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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Democratic Absenteeism.

The Washington Post is almost QuerIl-
lous in its tone toward the restless
statesmen who find themselves unable to
tarry constantly in their proper places in
the House of Representatives. He chides
them with much asperity, and says they
are regular only in drawing their salaries.
He charges that these absentees care
more for personal pleasure than for public
duties. Heisglad they will cease to adorn
the House after March t. Then he seeks by
plain talk to have a sense of decency
and duty drummed into the indolent and
careless" This is all a bit of high COM
edy, Mr.. Post Do you pretend not to
know where the solid men are during
those roll-calls when with breathless in
terest you listen to learn whether "Con-
ger and his friends can be out-voted :?
Do you not know that on an adjacent cor
ner is a convenient place, where weary
Congressman may quaff that mild bev-
erage" SO grateful to the Democratic
stomach and so inspiring to the Demo-
cratic heart? Are there no lunches free to
all who quaff? Breathes there Demo-
cratic member of Congress or editor with
soul so dead he never to his neighbor hath
responded yea, when asked to take a
drink? Out upon We. Because thou art
virtuous, think'st thou there shall be no
more cakes and ale?" Let the defeated
and discouraged Democracy loaf and en-
Joy theirsouls" if they so will it during the
sad days left to them. "Conger and his
friends" may as well begin control of the
House now as next March. The end of
all Democratic things must come soon.
The readiness is all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

"CURIoso INFELIx" sends us blithe
and airy communication calling upon the
Post to state who the taxpayers of Wash
ington are. The inquiry is couched in
more words than we can conveniently
insert. The answer to it could easily be
obtained upon application to the District
tax-coIlector.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Jones. of Florida.

Senator Jones, OF Florida, is typical Southerner
who is not after the Ong-haired, chinwhislered
sort that Mast used to picture. He does not wear
his pantaloons in high boots carry pistols in his
girdle. He is the other kind of Southern man
tall broad -shouldercd, big boned honest and frank
with little Of the easy good nature which makes
Bohemans like Southern man. AS he is talking
in the lobby of the Capitol his wellworn silk hat
and he says some very amiabie things even ab"HIi
his political enemies. Once in a while however
he talks in that style of political argument such as
one viii get while sitting in country store where
the hearers have been used to the same old logic
for many yearS.-NeU York Herald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
4 szaIi-tous ,yf,.,..o

Ii one wishes to hire seat in Professor Swings
church, in Chicago, he can take choice of one in
the parquette dress circle or balcony If he should
fail to find to sut in either OF these places he
can have box. The best seats in the parquette
circle for SIS; the most desirable boxes rent for
sl25 year, and one considered pretty good but
so situated that bonnet dress will not show off
seat for one service can be had ft the sum Of fen
cents. The society pays as it goes and is in a
fourishing condition. Professor Swing is 10 have
a salary of $4,000 the coming year. The church
$4,000
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

main, and the delegation" is asked to unite in
recommending Hon. So-and-so, whose term of con-
gressional life has Just ended because his cOnstitu
ents did not want him any longer to the President
for some Federal appointment, and it is too fire.
quently the case that the delegation hasn't the
nerve to refuse. We cannot see what special claim
q man has for an important place merely because
he has served or two terms in Congress- or long
enough for his constituents to determine that he is
of no further use Why shouldn't these gentlemen
be permitted to return to their homes and there try
their hands at making living with the rest OF man
kind?-HdrkeBe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

1t is well to keep these facts in mind,
because we find the same men n now pushing
forward an enterprise which they hope
is somehow to lead them back to power
and luxury. 1t is only necessary to re-
call the enormous influence of railway
corporations in this country to realize
what is to be the degree of domination
of a great company, by the side of which
our largest corporations are pigmies, for,
if ever built, the Panama Canal will cost
anywhere from S5OOOO0,0 600 to 81 ,OOO, ,OOO.-
600. What chance would !. few hundred
thousand impoverished Colombians stand
i'll the hands of such corporation? The
success of the Panama Canal means domi-
nation by the French in the Republic of
Colombia. 1t means more than this
domination by the old imperial element
of France. 1t is part of the scheme. 1t
is the hope and expectation of that re-
suit that has given what success has at
tended NJ. de Lessepss subscription list.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

The object is to consider plans which may
be suggested as to the prevention of con-
tagious diseases. 1t is not understood
that the conference has scientific views
of its own to advance, but. is the medium
by which the several governments may
exchange their best thoughts on the SUBJ
iect under consideration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
TAA GraRn-

1t was on the Burlington railroad train and pol
itics had given away to theology, and the young
man with turban hat had the floor and was de
nouncing the old-fashioned idea of hell "a tell
you" he cried, imam was never intended for such
fiendish punishment. God never made me for
kindling wood" Reckon not said the old par
son, back near the stove; too green" He didn't
go and elaborate and explain what he meant but
somehow or othereverybody seemed To understand
him, and the conversation gradually drifted back
into politics
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
For shame. North carolina,

The State authorities of North Carolina viii not
allow an Endorsement of the" Fools Errand" book
TO go unpunished. For many years Mrs Ellen
Campbell has been superintendent of the North
Carolina Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute In
private letter friend in Massachusetts she spoke
of the " Fools Errand" book as being a true pic
ture of Southern life This observation was printed
in Massachusetts rural paper and travelled back
to North Carolina. The State authorities discoy-
cred it and discharged Mrs. Campbell.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

A WRITER in the Star gives the public
information as to the proper way to man.
age their domestic engines of destruction
known as boilers. This must be from a
plumber who has been crazed by success.
Who ever heard of one volunteering any
information before?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Better Late Thar. Never.

Sunday afternoon a Christmas entertainment
was given TO the children of the German Orphan
Asylum, and about fifty invited guests were pres
ent. Gifts of toys and clothing were distributed
among the children, and the address was made by
the president, Rev. Martin Kraft. A banquet was
spread for the guests by the board of directors
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

The Virginia Bourbon Funders are
hopeful that General Malone, being deli
cate in person, may not live long. But
they need not lay that fattering junction
to their souls. He only weighs ninety
seven pounds, and there is not enough of
him physically TO get very sick.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

IL the death Of Edgar Howard Luther,
at Worcester, Mass, on Sunday, journal
ism lost rare and able gentleman. He
had been in this city during most of the
past five years as correspondent success
sively Of the HOrld, Boston Post, and Bos-
ton Globe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

BooTH is appearing in England with
great success in the play of The Fools
Revenge" The Democrats in the House
have been rehearsing the same perform
ance, to be given by the full strength of
the company in the electoral college. But
it wont be successful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

A WASHINGTON SPECIAL says the repre-
sentatives Of all the strong powers laugh
heartily" at the idea of the United States
Government enforcing the Monroe Doc
triRe on the Isthmus. But then they
always do laugh so easily-when aided by
q special correspondent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Garae,d,s aan,,f.,.,,,o,

The time has passed when the likes and dislikes
of our great men have that pernicious effect which
marked them in the days of Jackson and Clay
General Garfield, fortunately has that experience
which Lincoln lacked when he came into the
presidency. His administration will not eoHDli
cate itself with any factions and will not be the
stepping-stone to any party leaders ambition
indianapolis Journal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
For Revenue Only.

The Hon. William H. English. of Indiapapolis
Ind, who will be remembered by old citizens as
having been at one time Gspirant for Office, will
begin the new year by adopting copper bottomed.
date for anything but revenue only" Inter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

GENERAL GARFIELD is said to have in
the neighborhood of a million acquaint-
ances. The other forty-nine million are
waiting for an introduction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Snob Factories.

large proportion of the graduates of West
Point for years past have been about half prig
and half snob. The institution needs to be Ameri-
canized.-IndiGndpGtis Journal Too true, but how
about the snobEishness of the Marine Corps, where
there hastn't been promotion from the ranks for
twenty years. and where nearly all the officers are
relatives of army or navy or depa rtmentRl Officials.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Let Then, tn w.-I.

of one or two terms their constituents decide tC
dispense with their services. Instead of stepping
down and out gracefully, tits too often the
set upon their more fortunate colleagues who re.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

THE international Sanitary Conference,
which is to meet at the Department of
State tomorrow, assemblies in response
to an invitation issued by act of Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

THE public was just beginning to get
interested in that complicated subject
the discreet management of water-pipes
and their off-spring-when the thaw setin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

MANY Legislatures met yesterday in
which Senators are to be chosen. But
the greatest of these is Tennessee, for by
that sign the Republicans expect to con-
quCr in the Senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

Our sympathies 60 out toward return
ing Congressman, many of whom are even
Row in the clutches of the sleeping-car
monarchs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
TIE
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

"UNEAsY is the head that wears q
crown" may be supplemented by the say
ing: Full of worry is the head under the
hat of President-elect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

THE liberality Of the Bourbon South is
TO the effect that it will not remain so
solid but that General Garfield can join
if he so desires
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

THE court-martial in the Whitaker case
is satisfactory one. When its labors
are finished something definite will be
known about the matter, which cannot
be said now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

SHOULD Senator Bailey retire? patheti-
eailys inquiries the, Nashville american.
Certainly. not, until the expiration of his
term on the 4fh of March.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

NATIONAL THEATRE" The Snow Flower"
FoRp's OPEEA-HoUsE-"A Child Of the State"
THEATRE CoHIoCE-" The Boy Detective Variety
ABNER's New Music HALL-Curiis Spanish Stu
dents
TALLEADGE HALI--Fruit growers entertainment.
METROPOLITAN NJ. + -CITURCH.-Nrs. Laura Dainty's
readings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

There seems to be no real basis for the rumoT
that Mr.. Carl Schurz viii be designated by General
Garfield TO supcrsede Mr. White here.-Dspaich
from Berlin 20 London Times, thence 70 Nelc Iork
Herald.
So far as We are informed there seems
to have been no real rumor on the sub
iect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
A Portrait.

Awed by no shame, by no respect controlled,
In scandal busy, in rcprOacheS bold;
With filthy malice studiOus 20 defame,
Hate all his JOY and profit all his aim;
Spleen 10 mankind his enyiOu. heart possessed,
And much he hated all, but most the best,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

TINS is the time of the year tOharvest a
crop of new Senators. The last crop was
rather failure. Had the dr. rot.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

AND Talmage never had said word
abOut Sara Bernhardt after ALL What an
advertiser she is,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
Eynch Will Confc.f-
N,Curz AIrSs Tao II 1000

MI. LSncn, the cOlOreQ man VINO has been
counted out" in the "shoe-String" district OF
Mississippi has written the following letter to q
friend in Michigan:
NACHEZ, Miss, Dee. IL 1890
DEAR SIR: Please accept my sincere thanks for
the kind expressions contained in your letter. As
was swindled out of an election in this district
four years ego, decided to go into the contest
again this year, with a determination to win, if
energy and perseverance would accomplish that
result and am pleased to be able to say that in
spite of fraud and violence / received majority
of 66l, according to the sworn returns of the pre-
cinct inspectors. With full vote, u free ballot
and fair count" my majority would not have
been less than 10000. 1 am determined to carry
the case to the House of Representatives, where
there will be thorough and complete exposition
OF the whole fraudulent transactions. Very truly
yours, JOHN X. LYNCH.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

TIE Rev. Shepherd's-fold Crowley
would have finished his term of impris-
onment on New Years Day had he been
able to pay the fine of $3.50 forming part
Of the Judgment. As he could not he was
remanded fer further punishment. He
will find prison life more acceptable than
the unrelenting scorn of the public
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

Have a pleasant New Years, Judge?'
said ali acquaintance to Judge -- yes
terday. "0h, yes, delightful; never re-
member pleasanter time" said the
genial Judge. Make many calls, Judge? ?''
"0h, yes, several" Enjoy them, Judge?''
We'll, not particularly, for the boys held
over NE every time called" replied the
Judge, as he walked away with thought
full air.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
WASHINGTON, D. c. JANUARY 4, 1881.

OYSTERS have been up, but they are
now going down-easv.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04

five regard the promoters of the Pam
anna Company, from VI. de Lesseps down,
we find them to be largely composed of
the Imperial element in France, of the
old followers and strikers of Louis Napo-
leon, broken-dOwn adventures, Specu-
lators, and imperial cousins; men of aris-
tocratic tastes, luxurious habits, and
empty purses. NJ. de Lesseps himself, q
cousin on the Spanish side, was saved by
the Emperor from disgrace and dismissal
when consul at Rome, and subsequently
went to Egypt, where his talent for in
trigue found vent in the Suez Canal
scheme. The Khedive saved the canal
enterprise by taking III 1862 shares of the
stock, and rescued De Lesseps himself
from condemnation under French law
for false report of stock taken, and in
grateful return was robbed Of 114,000,000
francs to complete the Suez Canal. The
unhappy rulers, from senseless admira-
ton for the then greatly overrated En-
peror, selected him as arbiter in the dis
putes arising with the crafty man at the
head of the canal company, and was
mercilessly pillaged under the form
of arbitration. The canal was fin
ished as consequence, but the unfor-
tunate Khediye went into exile, and
Egypt groans under burden of debt
which had its chief origin in too much
confidence in the French Emperor and
the French ComDanv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
III3 Penna. Avenue.
Holiday Presents :: Il: . zss'' ! a,'s.ss' s..

Invites the attention or friends alG The public generally
70 hi- large and complete stock Of
HOLIDAY GOODS.
now ready and displayed. consisting iu part Of
E4utly Illustrated tiift Books. STANDARD Poets and
Miscellaneous Books, Family and Pocket Bibles
Prayer Books juvenile and Toy Books, Photograph
Albums, Autograph Alsunls, Postage stamp lbuins
1lilGreu's Games, building Blocks Writing Desks
SlOye and handkerchief Boxes, Jewel Boxes, Dress
Ll Gases, Pearl and Tortoise shell Cara Cases Swiss
Iaryed Goods, Olive Wood Goods, Fancy Goods and
Novelties 10 suit the taste Of everyone designing To
make Holiday Presents. Christmas Cards from & To
81. With every purchase handsome Christmas G. ard
will be presented. Can early before the rush and
m axe selection az
Whitaker's Bookstore, 94I PeHna. Ave.
spI-TThSSIY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-04
nothing, what is the position, what the
powers and functions of its chairman?

l.. The telegraph has heralded to us daily
the information that the subscriptions in
Germany, Spain, Holland, and even in Eng
land, were so great that apportionment
had become necessary. Nothing has been
said of apportioning a pro rata among
American subscribers. No special COM
mittees with chairmen have been ap-
pointed in the several states which have
contributed SO much larger sums than
America; at least, if we can believe any
thing at all of what De Lesseps an
nounces, they have been larger contribu-
tors. If it be necessary to have such a
committee here, it is quite as necessary in
countries having so much greater invest
ment. The canal is not to be constructed
within or near our territory, and the
canal company can have no possible busi-
ness in this country. An agent to pur-
chase provisions would be all that could
be wanted. A chairman representing
nothing and nobody, and who in the ma
ture of things can have no influence in
the affairs of the company, must have
been chosen and employed for some rea-
son or purpose very different from the
one put forward by the canal company
This company remains French one, Or
ganized under French charter, protected
by French laws and the government of
France, and is, and will be, carried on by
French people. Its powers are the same,
and its prospective ability for evil to this
country remains just what it was.
People who believe in the purchase of
anything in this country that can be had
in France must have very little conception
of the practical side of French character
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-10
Washington.

THE VIRGINIA SENATORIAL sITUATION-sPECU-
LATI0Ns ABOUT ARTHUR's CABISET-hR.
BOUTWELL, AS A SUPRENE-COURT JUDGE
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS CALLED
EOR MONnAY Er
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-10
Tho GuiteauTriaI.

WASHINGTON, December 9.--The Guiteau
trial attracted larger crowd to-day than
for several days.
DIR. Macarthur again took the stand.
Mr.. Scovillc addressed the Court, and OBJ
iected 10 the character OF the evidence
which had been given by the witnesses Of
the Government, and held that evidence to
any other crimes could not be introduced
here when the prisoner Is on trial for this
particular offence. He desired that all such
evidence should he stricken out. The
Court ruled that the evidence could be adj
mtted to show the general character OF the
prisoner.
Witness then testified as to interviews
with prisoner, and said he never saw any
indications OF insanity IN the prisoner.
Several other witnesses were examined.
all OF whom testified TO the same effect, and
the court then took its usual recess.
After recess several more witnesses testi-
fed to transactions more OF less direputa-
BILE in Guiteau's past life, and the prisoner
abused them all, calling them liars and
every abusive epithet he could think Of.
Several applications for liie-insurance
policies were put in evidence. in which
Guiteau asserted there was no insanity in
his family. Guiteau poured out such
torrent Of abuse upon the witnesses that
there was difficulty in conducting the pro-
ceedings.
Adjourned to Monday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-10
AIahama Crimes.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December "a few
nights ago W. Mccain, merchant in
Chambers county, was called up by some
negroes for alleged purchases. As soon as
he opened his door he was struck down by
them and killed. Suspicion rested upon
certain negroes, and OH arresting one he
confessed the crime and carried the party
arresting him to the place where the money
was buried. He was placed in jail at La
iayctte, but there is strong probability that
be has been hung, rs the last accounts were
to the effect that a great crowd from the
scene Of the tragedy was going TO the Jail
to demand the prisoner.
At the Pratt Coal Mines, in Jefferson
county, an officer attempted 10 arrest "A ne
gro. Resistance was made. the negro re-
fusing to surrender and drawing a shot
gun to shoot. Before he could fire the
sheriff shot him fatally.
A man named Stephen Cook committed
suicide at Newcastle by shooting. He was
iorty-iive years old and had been considered
derangcd for some time.