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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
The Cabinet in Congress.

If the patronage of the Federal Govern
ment is dangerous as machine for hoist
ing its dispensers to renewed leases of
power, what shall be said of the project
for importing into each House of Con-
gress, with the right to debate, seven
Cabinet Ministers, all receiving their ap-
pointment from one man and holding
office practically by his permission? That
is to say; in addition to the power of
patronage now welded by the Executive,
he may have his congressional friends call
in seven loud mouth-pieces to be added to
their own number to threaten and
command" on the foorof the two Houses.
What clatter there would be! What
benefit and luxury it would have been
to the country if, during the past four
years, President Hayes could have had
the power, by merely whispering to a
Congressman, to have Secretaries Evarts,
Sherman, and Schurz all at once in the
Senate engaged in alterations with Sena-
tors on questions of administration How
interesting it would have been to have
called in Secretary Thompson before his
resignation and given him an op-
portunity to demonstrate that his
French employers were devoted to
American interests! Schurz and Dawes
could, under such an innovation, have
had their duel of words in the Senate
Chamber. The great advantage of such
a scheme would be to curb the insolence
of the people. They seem to think that
no one should debate great questions in
Senate and House except their chosen
representatives. How much better it
would be for the President to have q circus
of seven chosen men, who could be moved
by him from one House to the other, to
"drown the ear with horrid speech !"
And then that is the way they do it in
England, "y' know" And with civil-ser-
vice "refawm," and an English dandy's
drawl, and hair and name parted in the
middle, and English shoes, and all that
sawt O. thing, y know" we ought to get
quite a "goodish" start. We had, by
Joye!" Let's have the Cabinet officers in
COnoreSS'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
Telegraphy for the People.

The universal Indignation at the efforts
of the telegraph companies to combine
against the interests of the public has had
one practical result at ali events. The
new company organized in Chicago to
build line TO connect the larger cities
is SO far advanced III the way of success
as to promise the completion of a line
from West TO East within year. But
the question arises, viii it then buy or sell
into the pool? ASsurediy it will if it will
pay its stockholders 70 do so. They are
not an organization Of humanitarians, but
company OF rich men speculating in Il
public. interest TO make money out of
it. The people will not get perma-
nent relief from them. Rates may
be made lower for the time being, and
then, when the public least expect il, an
other combination will follow, and
another stock company will retire with
their pockets full of money.
There is a minimum Of expense to
which the conveniences Of telcgraphic
speech may be brought and kept,
and Congress has no higher duty
TO perform, III whatever way It mag
he done, than to bring the matter
oftelegraphic communication to exactly
this basis. If private companies were
allowed TO carry mails al the prices they
would fix, the rate Of postage would so up
to as high price as that charged for tclc
graph messages: and when the Govern
ment takes control Of the telegraphic
system it requires no Gift of prophecy to
predict that telegraph rates will soon fail
SO low as to approximate The cost Of or
dinaIy postage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
An Irishmap,s WARM Resuouse

To he Editor Of Tie RcpitbiicdR:
As citizen of Irish descent, deeply sympathiz-
ing with the people of Ireland in their struggle to
overthrow the system of caste domination under
which they are living, or rather dying, wish to
thank you for your strong and manly article this
morning on "IrelaDd's Right of Revolution" At
a time when the great metropolitan Journals
are proving recreant to American principles, and
lending their columns TO those who are trying 10
mislead and abuse the American mind on this
question by audacious ialseho0ds. snObbish sneers
and shabby special pleas in the interest of white
slavery in Ireland it is refreshing to hear the
leadn" journal at the National Capital sound so
clear note for human rights. AD.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

ABOUT the meanest business on this
earth is the sale of whisky to Indians
1t is worse than war upon them, for it
comes in a friendly guise, and, like a
twO-edged sword, cuts in both directions.
1t enrages the Indian to the point of de-
stroying white settlers, and, as a conse-
quence, excites spirit of revenge that
in turn destroys him. 1t is worse than
poisoning them. for then they only would
die, and not be the cause of death to
others; and yet, while we as a people
distinctly have the charge Of them, and,
by inference, the elevation of their lives,
whisky is about the first introduction
they get TO the humanity and good will
ofwhite men. Angels would change their
natures under such provocation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
Victim Hcnrt; Ernn,

J. /. Lake, ir., at one time editor of
the only Republican paper in Mississippi, says
SenaiOr-elect George, of that State, is ''by no
means the unreasonable and bgOted Bourbon
Democrat that he has been represented or the
contrary, he is a large-hearted liberal minded
generous gentleman"
70 the Editor Of Tie Republican:
For the sake of the murdered victims of the
shotgun policy" in Mississippi let the yapor of
their blood cease to rise before your able Staiwart
paper, 10 which many exiled Republicans look
for crumbs of comfort sounds the trumpet of praise
in favor of General George, its father and author
as well SIS defender of its results.
ONE OF THE VICTIMS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
when Garfield is Coming.

President-elect Garfield, will not, it is
said. leave Mentor for Washington before March 2.
But" queries cotemporary, suppose he gets
showed in, or the train bearing him meets with an
accident, and he isprevented from reaching Wash
ington by the 18th of March?" In that event he
could go quietly before any officer empowered to
administer an oath and qualify just as efectuaily
as if he kissed the Bible in the presence of an as
sembled multitude in front of the Capitol in Wash
ington. Many forget that the pomp and circum-
stance attending presidential inaugurations is
latter day innovation, and is not essential to the
qualification of our Chief MAGISTRATES.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
FOR 1851.
Rr Q . = ctus-
FOR 1851.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, begins the
pap year under ne1o management end witt
aesU material
n ariH be a stal,gart Republican journal.
II 'riH be the best newspaper IN The District
Of Columbia.
II aiH furnish during the sessions Of Con-
gress a satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and aOia at all times gire complete Information
efthe Official doings in oU Departments Of the
GOuer1n,ent.
II ,ciH giue all Interesting Information that
can be legitiiaately obtained concerning the
iate,atiOns and policies Of the ruling poarer.
In District affairs It ariH kao,o only the best
intereSts Of The people upon 1ckose fGvor It re-
Ees, and ,ciH at all times cooperate scth pro-
Sressire citizens, 1citbo,t regard to their pOlit
ieat predictions, acbo hare measures to pro-
pose and GdUance for the improvement Of the
National Capital.
II aciu furnish daily record Of all the in
tereSting social ereats OF the city, making its
society department special feature.
II aciH gice Geographic ae~s from all parts
of the acorld reached By the ,cires, and in its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city netcs
TiH keep pace 1cith the times.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

AN EDITOR out West has undertaken to
teach the language to a young woman
Just arrived from abroad. 4 too intimate
effort to exchange vernaculars, however,
has resulted in breach of promise suit.
But if the editor can get a postponement
until the damseI becomes better ac-
quainted with the financial status of rural
editors she will willingly pay the costs to
get out Oft. He has all the points in his
favor This intricate case should be re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Re-
lationS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
4 smart Indiana NAN.

An Indiana man has left $4,000 to his
heirs, each an equal share, on condition that they
should not join Sunday school until they were
twenty-one years old. The deceased, it is pre-
sumed knew the propensity of youth to play base
ball and go fishing on the Sabbath and he took
this precantion to prevent the boys from attempt
ing to serve two masters at one time "-NorfStoiCn
HerUII
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

TIE great question that is staring the
Democratic leaders in the face is how to
get the party together again. Bar'ls were
never so scarce; but unless one can be
found to rally around" the case looks
homeless indeed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
As Was Expected

As was expected, the South Carolina
newspapers defend Senator Buffers swagger in the
Senate. The chief bulldozing organ goes so far as
to say courtesy is lost such cattle as Conkling
Butler knew what he was about Bulldozers stole
for him seat in the Senate, and his business was
to speak in the way which would give them the
liveiest satisiaction.-Nelg York Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
WASHINGTON, D. C, FEBRUARY 16, 1881.
Population Of the National Capital. 100000

THE back deestricks will make their
power felt if Congress expires without the
passage of law looking to the suppress
sion of the pleuro-pneumonia plague
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
The Renson why.

How is it that Wilkins and his wife
live SO happily together? Why, they have been
married two and twenty years and have never had
q row." "ob, that is very simple matter. She is
out washing the whole day, and he is watchman
and out all night,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
4 Big Graveyard.

The Democratic party is proprietor of
the biggest graveyard in the world. This may
account for the fact that young men of the Nation
give il so wide berth They do not like to vote
where dry bones are rattling in every passing
breeZe.-IRtcr- Ocean,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

THE apportionment has gone the way
of the interstate commerce bill. 1t is re-
ferred to the Committee on Waits" and
Measures. 1t will wait the next session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
Uun,rltan;enfnry.

The New York Herald has obtained the
opinions of ex-Speakers Colfax and Banks, ex-
Clerk Forney and John NJ. Barclay author of the
digest formerly used in Congress, on the action of
the Speaker of the House of Commons in shutting
off debate on the Irish question They all consider
the act entirely without parliamentary precedent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
Sor @enf-- --Sollses.


NOR RENTAL So PER MONTH-TWO NEW
II six-room Houses, Il25 and 1l29 Park Place north
east: have water in kitchens and water-clOSetS IN
yards; 12j be bought by paying $40 down and $l3
monthly; one block north of Lincoln Park and near
East Capitol street cars Apply to ]. W. STARR 1873
New York Avenue. fef2-6t
NOR RENT-A FIyE-ROO9I HOUSE, WITH
II large stable 1915 Nineteenth street: rent, SIG;
also House. 1910 Twentieth street; rent.
ell; key at 1863 Nineteenth street. S. S DAISP. loft
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
A Notice to Collect.

The washerwomen about Washington,
D. Co. might well collect any little bills they have
out. Time is nearly up, and there are cushioned
chairs which will never, never be warmed again
by their present occupants.-Lpter- Ocean,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

THE information reaches US that in
some parts of the Far West the snow is
actually SO deep that it covers the tele-
graph poles, and the lines have been
raised on other poles set in the snow for
temporary use This information may
help us to bear our own weather trials
with some degree of complacency.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
AMUSEMENTS.

NATIONAL. .THEATRE-Go0dwin'S Froliques.
FORDs OPERA HOUsE-Comic opera Olivette."
THEATRE CoNIotB-English Specially Company.
ABNER's MUsIC HALL-Fair of the Washington
SchuetZen Verein.
CcRCoRAN ART GALLERY-NIasterpieces of fArt-Ad-
mission free, except on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
A Cold Sanctuul.

Senator Mcpherson is a hopeful man.
He thinks that an American newspaper will yet be
published at the North Pole. The Elmira Free
Press suggests Charles Francis Adams as the prob
able editor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

"Mlle. Bernhardt is modelling a bust of
Olive Logan" In the days of the old volunteer
fire department of New York it was quite COM
mon thing to see "Sykes-y on a ust."-N0rrist0Ua
Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

FERNANDO Woop left the refunding bill
as his legacy to Congress. It is great
measure in the interests of the whole
people, and should not, by any peradven-
tuFe. be allowed to die with this Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
TIE SMITH 6 EGGE MANUFACTURING CO..

LUCK bun I05. BitIDCEPOkI, tONN.,
Manufacturers Of Specalties in Light Hardware ard
Metallic Goods generally, Government and G,,;nt
Pa1lGcks, Sewing Machine Locks, Piano Locks Organ
Locks; the automatically Giant sash Chain,
superior TO every other and very much cheaper, mo
special pulley rcvuiredl The smith g. Esge Aanu-
featuring Co. also gives special attention To the making
of estimates for the of the manufacture % pat
ented inventions and all the necessary tools and the
manufacturing Of the royalty. All cOmnnIs
ncatinHS trPeIesi cOiiideHtiaiiy. O.i6GmNWE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
BPlFiS,

Been is not always pronounced bin -
The Boston girl says, :" l have bean to breakfast
thanks" when asked to lunch.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
THE Sun BEGs OF THE TWEED RING.

PUBLICATION OFFICE OF THE Sun.
DEAR SIR: What may depend upon to-mor-
row in relation TO funds? an soreIy pressed and
shall deem your promised assistance a great jduor.
Very truly yyours, 1. W. ENGLAND, Publisher.
A. o. HALL, esq.
1t is to be hoped chat Oakley Hall did
not fail the Suns publisher" That he
did not is fair inference from the reluc-
tance with which the Sun lost it's conf
dence in the excellent Mr.. Hall and his
most worthy friends, Tweed, Sweeney
& Co.
The only objection We know of to Mr..
Dana's appointment to the New York col
lectorship is that it might dim the rays of
the San and deprive us of the delightful
malice and the grand disregard of truth
which render its editor the paragon of
defamers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

Our researches into Dana's career bring
up before us the tender relations which
existed between him and the Tweed
ring. Some time after the rebuff above
recorded his publisher addressed the fol-
lowing to Oakley Hall, then Tweed's
mayor of New York city:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
2S5anfe0--@ @ooms.

V9TANTED-FROM MARCH TO5. INCLUSIVE,
w two frstclasS furnished Rooms; location ceiij
trail state terms l. NJ. p Republican Uiice- l-t%
UTANTED-NEAR THE JUNCTION OF + AND
Room; price not TO exceed $40 per month reier, nee.
Address y. -, Republican office. ieIlr;f%
XTANTED-ROONI OR WINDOW On PPM
w sylyania avenue Inauguration day. address
NJ. A. C., Republican office, stating location and
price. frII3ts
"ANTED-ON OR BEFORE APRIL l, THREE
w or four unfurnished partly furnished Rooms
between Twelfth and Seventeenth and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue and II streets. a. W. SUMNER, Office Super
viSinS Architect. Treasury Department. feIl-6IS
VIZ TANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE,
w without children, three or four uufilrnished
Rooms second floor for light housekeeping. be
tween L and l. and Eighth and Fifteenth streets
northwest; terms moderate; give particulars. Ad-
dress PERAIA NENT, Republican office. felj-lt@
w ANTED-AT ONCE, BY GENTLEMAN AND
w wife, one large Room, second floor, with Use OF
parOr, or two smaller ones, FIRST class; ursr MTS
RineS, Hamilton House, principal hotels; re~pui-
sible. and reference if required. Address A W. Re
publican office. feiH-5t~
TANTED : BY SINGLE GENTLEMAN.
w furnished Rooms near Thirteenth ANA streets.
Address w. H. P, Republican office. isi0ltt
DOOMS WANTED - CENTRALLY LOCATED
/ furnished rooms, suitable for physician pcTna-
nent if suited. Address u. f. D.. Republican office
fl.If 0rt~F
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
or Sale-Sollses.

ENOR SALE-CHEAP, ON FOLLOWING LIB
II eral terms: so cash and s25 monthly. two new
Seven-TOOm Brick Houses, about completed, fronting
Lincoln Park: have halls, bay windows bathrooms.
gas fixtures, ranges, and latrObeS; north side of
North street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
northeast; East Capitol street cars; cheapest
houses in the city for the money; price, 81 $50 J. w
STARR, lia9 New York avenue. feiG ct
NOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
II property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN Il co, St
Cloud Building. Real estate and loans iy31
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
S5anfe0-- 0--Sollses.

TED-IM3IEDIATELY, HOUSE. SIX TO
w eight rooms; modern improvements: good lu-
cation; rent not TO exceed 50. Address u. y e.. Re
publican office. taiI-1~
"TANTED TO PURCHASE \ HOUSE FUR
w nished or unfiIrpished; about ten ROOMS, with
modern conveniences. Address p, Republican Office
stating price, terms location, &c. frs'a5
WTANTED-A HOJSE-AT ANY TINE WITH
w i'll six months, within five squares Of this Uiice
at not more than SD per month; nIUsy have nlnD
rooms including bathroom. Address ~ EcpEhHrau
office. i.tEsJf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

House BILL No. 394, authorizing an in
vestigation by the National Board of
Health into the causes of insanity in the
United States, might well be supplemented
by a bill on the part of the United States
inquiring into the supposed sanity of the
National Board of Health and Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

Mr.. Cox's resolution that map be
printed showing the wrecks and disasters
which have occurred on our coast seems
a very good idea. Now ifhe could get up
another showing the similar occurrences
that have wrecked his great party it
might be of even greater advantage to the
country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
2Sante0 -2aiscellaneous.

w sHguratOn day; give location and pI''r. At.
dress GAZER, Republican office. fHif-ai+
JYTASTED-OS INAUGURATION DIV. 4
w Room on Pennsylvania avenuc. With rGi leSs
r., Republican office. g.. ~
NyTANTED PURCHASER FOR IlJj~E ST
w public auctOn-I65j NtneteeHth street; 30 iae
new nOTthyest-S00 cash. 50 per month. iE percent;
seven rooms, wafer. gas BATH waerci-gi- Sai. FEB
Tllary IT, i:;D r. iel!-it-
Wy A%TED - EVERY IIOCSE-DWSEE To
w know ne can have his roofs. Cutters. and spout
nS repaired promptly at GEO. r. ca itEIi. -
seventh street, between II and northwest. irittts
NTTANTEp-A FEW ADDITIONAL. Pupil Is
w in Piano, Organ. and Vocal Music; SPrriai az
teniiOn given TO the study of Harmony. Call go ~
seventh street northwest. i-l-iEI5
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
EoR RENT BY B. H. WARNER,

OFFICE ROOMS in No. S23 and S19 Four-and-a-half
street N. W.; also in 45S Louisiana avenue w.
Cail for weekly Rent-LiSt.
nor RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
II property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN & Co,
feS-tf St. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
Sosf an0 Soltn0.

SOSt dn0 TS7OltnO.
4 OST-SUNDAY MORNING, A LIGHT BROWN
IL English Setter Dog. fifteen months old; leather
collar, without name; return to 1919 street north
west; liberal reward. L. B. WIGHT. feli3t*
II OST--A GOLD SWORD SCARF-PIN, IN
IL fantry pattern, either cars Fourteenth
street, between 4 and y, between u and transfer
on Pennsylvania avenue, or between transfer and
National Theatre, or between Theatre and carriage
stand. corner Fourteenth and Pennsylvania avenUe,
or in one OF the carriages from stand. a liberal
ward will be paid on leaving said Pin at Hamilton
House, for Room No. So. fel+2IF
i OST-AT WILLARD'S HOTEL, LAST WE'D
IL neSday morning, small ScarfPin, with garnet
and pearl head. The finder will be paid the full value
of the pin by leaving 1t at the Office of Wizards. feI4
T OST-AT MASONICTEMPLE, OR ON ENTER
- ing carriage, Monday evening, 7th instant Army
and Navy Assembly, a lady's NalencienEes Lace
Handkerchief Reward paid at Republican office.
feI2-3t*
T OST - BRACELET - On NINTH STREET,
Il ! near New York avenue, Spiral Gold Bracelet;
liberal reward for its return. 9Ol NJ street northwest
feI0-5t%
II OST-A GOLD PENCIL.-FINDER WILL BE-
i rewarded J. b. C0LEGROEE, 1913 Q street
northwest. fel0-3t*
T ST-KEYS-MONDAY MORNING, FTBRU-
j ary s. a bunch of three Keys. on blue ribbon BY
returning TO III Fourteenth street northwest liberal
reward Will be given feS-3tE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16

THE. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins the
1r,p year under neao management Gpd agitt
s1eap 1qdtpJiGI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-16
.5anfeS-- Situations.

WANTED SITUATION As MAID OR NURSE
w by a young French woman; good reference
Address 9O1 corner Sixteenth and streets fel65ts
TANTED-EMPLOYME BY AN INDV~
w trOus young white man as night clerk or watch
man. furnish unexceptiOEabie references. Al
is-ar1 e. 3.s
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1881-06-02
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gen Haten Der 3eitnaen filr oenislben Saum
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