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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Beecher on the Sabbath.

Mr.. Beecher, in a sermon on the text
" The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the
Sabbath" said: Every father is best qualified to
tell how Sunday should be KEEP: 1t ought to be
the pleasanteSt day to your children. 1t was not
to me when was child. Twas mirthful boy,
but was carried to church after having had my
face washed-and it needed it-[laughterl-an 1
was walked down the street and not allowed to
play with any stray dog 1 met. [Laughterl In
church, if 1 went 10 sleep, was snapped on the
head. while the deacon near me was allowed TO
slumber. Then was taken home and allowed the
privilege of learning my catechism. Laughter
If 1 did not know it could not have my dinner,
and you all know what Sunday dinncris Loud
laughter] have given good many hard knocks
at Calvanism, and the origin was the deprivation
OF the Sunday dinners of my boyhoed. Charles
and used TO stand in the window and watch
and the moment that the rim of the sun went
under we cried Good, good. good. Here Mr..
Beecher clapped his hands like a boyl Make
Sunday sweet and lovely in the family. Some
novels might be read on Sunday. 1t is the con-
tents of book that makes its value This institu-
ton of Sunday is moving silently down the ages
q guide to life and immortality
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Test of FraternaI Love,

Among the prisoners arraigned in the
Jefferson Markes Police Court yesterday was an old
man whose red nose, watery. eyes, and general
broken-down appearance denoted the habitual
drunkard.
MY first offerse," said he cheerfully TO Judge
Patterson. 81 hope you'll take it into consdera-
tion."
Probably your first this week
al hope you'll discharge me, judge. / have a
brother who adorcs me. Last night we had some
hard words, and 1 drowned my grief in beer. Ny
brother will go wild if you commit me. He would
lay down his life for me-
Here, then, is an excellent opportunity for a
display of this affection. 1 will fine you 80, and
your brothercan obtain your release by paying that
amount "-SelC York Sun
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14


To the Editor Of The Republican:
Your New Orleans correspondent, in
giving a sketch of the Federal Office holders of
Louisiana was sadly mistaken in regard to the
character of Surveyor r-General Brewster. The
term carpet -bagger cannot be justly applied to Mr..
Brewster, who has resided with his family i'll Lou
iiana for sixteen years. having selected that State
for home soon after being disabled by wounds
received in battle while soldier in the Federal
army. In 1868 he was elected to the house of rep
resentatives of his State, his name having been
placed on the ticket without his knowledge or con-
sent. At the expiration of his term he was re-
elected, and in 1872 he was called to the speakers
chair without hours notice of his election The
following year he was elected to the State senate,
and in 1876 he chosen presidential eector. Mr..
Brewster is now holding the position of surveyor
general, receiving his first appointment from Gen
eral Grant, and during the last session of Congress
he was reappointed without solicitation on his
part but like many others, he went. over with
out action having been taken upon his nomina-
tiOn- H.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
RroMn Not ExneIIed.

TO the Editor of The Republcan
Your article ON Historic Halls" in
last Saturdays REPUBLICAN, has the following
paragraph:
1t was here when, in later days, William J.
Brown, Representative from Indiana, sought to
obtain the coveted prize of the speakership by
bribing his brother members; and, amid scene
Of the widest excitement, was Indignantly ex-
PEELED from the House.
This is a mistake. The Abolitionists held the
balance of power between the Wings and Demo
Gratis, and it was charged that Mr.. Brown had
promised them prominent places on committees
should he be elected. This aroused the Democracy
and they abused him, but he was not expelled.
j ID ID
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Senator Davis, Logic.

To Hhe Edif0r Of bRe Reptblcdn:
The speech of Senator David Davis of
Illinois, in the Senate Saturday, is such fine
specimen of senatorial logic and political wisdom
and profundity as to deserve special attention.
The Senator first explained that he was elected
to the Senate free from politics, committals and
personal obligations, and is therefore entitled to
occupy an independent position between the two
parties and consequently feels compelled to vote
To maintain the present Democratic partisan Or
ganization, though the same is not agreeable to
his taste or Judgment. Y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Bob Lincoln at College.

Harvard traditions state that Robert T.
Lincoln was very popular with his classmates, a
good scholar. a pleasant companion, and seDsi-
BILE young man.-BostOR TraU1Her.
That confirms the statement in THE REPUBLICAN
one week ago; for the writer of the sketch of the
new Secretary of War was classmate of Mr.. Lin
coin at Harvard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

FIVE YEARS AGO to-day the last arrest
and imprisonment of private citizen
without due process of law was made by
the Congress of the United States. This
closed the long story Of the arbitrary ex-
ercise of this power, and marked the ad-
vent Of a broader citizenship. The occa-
sion was the arrest and confinement
in a common Jail of Hallet Kilbourn
because hedeclinei to submit his private
papers or answer impertinent questions
about his personal affairs, as demanded
by an inquisitorial committee of that
body. 1t is but recently that the Su-
preme Court of the United States rem
dered its unanimous decision against the
authority by Congress ever again thus to
invade the personal liberty of the citizen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

THE REPUBLICAN,, which has been exceedingly
bright and newsy under its new management, is
acquiring further distinction by the vigor and abl-
ity of its editorial writing. Aspendid leading a.
ticle was that last Friday on the banks and their
greenbacks. That Secretary Window is of the
same opinion with THE REPUBLICAN is shown by
the decision published yesterday that the banks
cannot play fast and loose with their circulation
Sunday Herald.
We take off our hat to our Democratic
neighbor. 1t is one of the pleasant
amenities of journalism that political
opponent recognizes the ability of The
REPUBLICAN under its present manage
ment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Ex-Secrefary Sehurz Still Creating Dis
kenff0n.

The Republicans Of Massachusetts are
dividing into Schurz and anti-Schurz factions. If
this newspaper ever INDUCED in slang it would be
tempted to observe TO them that the Ponca queS-
ton is too small one to rend their shirts about
NciC YOrk Tribune
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Clerical MOdesfy.

In recent sermon Talmage modestly
remarked: "If when get to Heaven, find that
less than one hundred thousand have been saved
through my nstrumentality, I'll ask to be excused,
and to be allowed to come back and atone for the
dead failure"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

The Republican party, founded in 1856,
did not lower its standard when, in order
to save the Nation in 1851, it struck hands
with patriotic Democrats who were will
ing to support the administration in coun-
sci and fight the Nations battles in the
field.
The Republican party of 1880, saved
alive by a scant majority in New York
and political miracle in Indiana, and
now having but l4S Representatives
against 145 of all others in the House,
and 81 against SO of all others in the
Senate, will not lower its standard if
it strikes hands for the execution of
the laws with the Virginia Independ-
ent Senator and his two colleagues in
the lower House, as well as with the In
dependents from Missouri and Pennsyl-
vania in the latter body. As in 1861, the
welfare of the Nation is now at stake, and
the party can only succeed as the leader
of all toyaI me,l on broad platform. The
thirty-eight administration members in
the Senate and Republican Vice-Presi-
dent will not fail to control the organiza-
ton of that body.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Who WaS GfpoS

The wife of certain NJ. c. wore q
dress to the Inauguration ball which cost 81 500
Its front, breadth of satin, was garden of roses
vioets, pansies and pinks, while not to set aside
fashions stern decrces, sunhowers turned their
constant faces 10 the 1icht
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

AN Assistant Secfetary, who has been
in office three years, said on Saturday
that his patronage was SO little that he
had three friends whom he wished to ac-
commodate, and if he could do it by CIV
ing his check for $1,000 in each case he
would gladly get out of it in that waY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

No DOUBT the President and others
having favors to bestow believe that they
have much to bear But the man who
has any soul in him, and for reasons
finds himself impelled to ask for an
office, is the true sufferer after all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
A. w. DIMOCK & CO.,
EXCHANGE COURT, NEW YORK.

OFFICE OF THE
WASHINGTON CITY AND POINT LOOKOUT R. R.
WASHINGTON, February 25, 1851
Messrs. 4. W. DIMOCK & CO.:
GESTLEAIEN-ThiS company holds a Judgment
against the Southern Maryland Railroad of over SS0-
CO., which, of course underlies any mortgage that
be created 1t also holds its obligations in the form
of notes for a large amount.
Its other debts, many being in the form of iudg-
ments, estimated TO amount considerably OVER
\ QUARTER OF A MILLION OF DOLLARS.
Not days work has been done the road for
many years; its rights of way if has any are
not of record; its partial grading Of many years ago
has become comparatively worthless through lapse
OF tme and there is small indication of its present
object extending beyond the negotiation OF its bonds.
maI-tf s. I. SUIT, President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
EoR RENT BY RH. WARNER.

OFFICE ROOMS in No. 3S3 and $40 FOUrand- a-half
street n. W. also in 45S Louisiana avenue n. W.
Call for weekly Rent-LiSr.
ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN & co.
fe3tf 81 Cloud Building
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
2Sanfe0--Souses.

"ANTED-To PURCHASE NICE HOUSE
w modern improvements. between Fifth and
Sixteenth streets and Pennsylvania avenue and l..
street northwest; will pay so cash and $50 monthly
with six per cent. interest. Address BUSINESS. Re
publican office. mall-6t+
uTANTED-A HoUSE-AT ANY TINE WITH
w in six months, within five squares of this office
at not more than $50 per month: must have nine
rooms including bathroom Address 81, Republican
Office. ja29-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

HUMAN NATURE-The man looking for
an Office is the one from whom Office
seekers may expect the most bitter con-
demnation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

Is IT not rather a contemplate thing
for the American people to attach sal
ary to the Office of President and then
turn about and abuse him for using it as
he pleases? Whose affair is it but his
own? Why should he be accountable
to Tom, Dick, and Harry for the proper
use of his money? They would consider
it singular impertinence for any one to
pry into their Use of their private funds.
The fact is, ex-President Hayes is not
susceptible to the charge of penurious-
ness. He was economical and frugal,
goodold-fashioned virtues that are worthy
of more emulation than they get And
perhaps he had good reasons for saving
his money. Whether he did or not,
however, is nobody's business. 1t was
his own.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Tor 22ent-2 2niscellaneous

NOR RENT-A LADY, HAVING No USE FOR
Il her piGlO IA very handsome one. fine toned and
nearly new, would rent it careful party very
moderate rental per quarter. Address c. ". G.. Re
publican office naIIstz
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
business Chances.
2Sonte0 2Iliscqlianeot!s.

TTANTED-A STEAM TABLE, COPPER Psi,
w lerrsd. Apply al Sli street uorthWe,, ~. y,
N. ii''l'
uvANTED-NICES CESECOND-EAND BABY-tNlss
w rage STATE price and where 20 be sreli, oS- S5
address PURCHASER, Republican Office MAJ
SoOO WANTED-slG9 ROE FOE, 2 =. NON G,SSan..,,. mis-
good security a bonus Of So Will BE- given al5 me-.
at 10 per cent. per year. Address DARIUS, E'Es
lifsn office Hls.t-----
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Soet ono Eo.ln0.

= OST-POCK KETBOOK-oN THE EVENlN0 'r |
March b. ON II street, MaSSEcnI;>e.ts Esi,,ai.
New York avenue. between First and Big ',,gil
northwest "A r, d Russia leather OOcSeibOuk IL In
luz, money ana voucher for half month .'.!l,sIi
Census Office. The finder viii be liber,llly .N''
by leaving the same ut SIX II street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
AAS
Pre- sP g ctus-

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, begins the
zeaD year under neW management and aritb
nesD material.
1t ,CiU be a staI,Uart Republican journal.
II aosu be the best newspaper in the District
of Columbia.
II sUiN furnish during the sessions Of Con-
gress satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and tUiH al all times gice complete Information
efthe official doiags in all Departments of The
Government.
n iOiH giUe all Interesting Information that
can be legitimately obtained concerning the
Iate1tions and policies Of The ruling po'oer.
In District affairs aCiU k1,ow only the best
interests of The people upon uchOse tGuor It re-
lies, and wiH at all times cooperate Nth pro-
sressiH citizens, 'ciGboah regard 10 their pOlit-
ieal predictions, lUho hare measures TO pro-
pose and Advance for tie improvement Of the
National Capital.
Il a0iH furnish q daily record of all The in
teTesting social euerts of The city, making its
sOeiety department q special feature.
n Wiu gire teIegraphic nears from, all paris
of the trorld reached by the aires, and in its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city nears
tiH keep pace arith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

Lines TO a Martyr.
Put aside your little grievance,
Modify your senseless whine.
Hancock's done the manly business;
Can't you, too: fall into line?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

The road is in process Of construction four
hundred men being actively employed in the work,
and will be in complete running order to Point Look
out within six months.
The bonds on the completed portion now leased by
the Baltimore and Ohio issued at over $4,000 per
mile. and originally placed at IS per cent, now
selling at ITO.
This road will furnish the most direct outlet 10 the
for the grain, COAL &C. of the Baltimore and Ohio,
Pennsylvania Central, and other important lines.
1t viii furnish an important link in the chain OF
communication between the North and South, short
ening the time through travel about six hours The
company viii establish line or steamers TO be-
Point Lookout and Norfolk in connection with
the road 1t will hold the key to the oyster trade of
the Chesapeake and furnish its only available outlet
during the winter season.
The company has over halfa million dollars in cash
and good assets Its real estate the line Of the road
and its rights of paid for and record II is alb
souteIy free from debt, excepting the bonds of
ered the entire issue of which has been placed in our
hands in trust in such form that are enabled 10
guarantee, do that for every $4,000 of bonds
issued there shall be completed and equipped al least
one mile of road.
All the bonds which were authorized to offer at
90 having been subscribed for. have advanced the
price s. The right to advance the price without
notice is reserved.
recent advertisement justiies the publication of
the following letter from the president of the roads
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
@oucafioual.
Spencerian Business College,

Spencerian Business College,
COR. OF SEVENTH AND l. SITS. N. W.
This institution has progressive and successful ex
perience of sixteen years. It educates young men
and for usefulness and SelfSupport. Its grad
positions of trust and profit. Course Of
study and training comprises the English Language
Business Arithmetic, Spencerian Practical Penman-
Ship bookkeeping by single and double entry adapted
to every variety of business Business Practice.
quiring the making out and exchanging of all kinds
of business papers, paying and receiving cash and
keeping the accounts; ElocutiOn and Lectures. Day
and Evening Sessions begin MONDAY, AUGUST 80
1880 For Information and terms call at the College
or address HENRY G. SPENCER, Principal. aul7
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

THE next most disagreeable thing to
having an office to ask for is to have one
to give,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

LIVERY DESCRIPTION OF PRINTING
II AT REASONABLE RATES,
AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
9S5anfeo-- Rooms.


:" ANTED = TO RENT-SMALL HOUSE, OR
w part OF a House, Rooms for housekeeping.
IN the northwest part of the city. Address &. VI. B.
Ia Massachusetts avenue northwest. mal2-3t*
"ANTED-APRILl !, THREE USFURNISHED
w rooms (two large aud one hall room by gentle
man and wife tno chiidrenl; will De permanent
be near corner Thirteenth and Streets to
exceed Sl5 per month. Address PETER, Box 30, Re
publican Office. ma9-tf
YITANTED-BY 4 VERY QUIET LADY AND
w little boy, two unfurnshed rooms for light
housekeeping in a very quiet family: widow lady
preferred; will be permanent if suited: terms must
be moderate; please state location and terms. Ad-
dress Mrs. VIRGINIA SOUTHERN. City Post Office.
maS-6t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

ADJUSTMENTS,
NATIONAL THEATRE-"The Tourists
FORD's OPERA-HoUsE-"The Phoenix"
ODD-FELLoWs' HALl-Blind Tom.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-" The Skeleton Hand
TALLMADGE HALL-Professor Carpenter.
CeRCoRAN ART TGALLERY-Masterpiece of Art-Ad-
mission free. except on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
wAsHINGToN, D. C., MARCH IA, 1851.
Population Of The National Capital. 100000.
The Assassination of the Car.

The whole civilized world will feel a
shock of horror at reading the account of
the assassination of the Gar of Russia,
which is contained in the dispatches to-
day. 1t was one Of those possible events
which have long been contemplated, but
the previous failures to consummate it has
lulled the sense of expectation, and now
the tragedy comes in an unsuspected mo-
ment to horrify mankind. Many will
look upon it as the legitimate outcome of
vicious system of government. where
oppression and wrong find vent in deadly
rivalry and implacable revenge. 1t will
be difficult to trace its source. 1t may
have been the result of the blind mad
ness of Nihilism, or it may have been
the finale of plot of other enemies. In
any aspect it is horrible event for this
civilized age to contemplate, and will
have its effect in influencing the opinions
in which the hope of better things exists
THE madness of office-seeking has its
plainest exposition in the matter of the
solicitations for appointment to the
smaller missions abroad. There are a
myriad of these applications, and they
are coming in at the rate of hundreds
each day. For the most part the salaries
attached to these places are small, and the
duties are really contemplate. Why in
telligent gentlemen, who ought to earn
twice the pay in any honorable business
or profession at home, should want to
Danish themselves from America to
a place where everything is strange
and not of interest, and spend the
best years of their lives in solacing
themselves with sinecure in lieu of use
fulness, is something past understanding
All! there is no place like home.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
@anfeS-- S--Selp.
@anfeS-- Situations.

WTANTED-A PLACE To COOK, WASH, AND
w Iron in a small family. Address 2I3l 1
street. between Twenty first and Twenty second.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

Is published daily Sundays excepted) by
AT I3GS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
TERMS:
One copy one w
One copy month. 50
address NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington ID. c.
ENTERED at the post-ofce at Washington, d. c., as
RecOnd-class matter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

NOR RSALE-TWEITEH HEAD OF FINE, LARGE
II driving and coupe horses; also one hAe family
horse. extension top carriage, ard harness, at
HUGCELY & BOWEN'S stable, 6i5 New York ave
nue., mal4-2t@
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

UTANTED - 4 MIDDLE~AGED WOMAN
w wishes situation in first-claSs family
for children. sew. teach. and make herself useful
Address NURSE. Republican Office. mai2-St$
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

VITANTED-BY A COLORED GIRL. A SITUA-
w ton chambermaid and 10 do general house
work in small family. Apply at 1874 street north
west. malI-3t*
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

TIOR SALE-VINOPATHY POWDER MAKES
IL the blood pure; also kind of disease,
at DREW'S, Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

NOR SALE OR HANGE-OLCOTTS STA
II bleS between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
III and /. OF the handsOnsSt gentleman'S driv-
ing horses in the city; fast and higEfCd his owner
is afraid of him. maii-fr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14

NOR SALE OR REXCHANGE-GARDEN FARM
Z of 30 acres; also 1GO acres adjoining four miles
from city. Inquire of HUGUELY & BOWEN. Gij
New York avenue. nlafI l2r~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Sor Qenf--@ @ooms.

WANTED BY \ FAMILY OF TFfprr
w adults, three unfurnished rooms for light hoasa
keeping; must be in good locality and not aFoye ~,
ond floor. Address STALEY, Republican oiiire.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-14
Sor Sale--Sollses.
Sor Sale--2uisccllanqolrs

IrOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN & co. 81.
ClOud BuildiDv Real and