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National Republican., 1881-02-01

nipped in the bud the spread of aristOcraey by de-
claring null the marriage of his brother Jerome
with presunns American lady, and proclailninS
ilegitimate the fruit Ofthe marriage born on Amer
lean soil? Where would We be now had not fe grdnd
empcTer," with divine forbearance, called on his
French sea-wolyes in 1910, that for two years had
devastated American commerce? Where Woulu
We be now had not the great EereU ds son 0ncte III
defense of his sentiments of right and justice, done
violence his secret desires and those of France by
holding back the French legions that clamored TO
be led against the Union armies? Where would
ye have been now had not Napoleon, third OF the
name, in the interest of peace and good-leloWshlp
withdrawn the French troops from the soil oil Mex
leo? Where would We be III the near future, U ye
of Overweening selEconfidence, had We not thlS
greatest of American statesmen TO join hands
with the last of the NapOleOnic REGIONS, III tue
development OfsIniyersal commercial interests
Mr.. Editor l beg your influence i'll support OF
proposition to present the great statesman WITH
memorial of his proves before the committee
Let subscription be taken up to procure copy OF
the great battle-pieee entitled :" The surrender OF
Yorktown painted for Napoleon by Horace YER
net on the walls of the Sale de BdHGlVes III the
palace of Versailles where the great Mareehal
Rochambeau stands proudly in the foreground,
receiving the sword of CORVALLIS, while George
Washington, behind him, carries ON an amlcaDie
conversation with q negro servant. Let us by all
means procure copy and completing il with the
"blazon of the name of Richard Thompson. hang
it up in the rotunda of the Capitol, where future
generations of Americans may profit by the lesson
that it teaches TH0MPSONlAN.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
A CoIored Read,uster.

ARLINGTON, VA, Jan. Is, 1851
To the Editor OF The Republican:
Much has been said by certain political maste rs
touching the expediency Of holding Republican
convention in this STATE and thus, with the aid OF
Democrats defeat the Readusters and destroy their
leaders; and in Virginia. in the Departments and
streets of Washington, and through some papers
this object is pressed with Vigor. beg most hum
bly, TO say that had identity with this party IN
the beginning. and thought then rs think now,
that the liberties of our entire people the good OF
the State and the destruction of the color question:
which has put thousands of our people in bondage
by the conduct of political bummers, demand the
success and ascendancy of this organization (the
Readjusters).
But there is simple and very practical way to
settle this matter The colOred people do not need
any masters to tell them how to act or for whom
TO vote Experience. tardy but sure, has at last
done the work. Let them go to convention OF
their own and calmly determine for themselves.
In this direction they are already moving. con-
ference of colored men who know the demand OF
the hour will soon assemble, l am informed ana
help intellgently to adjust any misunderstanding
hardly think any good citizen will fail to ap-
prove this movement; but if any doubts exists III
the minds of any, many facts can be stated to sup
port the views here expressed. -
P0-' JOHN B. SYPHAX.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
A New Idea.

To The Editor Of The Republican:
In your paper of Monday morning are the re-
marks of Major Lockwood in regard to the embar-
rassment of the clerks in the Interior Department
on account of their subscriptions to the campaign
fund Now there are some persons who never
gave a dollar toward the election of Garfield
to this day, relying on the civil service
rules to retain them in their positions. Let them
start fund for the benefit of those who 50 en-
barrassed caused by their iberality to their party
and whose money and votes they (the non-sub-
ScriberSl are now enjoying and expect to enjoy the
next fOIlI years There is also class that were so
embarrassed about the lst of November that they
had no money for election purposes, but ten days
marched up like little men to put their names on
| the record. Previous to that time they took no
| interest in politics; they only thought Hancock
! was a great general. The wish of majority in
this Department is that the next Secretary will be
! from the same State as "Old Zach you can
guess his name. SENSE.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
Rr = sp = ctuS-

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN begins The
neD gear ag,der ,ae,g management and 1ciH
saelg material.
u erM be a Sal'raqf Republican Journal.
n ariU be the best newspaper in the District
Of Columbia.
n 1rW furnish during the sessions Of Con-
gress q satisfactory report Of the proceedings,
and rW at al times gre complete Information
ofthe Official doiags Il, all Departments OF the
Government.
II ,rW girs all interesting Information That
cal, be legitimotely obtained concerning the
iatentioas and policies Of ae ruling pO,cer.
In District affairs It arW kaoeg only The best
iateTasts Of the people upon arI,ose tGror 1t re-
lies, and arW at oil times cooperate arih pro-
gressirs citizens, aeithoH regard 10 their pOlit-
zeal predictions, ,cEo hare measures TO pro-
pose and adrance Jor the improvement Of the
NldioRaI Capital
II ,rW Furnish daily record Of all dbs in
tefsstjng social ereats Of the city, making its
society department a special feature.
II ,rW girs telegropI,ic ne,ss from, all parts
OF tie ,norld reached by the ,gires, and az its
editorials and foreign, domestic, and city 'le,es
qrW keep pace 1rih Tie times.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
SiinnerY Sidewalks.

10 the E0u0r OF Inc Repu0ttcdn: {:
think we may reasonably assume that there
are few men better posted on the dangers of slip
perry sidewalks than our medical fraternity and
yet is remarkable fact that of the rery Je,t
places in this city where there is still Superces OF
several square feet of frozen the sidewalk is
opposite doctors Office on New York avenue.
On Saturday last saw two persons slip on it; one
fell down, the other managed to recover her foot
ing without actually falling.
Now question presents itself which it would
not be amisS to have answered for the information
of the people: Suppose an individual passing that
spot at night does not see the breaking arrange
ment falls aud is disabled thereby, As matter OF
course the doctor who lives so handy is called on
to attend to the unfortunate individual should
like to know where would the action lie? Could
the doctor legally claim fee under such circum-
stances? or could the sufferer sue the doctor for
having indirectly caused the accident? or would
the law as to cleaning the sidewalks?
Yours, &c. PEDESTRIAN.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

THE old proverb which has it that peo-
pie who live in glass houses should not
throw stones is likely to fall into dis
use, for the Glass Manufacturing Com
pany of New York proposes now to make
glass houses as hard and durable as stone.
It claims that blocks of glass can thus be
made as cheap as any building material
National Republican., 1881-02-01
: wAsuSGToN. D. c, FEBRUARY /, 1881.
Population Of the National Capital. 100000

IRIS But JUST to our advertising patrons
and others interested to state that the
circulation of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
has i,c,easedupward of 2, 900 copies dur
ing the brief period it has been under the
new management, and the good work goes
steadily on. This is evidence that the
citizens of the National Capital are prompt
in apprcciating the splendid newspaper
we furnish them every morning.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

UNDER the heading of Capital Jot-
tings" there appeared yesterday an allu-
sion to the postmaster at Covington, Ky,
doing gross injustice to an estimable pub
lie servant. Ourreporter was outrageously
imposed on. No delegation has appeared
preferring charges against Mrs. Farrell,
and no charges affecting her have been
preferred by anybody. She will undoubt-
edly be retained in office.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

The apportionment bill will probably
be called up to-day, and a great pretense
as to the fairness of the majority report
viii be made. This is the biggest politi-
cal job the Democrats have attempted, but
it is foredoomed to failure.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
ADJUSTMENTS.

NATToNAL THEATRE The Hunchback.'
FoRDs OPERA-HoCsE-"N Needles and Pins
THEATRE COMIoUE-FieIding Combination.
ABNEE's Music HAII-SwetliSh Ladies' QUartette.
ODD-FELLows HALL-WashngtOn Light Guard Fair.
LINCOLN HALL-C;rand Combination Concert
CoRcoRAS ART GALLERY Masterpieces ofArt-Ad-
mission free except OH Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays
National Republican., 1881-02-01
A Burning Question.

To The Editor Of Tie Republican,:
Article section 10 of the constitution ofTennes-
see provides that "no Senator or Representative
SHALL during the time for which he elected, be
eligible to any Office the appointment TO which is
vested in the executive or the Legislature" Being
a member of the house of representatives. is not
Senator Jackson ineligible? Several members OF
the New York Legislature retired from the senate
rial contest in that State because of similar pro-
vision in the New York constitution H.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
PERSONALITIES.

SALvIN1 says that Mary Anderson is a
promising actress.
GENERAL GRANT will arrive in Wash
ington to-day by limited express to pay visit to
| General Beale.
! JOHN MCCULLoUGH is having a very
successful season. At Cleveland his receipts were
| the largest ever known in that city.
GEORGE ELIOT said: Ignorance is not
so damnable as humbug; but when it prescribes
| pills it may happen to do more HARM"
IT may be that Whitaker cut his own
ears off, but it is eminently certain that General
Schoffeld cut his own nose o-BurtingtoH Ha,rkeye.
"LEND me your ears" quoted a Chi
cago orator. and wicked st. Louis man who was
present said it was big loan to negotiate in Chi
! cago.
| ORvIL GRANT ran very much in debt
by building villa. He is even yet struggling to
pay the interest on the money sunk The villa still
| pursueS him.
| Mr.. LAWRENCE BARRETT will sail in
June for London accompanied by his wife, aud
they will be Joined by their children, who are
studying in Germany.
LYMAN TRUMBULL wants the Democrats
to cryStalize around free trade Well, they crys-
talzed around it solidy last November that they
haven't thawed loose yet.
No WONDER that Mr.. Sothern hated to
die. He knew that his deceaSe would be followed
by an obituary notice from the pen of Willie Win
ter. Mr. Sothern always had great regard for his
fellow-man.
SECRETARY SHERMAN was accompanied
to Boston by his niece, Mrs. Miles. and General
Miles. The Secretary went to hear = The Damna-
ton of Faust" at Music Hall before addressing the
merchants on the funding act.
He was fair;
But he was millionaire,
With SO much money
That he didn't know how to spen' it.
So they sent him up to the Scmlit.
FIFTY years ago Pennsylvania two
Senators in Congress were George W Dallas and
William Wilkins. They were brothers-in-law and
lived respectively i'll Philadelphia and Pittsburg
Since the expiration Of their terms neither of these
cities has had Senator.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
The New Grotto del Cameo at the Cap.

In Il recent issue we endeavored to con-
vey some faint idea of the patient way in
which our Congressman have borne evils
similar in kind to those which befall the
hapless CANNES at the well-known grotto
i'll the suburbs of Naples. 1t is now our
task to complete the parallel, and show
how both are conducted on strictly busi-
ness principles.
The Snowman at the Neapolitan grotto
STILES his unfortunate dog in obedience
to the request of the tourist by plunging
him into cavity which nature has filed
with carbonic acid gas. For this the
recompense is few small coins. If the
visitor is not too largely endowed with
the organ of destructiveness his compass
sion will get the better of his curiosity,
and he will direct that the victim be
withdrawn before life is extinct but the
dog will only exist to suffer again, until
finally he is relieved by death.
In the construction and arrangement of
our artificial grotto at the Capitol plan
was devised by which the consumption
ofgas must inevitably be increased and
the consequent production of the subtle
and life-destroying poisonous result of its
combustion proportionally enlarged; but
not the slightest attention seems to have
been given by its designer to the all-im-
portant requisites of economy in the use
of gas and safety from this noxious
element.
If the gas.jets had been placed inside
the chamber, and SO arranged that all
the rays proceeding from them were al
lowed to illuminate the room, the amount
of gas necessary to be consumed would
have been far less than at present. But
besides placing them where most of the
rays would be wasted by contact with the
roof and walls of the attic, horizontal
curtain of semi-opaque glass was inter-
posed, for no reason except to still further
diminish the force of the light-rays en-
tering the chamber when coming from
the gas-burners, and also to increase the
proportion of time when the consump-
ton of gas would be necessary.
As will be readily understood, if the
rays were diminished in force the neces-
sity would follow that a greater number
of gas-jets must be employed in order to
penetrate the resisting substances with
sufficient light. Furthermore, if the free
passage of the natural light in cloudy
day was hindered the gas must be lighted
at hours when most folks were still able
to dispense with the use of it, and con-
increase the income of any
who might be in a situation to profit
by it.
Sorry, indeed, are We to have been
obliged to draw this parallel, but our
duty as journalists-the obligation to
record each day the history of our time
has left us no alternative but to show
how the health and the life of the repre-
sentatives of great people are consid-
cred of no more consequence than that of
the puppy of Neapolitan Lazzarone.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
France-IIer FriendsI,Ip for America. .

To the Editor Of The Republican:
cannot resist the temptation to give public ex-
preston to my feelings of admiration at the cour
age and wisdom shown by the great ex-Minister of
Marine in the closing sentences of his powerful
argument in favor ofthe Panama Canal. Where
would the Americans have been at Yorktown had
it not been forthe French? Where would America
be now had it not been for the constant and un-
wayering friendship of the French natiOn?" Aye,
egotistical Americans. where would ye have been
now, with your boasted equality had not the great
Napoleon, moved by his love of republicanism and
eagerness for the welfare of the newborn nation,
National Republican., 1881-02-01
RIadensburg-s EdyI.

To the Editor Of The Republican:
Will you allow me the space to deny the paternity
of the beautiful poem in Mondays REPUBLICAN, en-
titled I" Bladensburgs Idyl?" Although fully alive
to its rare merH and poetic beauties really cannot
allow myself to sail under false cOlors by becoming
sponsor for it, DIR. WILLIAM GUlLFORD.
NOTE.-The poem was not credited to Dr. William
Guilford.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

understood, and of course, as man of
honor, Major Blank merely "posted" F"
him and let the matter drop. But in this
particular also he was discomfted. The
printer" bill-posted him in reply, and
raised the laugh of the wholecommunity.
And the Majors honor" to this day re-
mains unsatisied
But this is only an instance. Many
others might be given, the addresses !"
of the agrieyed persons being known at
this Office. An inquiry in this direction
will reveal to Congress the absolute, I'M
mistakable demand of the Democrats for
the passage of law to preserve and vim
dictate the honor" of members of the
Democratic party. If this Congress
wishes to return to their constituents with
pride and satifaction, let them turn to this
duty at once and forego all tritling pur-
poses until method is devised and q law
passed for the protection of Democratic
honor
National Republican., 1881-02-01

CoNGREss will probably expire with
every member on his feet trying to in
trodnre new bill.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

GENERAL GRANT will in the course of
day or two look in upon Congress and be-
hold the living eXponents of the truth
that Southern confederacies are migrate
ful for the chastenings of love.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
Sor 2Reuf--&ouses.

T10R RENT-A Completely FURNISHED
IL House of six rooms, modern improvements; rent
low to a good tenant. Address = III. C., Republican
office. ja@9Sts
NOR RENT-GOOD DWELLINGS IN LIE DROIT
IL Park Sg5 and $50: Offices in lie DrOit Building.
Apply to 4. l. BARBER & co. ja256t*
National Republican., 1881-02-01

LET us pause moment and contem-
plate the solemn fact that the Forty-sixth
Congress comes to an untimely end by
the excessive use of cold tea. So says its
Democratic organ.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

Mr.. THEorHELUs YoUNGs is the modern
Bong'o lie will not down. despite
the belief of his wife and relations that
he Is dead
National Republican., 1881-02-01

TIE joints in the joint rule were not
stiff enough to form spinal column.
And NOW the whole thing has cafum-
mixed.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

Still another cold wave is on its way
hither. This surprises and grieves us,
Mr Nennor.
National Republican., 1881-02-01

ARE the slippery sidewalks in front of
our churches the cause of back-sliding :?
National Republican., 1881-02-01
NOR RENT By B. H. WARNER,

OFFICE ROOMS in No. 1913 and 3l9 Four-and-a-half
street II. W.: also in As Louisiana avenue N. W.
Call for weekly Rent-LlSt.
NOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
Il property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN q CO,
fesStf st. Cloud Building
National Republican., 1881-02-01
8oar0ima.
.Sost ano SolGn0.


HOUND - SORREL MARE CAME TO Ny
II place January 81, 1881, one SOrrel Mare Owner
will come forward, pay charges, and take her away
JOHN NEILET, Tennallytown Road fel-3t@
II OST-AT FORD'S OPERA-HOUSE, TUESDAY
i night a ladys Lace Handkerchief. Suitable
ward if left at box-ofice, Opera-hOuse. jaZ7-St*
II OST-JANUARY 10, SMALL SPANIEL (FE-
4 maIe), four white feet and tail white white un-
der the breast: answers to the of Nellie, Lib
eral reward will be paid if returned to 1904 NJ street
northwest. ja29-3t
National Republican., 1881-02-01
2niscelLaneo,Gs

NOR RENT-OFFICES. SINGLE OR IN SUITES,
It Federal Block, by PRESBREN & GREEN, SO
seventh street ja26-6t
National Republican., 1881-02-01

CHEF CLERK LoCKwooD, of the Interior
Department. is entitled TO much credit
for the energetic action which led to the
raising of a contribution of $1,000 in New
York toward defraying the expenses of
the inaugural ball. Our criticism of his
remarks of Saturday evening last had ref
erence 10 their political bearing only.
National Republican., 1881-02-01
W. III. & O. III. MORRISON,
Booksellers and StationerS,
AS PENNA. AVE. n. w.
Holiday Presents
G. A. Whitaker,
Late Whitaker & Son,
94I Penna. Avenue,

Invites attention Friends and the public generally
TO his large and complete stock of
HOLIDAY GOODS,
now ready and displayed consisting in part of ele-
gantly illustrated Gin Books, Standard Poets and
Miscellaneous Books, Family and Pocket Bibles,
Prayer Books, Juvenile and Toy Books, Photograph
Albums Autograph Albums, Postage Stamp Albums
Childrens Games, Building Blocks Writing Desks,
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Dress
ing Cases Pearl and Tortoise Shell Card Cases Swiss
Carved Goods Olive Wood Goods, Fancy Goods and
Novelties to suit the taste of everyone designing
make Holiday Presents Christmas Cards from 3c TO
81. With every purchase handsome Christmas Card
will be presented. Call early, before the rush, and
m axe selection at
VyhitnI1er's Bookstore, 9iI Penna. Ave.
sef-TThS1y
National Republican., 1881-02-01
2Sante0--SitlGations.

A SITUATION WANTED By A COLORED BOY
"a aged Il, as a BellbOy Waiter. Apply At las Ii
street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets north
west. fel-H
National Republican., 1881-02-01
2Sante0--@ @ooms.

WTANTED-BY \ RFSPECTA BILE LADI-TWO
w communicating rooms, furnished, for light house
keeping: rent must be moderate. Address NJ j. Re-
publican office. i-i-J-
UTANTED-FURNISH ROONI-FOR a GEN
w tIeman, in p private family. Address RI
SPECTACLE, Republican office. "
UTANTED = ONE LARGE. UNFURNISHEb
w rOOm-with open fire and deep closets, wHleT
gas. &c; locality northwest Address. stating ternH
PERMANENT, Republican office iel-lN
A GENTLEMAN IN ONE OF THE DEPART
n mentS desires three rooms and good board tor
himself wife, and two children III and years Of age
in the northwestern part of the city preferred private
family. Address, stating location and terms g. W. g.
Republican Office. ielidr
VUANTED-A SINGLE GENTLEMAN WANTS
w 10 rent Room wes+ Of Tenth street: moderate
rent. Address NIICAWBER, Republican office -i-l
"ANTED-TWO ROOMS, FURNISHED-FQB
w light housekeeping for gentleman and WIFE,
references; state terms, which must be low prllit
nent ifSuted. X. B., Republican office ji-Ed
"TANTED-THREE UNFURNISHEp ROOMS
w on first second floor for Light housekeeping
south front prefeTred permanent il suitable iife III
family. Address WALTERS, Republican o!lcr-
ia2S-3t%
National Republican., 1881-02-01
Business Chances.

UTANTED-A SPECIAL PARTNER, LADY OR
w gentleman. with 500 or 500, in highly respect
able business. The business has been established
many years. is absolutely safe and largely remunera-
tive; would well suit Government employee. Ad
dress for week, $ p, Republican office. is2s-3t*
GOO 600 IN SUMS OF 5000 OR OVER:
SSU,UUO also o0O; s. 300 81 59O. = coo g 300
and S. OO) six per cent WM. z. YOUNG, li2O New
York avenue. jaaS-tf
or OnO-A,jOO. s. 900, s., $2,5OO-LARGER AND
- sOOO smaller sums, on real estate; lowest
rates call now. VIM. +. HOLMAN, attorney. 1921
+ street northwest. ja2I-3m
ca N 600 TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE
sDOOsOOO in the Northwest, with ample
margin. at per cent? several smaller sums (mOney
in hand). F. H. SMITH, SIS Seventh street ja26-lm
u HAVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO
loan on real estate in to suit at lowest rates
of interest; delay. o. c. GREEN, 10 ID street
northwest ia2SI2tF
National Republican., 1881-02-01

A GOOD COOK WISHES A SITUATION IN \
N good family or to do hOGSewOrS Ia q small fam
iy: well recommended Apply al 10 Fourth street
northwest. fel-jJ