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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
No R0tffe-TaaukS!

To the Editor Qt The Ndit0Hdl RepG6ttcda:
Senator Pendeton not only proposes TO reform
the civil iService, but also TO from
persons in public service '-othcrwise, that class
of Republican offiee-holders who contribute their
money TO the success Of their party. There is moth
ing the average Democratic TefOrmcr is 50 good at
as IN dcvisng q system by which 10 take care of
other peoples assets, and Senator PcndletOn s
notably successful in this direction. But nevcrthe
less we venture TO assure him that the officials in
Washington, while apprcciating his good intcn-
tions beg to decline with thanks. Most of them are
full grown aud do not care 10 be brought up OH the
bottle by Senator Pendlcion or any other Tefofmcr
of the Democratic school. Especially do they re-
spectfully but firmly refuse the Bourbon bottle.
OFFICE-HOLDER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
An AnOIOCV.

A lengthy article headed Garfeld's
Home" was reprinted from Western
paper in yesterdays REPUBLICAN,. Itcon-
tanned an offensive allusion to Mrs. Grant,
which would never have appeared in
these columns if the article had been
read through before publication by any
one connected with this paper.
The White House never sheltered a
more gracious, sensible, or patriotic lady
than Mrs. Grant. We much regret the
oversight by which we were made to give
currency to SO unjust and coarse refer
ence to an estimable lady. The un-
pleasant allusion to Mrs. Hayes in the
same article was equally unjust.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

The Shelly bill agreed on by the House
Committee on. Post Offices and Post-Roads
covers all the requirements. 1t appro-
PIRATES million and half for the years
ocean mail service with all foreign coun-
| tries. 1t requires all contracts to be let
to lowest bidders. 1t requires the service
to be performed on American built steam
ships, and provides that they shall be
constructed after the latest and most ap-
proved models, and with all modern inn
provements and appliances, and shall be
equal in construction, accommodation,
and safety to the best vessels running to
the same ports under foreign flags. 1t
provides that the annual rate of compen-
sation for such mail service shall not ex-
ceed $50 per mile Zone way) per annum.
This measure, if adopted would harmon
ize our ocean service with the land serv-
ice by rail. Railroads are paid by the
mile for carrying the mails; why should
not the same rule be applied to ocean
mail service? Are we subsidizing rail-
roads by employing them for this busi-
ness? Would the people censure their
representatives for giving the preference
to American over foreign ships for the
Nations woSk? We think they will the
rather censrire them if they do not do so.
The chairman of the Senate Committee
on Post-Ofices and Post-Roads was
wont to be most earnest in this
patriotic direction. We hope he has not
wearied in well doing because not thus
far properly sustained. If the House
shall refuse to accede to the recommends
ton ofits committee that this bill be made
part of the Post-Otfice appropriation
bill, we hope that when that measure
reaches the Senate Senator Maxey will
have obtained the decision of his COM
mittee to press it as an amendment in
that BODY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

the city. Mr.. Hamnlond proposes to return to
Sexico with the consular agent to examine some
mines for company who have engaged his ser
vices. u
IT is said in New York society circles
that -President-elect Arthur is to be married
to Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts, whose husband died
less than one year ago. General Arthur's wife has
been dead. about year. Gossip says the mar
rage will not take place till next fall. Mrs. Rob
erts is a handsome woman, and has been twice a
widow. Rumor says that she has inherited S.
0Ga 00A
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Watter.on.s Cabinet.

Watterson, of the Coarier-J0HTRai has suecumbed
to the prevailing epidemic. This is the kind OF a
Cabinet he has constructed for the new Presi-
dent:
Secretary of ofState-James G. Blaine, of Maine.
Secretary of the TreaSury-William b. Allison, OF
Iowa.
Secretary of War-Don Cameron, of Pennsyl-
vania.
Secretary of the Navy-Levi p Morton, of New
York.
Secretary Of the Interinr-Milton Booth, of Cali
fornia.
er-General-Rober NJ. Kelly, of Ken
lucky.
Attorney y-General-Emery A. Storrs, of Illinois.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
An Areun,ent for Irnmersfon.

Kentucky preacher rose to speak and opened
the Bible. The first verse that met his eye hap
pened to be The voice of the turtle shall be heard
in the land" Brethren" said he, at first sight
one would not think there was much III this text,
but on little consideration you will sec there's
great deal in it. Now, you all know what turtle
is. If you've been along by pond you've seen
them sitting on log summing themselves. Now, 1t
is said the voice of the turtle shall be heard in the
land. But the turtle hasn't any voice that any
body ever heard, so it must be the noise he makes
in plunging off the log into the water. Hence, We
must conclude that immersion is meant, and that
immersion viii become universal"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

IT is rumored that Vennor, the Cana
dian weather prophet, is to take posi-
ton in the Washington weather bureau.
Mr.. Vennor is correct, as usual. This is
the headquarters for weather. We have
larger variety and in greater quantity
than he will find anywhere else.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

THE Democracy in Congress evidently
got more reply than was good for them
from the Postmaster-General 1t did not
nit well on their stomachs. Perhaps they
ean digest it after it has been reprepared
by the select committee of five.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

WILL not some genius invent a process
by which a newspaper may be decorously
solemn or irreverently giddy, according
30 the tastes of the reader? Until this
is done some people will never cease say
ing to themselves, II wish was an editor
for about half minute"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Easso. fn PaSttaues.

We're is lesson in politeness from a little fel-
low who is about eight years old. He says, not
boastingly but critically There were lots of little
beggar boys that had no sleighs, and asked them
where they lived; and when found a little beggar
boy dragged him home because had a sleigh
and he had nothing but basket dragged home
a lot of little beggar boys. One little beggar boy,
he said to me, Thank you,' when dragged him
home on my Sleigh and he said it so good that it
was for all the rest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

IT will appear after awhile that the
Truth knows more about how to take ad-
vantage of the circumstance of the pub
Ication of the Morey letter in its columns
to advertise itself extensively than it
does about its authorship. At least it
knows when it has got hold of good
thing in that way, and does not propose
to waste its advantages.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Three SfaIyyarfs.

The Creston Gazette thinks if ex-senator Harlan
could be Governor of Iowa and James +. Wilson
go into the Cabinet, and Samuel J. KirkwOod go
back TO the United States Senate Iowa would have
the three strongest intelleets in the Republican
party properly recognized.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
A 81. Louis Lover.

A fellow i'll st. Louis who had been asked by
his sweetheart for sealskin sacgue went to dark
alley, knocked himself down, blacked his eyes,
gagged his mouth, and then went to his lady-loye
to be consOled for being robbed of the present he
was just about to give her
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

THE Postmaster-General's reply to the
House resolution calling on him for in
formation as to the abuses of the franking
privilege has been referred to commit
Tee of five, with permission to whitewash
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

Now, ARE these icemen getting up
these strikes in order to bamboozle the
public and keep up prices? They are
slippery customers, and will bear watch
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

THE Daily Congressional Record is be-
coming one of the humorous publications
of the day. The fine point of wit is in
observing the variation to which speech
pr statement may be subject by cor
fection."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Another LeaaPr.

Louisiana observer says that Ex-Governor
Warmoth, of that State, will lead in the formation
of q new party in the South. He is described as
dignifed, audaciOus, and magnetic. He was born
in Missouri and went South from Illinois.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
A sTerryn,an,s naueE,.er

While the very young daughter of a country
clergyman was playing in the garden one day
stranger came along and inquired if her father
was at home. No. she replied, hut mother is
in the house, and she Will pray with you, you
poor miserable sinner"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
What Cold weather is.

The New York Commercial advertiser says: "Cold
weather is sad dog" We never saw such dog
gone Ignorance and shear nonsense. 1t is a Ia
mentable fact that cold weather is usually dead
Shnnn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Sary's Diary.

Sara Bernhardt is keeping diary, in which
she jotS down her experiences of this country and
its people. 1t will be remembered that we have
said she is every inch a lady, and that her chill
dren are the very image of their four fathers
N0TTiSolCR Herald
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
ENr.frsrr0fn

According to the Enquirer, Hon. Milt. Sayler had
about such a time with two women as the monkey
and the parrot ha(h The two eharmers made him
an inglOrious victim, and it appears that he was
too benevolent to help it. That's the misfortune
of being handsome bachelor with benevolent in
clinationS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
a Nice Prasent

Professor Mommsen, the historian, has just re-
ceived the comfortable sim of Jog 600 marks, pre-
sented to him by his countrymen oStensibly in
recognition of his sixty fourth birthday, but really
in indemnifcat0n of the great loss he suffered in
the burning of his library last year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
The Ocean Carrying Trade.

five are to be restored to any share OF
the great ocean carrying trade which was
once the source of much national pride,
as it was of great national interest, as well
as individual profit, something must be
done in furtherance of that object by the
Government itself.
Many projects have been presented to
this end, but either they were frowned
down because they were regarded as
benefting special interests, or they
were allowed to die because none
felt special interest in them. The sub
ject has never been as earnestly presented
to the public as it should be- The popu-
lar feeling against subsidies by Congress
has been felt in the consideration of all
measures for promoting American ship
building, and members have not been
sufficiently aided by the press in bringing
to the popular mind real understand
ing of what those proposed measures
were.
The improvident grants of half the
lands west of the Mississippi River for
railroad building and the vast sums of
bonds added, aroused a strong determine
tion among the people that subsidies to
private enterprises must cease. They
made their will known by very pro-
nounced action, and the word subsidy
has nearly gone out of the congressional
vocabulary. But it would be most unfor-
tunate if, in obeying the popular will,
timid legislators should withhold wise
and benefcent legislation under the fear
that the people would not distinguish
between donations to individuals and
necessary appropriations for extending
our mail service over the world. If we
are to be frightened by the appa-
rition of the dead subsidy ques-
ton every time bill comes in
to authorize the carrying of the mails By
American ships we shall go on to the end
stupidity giving up our immense carrying
trade to foreigners. The Postmaster
General ought to be authorized and re-
quired to provide for all ocean mail SER
vice in American-built ships. The re-
quirements as to the character of the
ships should relate to speed and sea-
worthiness only. There should be a
limit to compensation measured by the
mileage of the service performed. If We
can have fast service in good sea-going
ships, why should we greatly care to have
standard set up for us by other nations !?
If We ask English opinions we shall be
told their iron-screw steamers are the
only kind to be thought Of Side-wheel
or screw, iron or wood, large OF moderate
size, what, after all, is desired except
speed and safety ?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
This - E~fnT

An East Side baby poured bottle Of cologne on
the carpet yesterday, and when the father came
home he said the odOr was remindful of the old
colognial days. The mother is still alive Chicago
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
Thon,pson's Tarry Trousers.
OUR CONSULAR COURTS,

General Goff has been sworn in, and is already
rolling about Washington in Thompsons tarry
trousers.-ClercldHd HTdld.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
WASHINGTON, D. C.. JANUARY u, 1881.

SoME one remarked yesterday that this
b the blue devil snow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

SAINT PATRIcK's day will soon be here.
But it cannot be worse weather than this.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

IT is said that Mr.. Cross, the husband
of George Eliot, the dead novelist, became
insane at Venice while on their wedding
Journey, and thatshe returned to England
desolate and heart sick, alone in a world
that knew her books and loved them, but
which some way could find no place in
her heart: This was the final experience
of peculiarly sorrowful fate. The intro
spective habit of writer no doubt units
them for communion with the world.
They look upon society as spectacle, and
are present as an atom which does not
adhere, SO to speak, to the mass. This
great writer, who brought joy and wisdom
and consolation to many hearts, passed
away apparently knowing little by expe
rience of the great value of human SYM
pathy. She was looker-on rather than
an inhabitant of earth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

If the tramp act passes it will be awful
lonesome for Democratic Congressman
next session. No committees and no
company.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

MALONE was preaching repudiation and organic
ing party made up of the ignorant masses who
wanted to do away with taxes and State debts and
al that-RcimoRd Sdte.
The State may regard as Ignorant
masses" the people who constitute the
Readjuster party of Virginia. But the
world will say they are the honest sup
porters of the States credit against the
f1atulent crew which never pays, but is
prepared to owe any desired amount.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
SENATOR BRUCE.
The Posts SoIfcffude for the PO' CuIiu
Man.


Man.
To the Editor Of The NdtioRdI Republican:
ImOst respectfully submit the following observa-
(Dem) of Saturday last concerning Senator Bruce,
and from which the following excerpts clipped
Senator Bruce the candidate Ofthe eolored Repub-
licans for Cabinet seat, is of experience in
publicafars. No objection be urged against him
the of fitness Ifhe is passed it will be
because the leaders of his party do not dare TO be
true to their professed principles" Now, Mr..
Editor it does seem to me that the Post is q
leetle " too previous and solictOus in this par
ticular instance. There is RlOtjre at the bot
tom of that cunningly devised product
of the Democratic brain which bodies
no good to Senator Bruce nor to the race with
which he is identified. The managers of the edi-
torial department of the Washington Post know
very well and if they do not they ought to-, that
when the claim of any one man is urged either by
his friends or himself indirectly, for political
preferment, and especially the claims of colored
man, that his chances of success are endangered.
The Post is aware OF the fact that Senator Bruce
has not been spoken of in connection with Mr..
Garield's Cabinet. 1t is bold sumption on the
part of political busy bodies, and is intended for
no good purpose. 1t may be well to remind the
Post, which assumes to be the mouthpiece of the
negroes of the United States that there are in this
country about seventy-hye journals owned and
published by cOlOred men, and they are edited
with as much ability the Post or any other DEM
ocratic Journal When the cOlOred people desire
to present their claims for recognition to urge
the claims of any one man from among their vast
number, these educated negro editors are emi-
nently qualified for the discharge of such duty,
and they can do it in better faith and with more
honesty than the acknowledged organ of q rotten
and corrupt party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12

Hon JOHN GoODE says he has had no communi-
cation with General Malone for months and that
the reported interview mentioned in the news
columns of the Dispatch Saturday is without any
foundation.-Richmoad Dispatch.
And Hon. John Goode says 10 us that
he has never said that Mr. Gorham has
been working with Mr.. Malone with a
view of obtaining the Secretaryship of
the Senate" as stated in the news col
umns ofthe Dispatch. We transfer our
comment on what he was reported as
saying to the man who did say it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
REAL LACE GOODS !

lAuhu uhUu UUUUU )
without doubt the finest collection
heretofore offered in Washington,
at prices to give satisfaction to all
who admire elegant and rich
goods.
Real Point, De Venice, Duchess,
Chantilly, Thread, Point, Gauze,
Applique in COllaretteS Barbe's
FfchuS, Gillet's HandI1erchiefs
and FIOuncings, Real Point APP
plique Bed-SpreadS, handmade,
with Shams to match Real Lace
Robes and SacQues, Real Lace
Ncckwear in all styles and cOmbi-
nations the most rare and elegant
French Flowers for the cOrSage /;
exquisite Sash and Trimming Rib
bonS; Ladies', Misses, and Chill
dren's White Dresses for recep-
tiOns and parties; Velvet and Silk
Suits for Misses and Children,
and Real Hand-Giade White and
Black Beaded Lac9s, the finest
grades at lowest prices.
Oar stock of fine Pearl Lace and
Hand-Pa;nted Fans is worthy of
inspection.
NOOT'S LACE STORE,
915 Penna. Avenue.
de2ytf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
wits a feather and chiefs rod


The Republican leaders while ready at all times
TO receive good advice would rather, in my judg-
ment, be instructed and advised by journals that
preach the law and the gospel of unadulterated
Republicanism- The Post will doubtless learn ere
the des of March that its services chief adviser
of the Republican party and friend (?) to the Po
culud man" are not required, and further, that it
can do more good among its own peculiar people
than it can by playing pOSsum with Senator Bruce
and his race. Senator Bruce is all that the Post
represents him to be. He is more than that. He
is man of good, hard common sense, and who
knows enough to steer clear of any traps that may
be for him individually BY the SagaciouS keen
scented, and farsighted editors of Democratic
sheets.
Whether the next Administration recognizes
the negro or not, whether Senator Bruce, Pro-
feSSOr Greener, or any other cOlOred man
will be provided for remains to be seen,
and no argument of the Washington Post nor of
political buSybodies can determine the result or
appoint colored man to Cabinet position. All
speculation this subject is wind wasted L
have reason to believe that President-elect Gar
field will give entire satisfaction to the American
people when his Cabinet IL announced, and that
he will not overlook the claims of the one million
black voters of the United States when he cOmeth
to make up his jewels" Therefore let the Post
take rest or go cunning for John Kelly. The col
ored people know where to get advice and who
to trust when they are in need of wise counsel.
Respectfully, &C., J. Z. BRUCE,
INastr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
NATIONAL THEATRE" King Lear"
EoRD's OPERA-HoUsE-"Th Hunchback."
THEATRE CoMIQUE-Ella May Blonde Troupe.
ABRER's New Music HALL-Curtfs Spanish Stu
dents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-12
THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
PROS ECT S.
FOR 1881

HE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, begins the
HeaO gear under neW management and acih,
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VI ENV,
Little Neck CLANS.
lpu1uin Sn1tn

Black bass, baked. tucumbers.
Fet of veal, green corn caulitowcr sweet potatoes
Snipc, Saratoga potatoes Jelly.
Salad, lettuce and celery.
Cheese, waters.
Peach pudding, orange lee.
Grapes ana pears.