent A
more formidable, because an ancient and we'll
tried source of supply is now about to be estab
hshed after lapse of over two hundred years.
This is the once famous turquoise mine of that
part of Mexico which some thirty years ago first
became Territory of the United States. This
remote region lies in the heart of the American
continent but appears to participate largely i'll that
mineral wealth which is so prominent feature of
Mexico generally. 1t is mountainous, and is tray
ersed by the Rio GFande River throughout its en-
tire length from north 20 south. Almost all kinds
ofmetals are found here, and good many precious
stones; but the turquoise was obtained only in
mine or groupof mines The workings, however,
were very productive but something over two
hundred years ago sudden inundation broke in
upon the unfortunate Indians engaged in the ex-
tensive subterranean galleries and drowned hun
bred ofthem.
So overwhelming was the catastrophe that the
whole enterprise was abandoned, and ever since
about the time of the fire fin London none of the
beautiful nghtb stones, small specimens of
which are so popular with the ladies for engage"
rings have been derived from America.
The genuine turquoise is described by
chemists as phosphate of alumina; but
there is a mineral product found in Langue-
doc easily mistaken for the stone, but said
to be really nothing but bone colored with phos-
phate ofiron. The Mexican turquoises are said to
be very fine and abundant and the Shah may
therefore by and-by-find his nice little monopoly
seriously reduced in value He would hardly be
Shah of Persia if he had not managed to make a
rather good thing out of this mountain mine of
Khorasan.-LoRdOn Globe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
Shoft and Nett.

A duel was fought in Texas, when
the ehronieler saith not, By Alexander shott and
John s. Mott. Not was shot, and ShOtt was not. IN
this case it is better to be ShOtt than Mott. There
was rumor that Mott was not shot, and Shott
avows that he shot Mott, which proves either that
ShOtt shot Mott, Mott was not shot, or that Mott
was shot notwithstanding. Cireumstantial evil
dence is not always good 1t may be made 70 APP
pear trial that the shot Shot shot shot Mott or
as accidents with firearms are frequent, it may be
possible that the shot Shot shot shot himself when
the whole affair resolves itself into its original ele
ments and Shot would be shot, and Mott would
be not We think, however, that the shot Shott
shot shot not Shot, but Mott; anyway, it is hard to
tell who was shot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
marshal, and the inaugural ball was held in q
temporary structure on Judiciary Square.
RUTHERFORD f. HAYES

marshal, and the inaugural ball was held in q
temporary structure on Judiciary Square.
RUTHERFORD f. HAYES.
President-eleet Hayes arrived in Washington on
Friday morning, the I'd of March 1877, at $50, and
was Immediately driven to the residence of Sens-
tor Sherman, 1223 street, where he remained dur
ing the following days preceding his inauguration
At noon of the ID he visited the Executive Man
sion, and was received by President Grant in his
private Office and presented to the members OF his
Cabinet. He remained some twenty minutes,
after which he was driven to the Capitol, to
consult with his friends in the Senate re-
garding his Inauguration. He was conducted
TO the Vice Presidents room, where he held
an impromptu levee after which he re-
turned TO Senator Sherman's Vice President elect
Wheeler left New York the same day, via limited
express, arriving in Washington atfour m. taking
up quarters at the Riggs House. During the day
fthe Sd the President elect received his friends,
and In the evening President Grant gave grand
state dinner in his honor at the Executive Man
sion, Immediately preceding which seven
o'clock on the evening ofthe Sd) the oath of office
was administered to him by Chief Justice Waite.
Sunday tthe 4th) was passed quietly at General
Sherman's.
On Monday, the 5th of March, grand civic and
military procession was formed, under the chief
marshalship of General w. D. Whipple, the IN
dehniteness surrounding the electoral count rem
dering more imposing display impraeticable.
The President and President elect, together with
Senator Morrill, occupied the first carriage, the
Vice President-elect and Senator MeCreery the
second and a third contained the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia anu General Garfield.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the Cap
itol the presidential party returned to the White
Heusesznd lunched with General and Mrs. Grant.
The lunch concluded, the ex- Presidents carriage
was in waiting to convey himself and family to
the residence of ex-Seeretary Fish, leaving Presi
dent Hayes in possession of the Executive Man
sion.
Owing to the reasons above alluded to no in
augural ball was given, but a reception was held
at Wizards Hall by the Columbus Cadets, the
President attending only as an act of courtesy to
the cadets, who had accompanied him from Co.
lumbus as q guard of honor,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
nlbIe Nan,es in fl,e senate.

The new Senate will have q pretty
strong representation of Bible names. There will
be eleven Johns, seven Jameses, three Thomases
and three Matthews, making twenty four in all
who bear names of the Apostles. Two Josephs,
three Benjamins, and one Zebulon are represent
atives of the sons of Jacob: and one Eli, three
Samuels, one David and one Daniel, making up
the list of thirty-si Scriptural names. A Justin
and an Ambrose, however are thrown in to pre-
vent the early church from being forgotten.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
Clara Morris.

And so Clara Morris has cons1Lell'll!.... 90,
scruples against playing during lent ana -I ,rss
that the performance be opened with P'! .. and
the orchestra play nothing but sacred MT
that the audience be dismissed with 3l1-O-
by the stage manager. .. tfst
Truly, there IS more JOY over one s-''.''
repen,eth than" 6c.--Sms FicHcjse2 I0,'-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04

artists and seulptors, withoutnumbcr: eonsnlswith
decorations: Florentine beauties In all the brain
cry of youth and fashion. Out of the hundreds
that fled along these few my eieerORe kindly
pointed out. The eotillon commenced at two
o'clock, and lasted until morning. fine looking
young Itlaian count, the secretary OF General
Corti, led the german, and dispensed the really
unique favors withoutfavofitfsm, the sin that dan
GERS complain Of All night the banquehng room
was kept open, and as foods rest no one appeared
weary; champagne flowed, gay healths were
drank, and merriment reigned. IN the early morn
ing down the stairs came trooping the pleasure
seekers, and waiting in the great courtyard for
coachmen and carriage, glGncing absently at the
ssrcophasis that lined the walls relics of the bap
tistery cemetery. Skulls and eross-bo and mar
bic slabs with long inscriptions and fulsome praise
TO the dead and gone, well deciPhered what tales
thew eO1tld fell and II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
THE SHADES OF THE DEPARTED

lowered near they must have thought their life
simply repeated again. Did they not see their
ewn jewels and pearls worn row by these new
generations in dress, 'yerisimiiitude
in figure? Nay, more; the same hopes and fears
all grotesque repetition; the signoFins and her
cavalier saying their last nothings: Madame Ia
Contessa and the Prince still exchanging stolen
glances, he all gallantry and she sll faith; she
going away to dream Of him, and he back TO the
sad faced weman waiting for him? All this stu
pendous farce Of life played onee-nothing new
read on the tombstone yonder in the corner in
ponderous Latin that all is vanity, nought sur
wives, and only death is certain. And true it is
you are hurrying on to the inevitable world TO be
among the unnumbered departed. The music has
died out the roses are faded and the ball is over.
K r K
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
MAUGURATIONS
FROM WASHINGTON TO GARFIELD.

"reminiscences Of the 0ideu Hme-HeW the Earlier
Presidents We're INDICTED Into 0lice-The
Hammer in which the Oath Was
Taken Incidents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-04
A HANDSOME YOUNG son.

She wears the fine jewels given by former king
of Holland upon the birth of her husband, the
father of Mr. Williamov late Prussian charge fGf
fairs in Washington. The family of the MarquiSe
Ginori, the great porcelain makers of Florence,
Madame Ia Marquise being pronounced one of the
beauties. former Ginori was such an Adonis
that he stood model for the lusty youth in the
marble group of the Rape of the Sabine Women :"
in the Loggia di Land. Mrs. Crossword, an Eng
lish lady of great wealth, who entertains in royal
manner. Mrs. Van SQuOik, an American, who is
seen everywhere and IS favorite. Cen
eral Angelina, the hero of twenty-t two duels and
the survivor of curious mishap, he having broken
his neck, and goes around now with his head
braced up by en- ingenious continuance of an iron
scaaolding, which is plainly visible. Mr. Heal,
most successful professor and composer of music
Nevada, the young prima donna, and her father,
De Wixon. Mr.. Jones and family, he representing
with signal ability prominent Chicago paper.
THE BI6ELows, OF NEW YORK,
with their interesting daughters. Miss Cox, an
English lady, a kind of musical centre, around
whom the elegant subscription concerts reyolve;
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| u. ). GRANT.
Thursday, the 4th day of March, 1862 opened
! gloomily, and during the morning drilling rain
| gave promise of gloomy opening for the new ad-
ministration but before the hour for the moving
of the procession the clouds gave way, and at noon
| the sun was shining brightly. At ten minutes be-
/ fore eleven General Grant, then General of the
| Army, came out from his headquarters, at the
corner of Seventeenth and Streets and, attended
by General Rawlings, entered his private carriage
which was Joined by second, containing the Vice
| President elect. Mr. COlfax, and Admiral Bailey
and turned into Pennsylvania avenue The escort
which grand and imposing, was marshaled
| by General Alex. S. Webb, U. S. A., and reached
! the Capitol soon before twelve, where President
Johnson had been engaged for an hour or more
in signing bills and preparing for the adjourn
ment of Congress. General Grant and Mr. CoIfax
accompanied by Senator'S Cragin and MeCreery,
entered the Senate chamber precisely at noon and
q half hour later brilliant procession moved to
the cast front, where the inaugural ceremonies
were concluded; after which the President and
Vice President were conducted to the White House.
where they held reception. President Grant did
not take up his residence there with his family
until the 18th of March, on which date Prcsi-
dent Johnson, who had driven direct from the
Capitol on the 4th to the residence of Secretary
Wcllcs, on II street, left Washington for his home
at GTeenville, Tenn.
On the evening of the inauguration grand ball
was held in the north wing of the Treasury build
ing, then recently completed the President receiv
ing in the marble-room, and dancing being con-
Quoted on each of the three floors beside the base
ment floor.
President Grants second Inauguration, on Mon
day, the 4th of March, 1875 was distinguished by
the grandest and most imposing display ever ac-
companying a like ceremony, and as having &C.
Cured on the coolest day of an exceptional Win
ter. General William F. Barry, T. g. A., was chief
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February, 1915, and went directly to his quarters
at the National Hotel, where he remained confer
ring with the leaders of his party, and the recipi
ent of social courtesies at the hands of the citi
zens until the morning of Tuesday, the 4th of
March.
At eleven o'clock of that day. the weather being
wet and lowering, procession both military and
civic, Of which John NJ. MeCalla, esq, was chief
marshal proceeded to the quarters ofhe President
elect and, receiving him with honors continued on
to the Capitol, Mr.. Polk and President Tyler riding
together in an open carriage. Arriving at the
Senate Chamber, the President and President
elect entered together. and procession being ar
ranged, moved to the east portico, where the
President delivered an address remarkable prin-
cipally for its length. The new President then re-
joined his escort, which returned by a circuitous
route TO the White House, where he received the
congratulations of the people.
Mr.. Tyler left Washington for his home in
Charles City, Virginia, ON the 18th of March, 1875.
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
General Taylor arrived in Washington on Fri
day, the 23d of February, 1919, after long and
tedious journey, and was escorted from the depot
by an immense crowd OF citizens to his lodgings at
Wizards Hotel. On the 9th he paid a formal
visit of courtesy to the President and was enter
tanned at dinner; on the 2sth was received by the
citizens of Georgetown, and attended a reception
i'll his honor by Speaker Winthrop and on the 1st
of March was accorded public reception at the
White House.
Monday, the 9Th of March, 1919, was mild, but
cloudy and forbidding. 4 procession. notable for
its length and novelty, was formed about eleven
o'clock, under the chief marshalship of Richard
Walacb, esq, and moved TO Wizards Hotel,
where the President-elect was received, and, en-
tering carriage drawn by four grays, in which
W
the mayor of Washington, was conducted with
much pomp and brilliancy to the Capitol.
The procession halted en- route at the Irving
House, where it received President Polk, who
had left the White House on Sunday, the 18th, and
taken up his quarters there, to avoid any consti-
tutiona question as to his right to continue in of
flee beyond his legal term. The two Presidents
entered the Senate chamber together and after the
inaugural ceremonies President Taylor proceeded
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STORY OF THE FLAG.
BY J. s. sLATEE.

You see II yonder, boy, upon the wall
That tattered, grimy piece of silk-that rag?
The stripes are gone. The stars are there; YES All
From them you may perceive, twas once a Gag.
All, well do remember that bright day
In spring time, when its folds first kissed he
breeze
The day when led by it We marched away,
While apple blooms hung heavy on the trees.
We most were young. Some, books had east
aside
To CLEAN for sterner knowledge from the page
OF wars red volume. Others, in their pride
Lett shop and field to meet the foeman's rage
We marched away, QUIZ ranks a thousand strong
To stirring music, while e tranquil skv laehS5
Smiling down upon the countless throng
0fthOse We left behind to moan and sigh
We marched away, our banner coating free
Upon the winds that carpeted our path
With snowy blossoms-mayehed to do or die
Where fate had fixed the dwelling place n
wrath.
Down to the fields Of destiny we went
Down where the Southern breezes famed ia
fame
Which strife had kindled, and where treason
blent
With brutal force to bring our flag to shame
Oh, twas glorious Aagl lis colors bright
Seemed brighter far beneath the arehing blue
While from lis azure field It's stars of white
Looked out like eyes to see that we were true.
"God and our country So the legend ran,
EmbIazoned on its folds in threads Of gold
Whose slender ibres linked rs man to man,
As once they did our sires in days Of old.
All, If that Tag could speak, Then it would tell
With tongue more eloquent than mine tale
ofblcOdy horrors, terrible as hell,
AtWhich your boyish cheek might well grow
pale.
'Twould tell you of Manassas fafed field.
Where first 1t saw It's brave defenders die
Stricken to EARTH and as LIES tide CONCEALED
Gaze upward to its stars with glazing eye;
Of Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Seven Pines,
Where deaths dark angel rode wars fearful bIast;
And as he passed along ouF living lines
Der scores of gallant hearts his shadow cast;
'TwOuld tell its story of the Seven Days
Offearfnl scenes on Malverm's fiery crest
And ofthe twice fought field, where, mid themazy
Ofdeaths dread missiles, thousands sank to rest,
bore it then; and never did fail,
In all that time, to fling it TO the blast,
Though leaden bullets fell around like hail,
And shot and shell rained on it thick and fast;
bore it on, and saw the marks offame
Engrayen on its folds by deaths right hand;
And saw, with grief how wars dark, lurid fame
Withered the choicest fOw'rs that decked our
land.
bore ii at Autietaun where We stood
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Consolidation OF Telegraph Conn
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last Friday , shouiu hos De % nlaue
permanent. Inc GnsmOer, wneIe
the argument WAS aeiu was crowy ei
win speelS'sors: Mr. sewer, IN opening
read tne snlusVh OF huIus @ ha'cn, N Which
the lslter ssid lnat sne western ohloh 1fnr- com
pahy chsiBes ieSs u'al 1no aileriIan Snion
company 10 nose poihls Wue1e) the laN
company, had wires, put haa mslhlainsu .s
tnem AZ the same isues 10 Poln.s Mnele ' 'no
American Uhloa oia not compete WIN lnein' i
Counsel also ssid u these '"' ihpanlss
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sherman ON the Funding Bn:

Washington, Jan. 25.-Tne senate COM
mite, on finance this morning heard secretary
Sherman on the funding bin. he took posi-
ton that II should be amended 20 as 10 make
the finding bonds redeemkble afier i've years
and payable 10 twenty years from date OF
issue, snd to bear interest II a rate not over
"a per cent, the raie 10 be liked st the dis
crssion Of the secretary Of the treasury. be
expressed the opinion, however, thst The
treasury funding certificates prepared By The
bill, which he thought should Be de-
scribed a. trefsury notes, can be hOated
At Per cent inierest, without chsnge IN the
house provision for their redemption. At any
time after one year IRON their respective
dates Of issue. The commitiee 81 The con
ciusiOa of Secretary Sberman's renarks,
which were accompanied with = number q
fnancisl tshles and written ststenenis, Al
iournsd til to-m0rr0v, when the comptroller
] Of TIE currency VII Be beard on The subject
o. thst perlisn Of The bin which requires
nstioral banlz 70 nske The nsv bonds The
sols basis FOR their circulstiCn.