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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-30

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National Republican., 1881-10-22
The EARLY study OF comets.

Thus the secrets of the motions of the
planets were explained. But comets, those erratic
visitants of our system, whose advent in olden
time filed the mind with universal awe, were
still an unfathomed mystery. Suddenly they
would blaze out in the sky, and as suddenly pass
out OF sight, and no astronomer could tell whence
they came or WHITTIER they went or the laws which
governed their motions. Newton first showed that
comets also were obedient to the attraction OF
gravition. He demonstrated this fnct by means
of the comet OF 1850. The orbit OF this
comet he found not to differ perccptibly
from paraboa. Amer Newton. Ed.sund HALEY,
from careful study Of tie comets of 1881, 1907 and
1852, ventured ths assertion that these were only
different appearances OF one and the same body,
whose period Of revolution was about seventy-f
years. HALEY, consequently, predicted reap
pearance of this comet In 1859. This comet was
shown to move in very elongated ellipse, In
accordance with prediction, Temperatures of this
comet occurred in 1863 and lSS5.-From Abo,u
Comets," By Professor A. NJ Skinner IN Popular Scf-
enre MonLbiu for OcLober
National Republican., 1881-10-22
Dcnocrncy INDEED.

Every one should read President Ar
thus speech at Yorktown. Like the immortal
speech Of Lincoln at the dedication OF the Gctys-
burg battle. field, 1t preceded the principal Grafton
of the day, and, like Lincoln's speech, It's few
words were filed with true spirit of democracy.
President Arthur's words and deeds since he came
to his present office have been fcw but they do not
accord at all with the reputation given him by
many Of his present admirers, that of being mere
politician, skilled in nothing but political manip-
uations. He has thus far shown no lack OF
shrewdness In dealing with the questions before
him, and what he has said has been expressed in
broad and generous spirit. Let him keep on
making democratic speeches and carrying on the
Government on democratic principles. and never
forget that those principles should always prevail
as they did at Yorktown Of old. Thus his admin
istration may be supported by oil parties. and
main memorable as an era of good feeling and
prosperity y-Netu York Sun.
National Republican., 1881-10-22

THE Bourbons in Virginia are stagger-
ing under their fight, and have finally
begged the colored people to help them.
The fact is, the old families never did
object to negro suffrage. Indeed, many
of them have practically favored negro
equality. The real objection of the Bour-
bons has not been against niggers like
Wilson, of Norfolk, or carpet-baggers like
Dezendorf, or scalawags like Wickham,
but only against such obscure and un-
known native ex-confederates as Ma
hone, Cameron, Riddleberger, Wise, Paul,
and Groner, and such Southern Rcpubli-
cans as the Lewises. If they only wiH
help the black men pay their capitation
tax we are not the least little bit alarmed
as to how they will vote.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
rI.ve, n. Ccutrnb.us..

Mr.. Thurlow Weed, in an article on the
carly incidents of the rebellion, gives General
Butler credit for first using the word "contraband'
in alluding to slaves. The public also has been
led to believe that General Butler displayed orig.
inality in applying 80 appropriate term to the
unfortunate negroes. The credit actually belongs
to a distinguished opponent to slavery long since
deceased, and to person whose anti-slavery sem
timents were not as popular as when General But
Ter became convert. In Hlldreth's History Of the
United States, volume a. page 1876, there is an ex-
tract from speech made by Thomas Scott, amem-
Der of the First Congress- at its second session In
1890, in which. speaking OF the power Of Congress
over slavery, he says;
II these wretched Africans can be consid
cred property, US some gentlemen would have IT, and
consequently rs subjects of trade and commerce
they and their masters far lose the benefit Of the
personality that Congress may at pleasure declare
them contraband goods, and so prohibit the trade
nj
National Republican., 1881-10-22
The GarfieId Memorial Hospital.

We are glad to notice that the commit
tees having in charge the establishment
of a -" Garfield Memorial Hospital" in the
District of Columbia have begun work in
such good earnest that there can be no
longer any doubt, if any ever existed,
that in the near future one of the grand
est monuments to commemorate the life
of truly great man will be the result of
their united and well-directed efforts.
We can readily understand the motive
which prompts communities and various
specific organizations to suggest mortuary
monuments and similar evidences of love
and affection, and even to make large
contributions for their erection, but they
are necessarily local, and to great ex-
tent meaningless as compared with the
truly national project set on foot here
at the Capital of the whole country,
which, catching at the utilitarian spirit
of our times, seeks to practically carry
out the lifelong acts of our beloved dead ;
for were it possible to consult his wishes
on the subject there can be no doubt of
the response Therefore it is desirable
that there be n concentrated effort, and
that all side issues of memorial kind
of whatever nature, tend to the di-
rection indicated by the mass-meeting
held here last week, out of which this is
o legitimate outcome. In the report OF
the proceedings of the committees held
Thursday night, published yesterday, il
will be seen that contributions are begin
ming to come in, and that the treasurer
of the fund, the Hon. James Gilfllan
will acknowledge through the press all
moneys received
National Republican., 1881-10-22
UaUt Poa.ibIe.

When Alexander H., mortally wounded,
sank down in front OF his carriage before his pal
ace number of soldiers carried him from the
pavement to his bedroom. These soldiers were
recently invited by Alexander Ill appear before
him and receivehis thanks They came They were
politely requested to strip naked before encoun-
terlng the "Father" of all the Russias. All Of
them were members of the nobility and protested
loudly against such an outrage Count Meikoff
supported their protest. It was all Of no avail.
Unless all reports belle him, the Car is much of
a coward as he Is Of an idiot. All the while the
Nihilistic movement Is both extending end vigor-
izing Some desperate plot is being hatched. OF
that there is no doubt, but In what manner It will
crop out only genuine Hartmann could foretell.
St louis Globe Democrat
National Republican., 1881-10-22
LETTER FROM MRS. GARFIELD.
Tho Life and Literary Remains OF lHsE
Late Husband 20 Ne Collected.

Late Husband 10 ne CoIIcctcd.
Colonel Rockwell has received the fol-
lowing letter from Mrs. Garfield. which Is fur
nished to the press for publication:
MENTOR, OHIO, oct II, 1881.
DEAR COLONEL RocKwELLi II is my wish that
account Of the life and appropriate collection
Of the literary remains of General Garfield shall be
published ner that careful consideration and prepara
ton so manifestly necessary. no that end request
that you will announce, in some public manner, my
purpose to this work be done ut the earliest
practicable time, and OF which due notice will be
given. Very sincerely yours,
LUCIETIA R. GARFIELD.
Colonel A. +. ROCKWELL, Washington, d. C.
With reference to .he foregoing Colonel Rock
weel makes the following statement: To those best
acquainted with the great capacity for work and
the vast versatility of General Garfield, the extent,
variety, and orderly arrangement Of his intel
lectual estate, are amazing Fully apprecialing Its
value and believing that the most enduring monu-
ment ofthe late President must be erected upon the
granite foundation " of what he said. and did and
was Mrs. Garfield purposes an affectionate and
careful work In this direction. Such q monument
therefore, illustrating life which "cannot be
written until the world has moved far enough
away from him TO take In the grandeurofhis career
aud character" may be expected only after meas
ured and deliberate work. and as coming from h, I
sanction and authority.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
Senator Butler, of South Carolina.

Senator M. G. Butler, of South Caroline
recently said through the columns of the
Edgefeld Advertiser:
The horrible crime committed by Republican
Upon Republican, within the Republican ranks,
In the adjustment OF q party difficulty, must have
hocked the public mind TO such degree as to
lring out more conspicuously what many of us
,ave always urged: that the Republican party as
Aow organized and led is unfit TO govern this
country, certainly unfit to govern It IN time Of
peace. II am correct in this, then the country
must look to the Democratic party. Whether 1t
will prove equal to tho emergency depends
upon the Democratic party itself. / believe
1t will. The "Stalwartism" that compassed and
effected the Presidents assassination is Nlhilism
In another form. II devolves upon the Democratic
party and the conservative forces OF oil parties
TO administer TO "Stalwartsm" lesson that It
will not forget. / do not see that the South can
suffer more in this crisis than other sections of the
eountry-not so much, indeed. THERE'S less /" Stall
wartism within her borders, She loves order, is
more law-abiding than the North, more conserya-
tive, less inclined to political and social commo-
Non. more loyal to republican institutions, She
nbhors the assassination of the President with SIN
eere horror and will go us far any TO punish the
perpetrator or perpetrators OF the crime. The
South has only to keep cool, preserve order, and
she Will be an important and indispensable factor
In bringing the Government unimpaired through
what may become trying ordeal have no rea.
Bon to conclude that Mr.. Arthur will not admin.
lister the Government with fidelity, He lacks
experience in public affairs, but If he does moi
surround himself with bad influences he will have
no trouble. / cannot conceive why the South
should have reason 10 feel special anxiety on hiI
account
The only "bad influences" we can i'm
Rgine as creating trouble between the
President and the Bourbon Stalwarts
would be such as would establish block,
ade of the Democratic party, through
which there could be none of the contra
band trading with Republicans which hal
for few years past disgraced the coun
try. In view of the murders for politica
opinion at the South since 1867, it i'll be
comes any representative from that sec
tion TO charge the Republicans who hay'
in the recent past been nearest the Presi
dent in political action with "Nihilism,
The grim irony of the Senator, in claim
ing that the South cloves ordeI
and is more law-abiding than thu
North" is only surpassed by the gentle
courtesy exhibited in his remark tina
the South twill go as far as any to pun
ish the pelpetrator or perpetrators Of tn,
crime" of assassnating the President
1t is TO be hoped that the somewhat di
dactic Senator from South Carolina vii
satisfy his mind as to the Nihilistic pro
pensities of the President before solicit
ing at his hands any Offices for his laml
like followers.
National Republican., 1881-10-22

IT has been amusing to see the glceful
hope with which some papers clutched
at the straw of threatened disorganiza-
tion in the Minnesota Legislature ap(,
predicted Mr.. WINDOWS defe9tr. :, wos
admitted that he had otl S sunnort os %"o :.
very large maiorl, I ,ho 'IppS Pd",,',;,.a ~
jtSrs of the Legislature, but not a
majority of the whole Legislature. And
so the tale was told by telegraph that he
would not be elected, because u few Re-
publican members Of the Legislature
'rould coalesce with the Democratic
members for his defeat. The Republican
members have all caucused, Mr.. Window
has been nominated, the nomination was
made unanimous, and on Tuesday next
he will be reelected to the seat in the
s'enate which his friends know he pre-.
ers above any other public station.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
Never Pay and Never Repudiate.

The present rate OF taxation lin Virginia), as
General Grant can readily find out If he so desires
Is amply sufficient TO pay not only the ordinary
expenses of the State government, but the interest
on the entire debt Washington Post,
"The present rate of taxation" as the
editor of the Post can readily find out, ifhe
so desires, by reading in his o'On paper Of
Wednesday the report of the speech of his
party's candidate for Governor, Major
John W. Daniel, is only sufficient to pay
one-haf the rate of interest provided for
in Virginia's bonds, The bonds call for
six per cent. interest. Major Daniel says
National Republican., 1881-10-22

events and made way for universal free
dom, so Landed Property in Great Britain
will find that there is no power so crush
ing as that which il now defies--viz.,
the right of great people to live in their
native land on terms consistent with
civilization, combined with the sympathy
at home and abroad with those to whom
this right is denied.
When tho law can stop the blades OF grass
From growing as they grow,
And when the leaves In summer time
Their verdure dare not show.
then, and not before, will cease that
great process of nature which in it's
due time makes Freedom to burst asunder
all bonds that restrain her and crowns
her with the power that had been used
against her. Haman hangs, in the end,
and not Mordecai.
National Republican., 1881-10-22

the present rate of taxation will only pay
three per cent. He says the rate of taxa
ton shall not be increased, nor any obli-
CATION be repudiated. The bondholders
shall have six per cent, but the State
shall only pay three per cent These are
the twin pledges of the Bourbon candt-
date for Governor. They do not harmon
ize. Can the Post explain away the APP
parent discrepancy? Is Major Daniel
going to pay the other three per cent. out
of his own pocket2 Or will the Post pay
itP Or will certificate be given for it
saying that IL will neuer be paid and ncrer
repudiotcdP The Bourbon campaign is
turning into burlesque.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
The Poat.Omces OF the Country.

From the report of the First Assistant
Postmaster General for the last fiscal year itappears
that there were the SOth Of June last follows
Number of post offices in the United States June
80, 1881, ASP; increase during the year, 1900; ;
established, 2,9i5; discontinued 1,4l6; number Of
presidential Offices, 1868; increase during the
year, 103 Pennsylvania had the largest number
of post offices, 8,505; Arkansas the greatest num-
ber of established post office, 1885, Texas the great
est number Of discontinued post Offices l27 Ten
nessee the largest actual Increase in post toiccs,
119; Nevada was the only one In which there was
a decrease, 8; Pennsylvania had the largest in
crease In presidential post. offices, H. Number of
money-order Offices June 80, 1881, 5,los; Illinois
has the largest number Of money order Offices 4S0
National Republican., 1881-10-22
Cau ON tr,e Track.

On railroad in Nova Scotia, where
there are no fast mails" and time is really no
object, there was somewhat irrasciblo passenger.
who was in good deal Of hurry. and the follow
ing conversation occurred: The engineer whistled
a. down brakes" "what is the trouble, conduc-
torp "Cow on the track" coolly responded the
conductor The man was satisfied. Shortly after-
ward " down brakes was whistled again "Whats
the trouble nowg cried sthe same passenger
Cow on the track" was the reply. "Great heav-
ensr' said the man; "hayen't we caught up with
that COW yet7'
National Republican., 1881-10-22
An OId Tobncco FIend.

The lovers of tobacco in Manchester,
England are fellcitating each other over the dis
covcry that Mrs. Jane Pinkerton, who died there
October g. authentically aged 107 years. had during
the last seventy years continuously pulled at her
pipe of tobacco. The old lady's example has been
followed by her daughter now aged seventy-fve
years. It has not yet been taken up by her young
granddaughter, aged RNy.three, but doubtless will
be as soon as the damsel reaches years Of discre-
tlon
National Republican., 1881-10-22
They Say.

They say that Anna Dickinson will
never be 50 reckless as to wear false moustache; ;
though for our part we don't see how she could
have real one, IL she tried ever so hard.-ElmirG
Free Press. Sh. The last time we saw Anna-but
never mind. We hope II won't grow any MORE
Nclp Haren Register. Some fellows take great de-
light in giving girl away. Poor Anna, It is not
her fault You would not expect her to shave,
would you2
National Republican., 1881-10-22
IIc InYrh iha EInr.

A Woodward avenue saloonist was
decorating his bar the other day with small flags,
when stranger who had Just got outside OF four
inches of whisky leaned his elbows on the bar and
observed
stranger, do love that flag"
"Do, eh3"
"You bet dor
"wcre you In the warp
mot exacty-but my heart was there
"where was your body?"
Say, that's tho only thing blame this Govern
mcnt for. If there hadn't been such golden
chances TO mako from 800 to 5000 by jumping the
bounty I'd have died for the fag, and my old dad
and two brothers would have died for her. II was
a mean trick of Uncle Sam to shake 5000 ut n fcller
who wanted to wrap that old flag around him and
die on the field. jumped the bounty four differ
ent times, and between me and you wish | hadn't.
You see 1 hain't hardly got the face now to ask
Uncle Sam to grant me pension for n broken leg
received while on the scoot for Canada. though ]
may work up to It in time. Bless the old Stars
and stripes-and gimme little more OF that same
brand r'-.Sunduy School Gd=etie.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
KniRh,a TsmpIara or virginia.

At the annual conclave Of the Grand
Commandery Knights Tempars OF Virginia. held
at Yorktown Wednesday, Sir Knight Peyton skip"
with Coles was elected Eminent Grand Commander
of the State OF Virginia, Eminent Commander sir
Knight John =. Regnault positively declined re-
election. Eminent Com,lander Coles is also Grand
Master of Masons o. Virginia, also High Priest Of
the Grand Chapter.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
The Rest.

There are those who believe that the
new President viii make the best Executive the
country has ever had, He decides promptly and
acts quickly; no is a remarkably good judge of
men, and will generally put the right man in the
right place He can do great deal OF hard work,
and is not bored by seeing a great many people.
He Is a man without views or theories he rides
no hobbies He is not likely TO get into any foreign
ENHANCEMENT, and so our external policy will be
peace The Hour.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
An India Rubber American.

One of the largest estates in the district
Of the Loiret, In France, is now owned by an
American, Mr. Alexander Hutchinson, the pro-
prieter Of the ndia-rubber factory at Longee, and
another very large estate in the same district
promises one day to pass into the hands OF another
gentleman from the United States, Mr.. Child, a
nephew of General Robert E. Lee. Mr.. Child's
wife was Mile. de Triquetti, niece Of Mme' de
Triauetti, the owner Of the estate. who is widow.
and Is also childess. Mr. Child recently published
In the Revue des Deur Mondes q sketch Of the life
of General Lee.
National Republican., 1881-10-22
"Ths Only Living sons"

To the Editor OF THE REPUBLICAN;
In the issue of your paper of the 18th
instant, in an article headed "The Only Living
Sons" II was reported that the Hon. Hamilton
Fish, IT, had stated that q his father and Colonel
John @. Hamilton. Of New York, arc the only liy-
ing sons Of officers who were engaged in the siege
Of Yorktown" Such statement, If made, was er-
roneous The great grandfather of the under
signed Joseph Anderson, of Tennessee, who was a
captain Of the Third New Jersey, subsequently
brevetted major by act Of Congress, United States
Senator from Tennessee for eighteen years, and
first comptroller of the United States Treasury
for twenty zone years, participated in the
siege Of Yorktown, and two of his
sous are still living, namely; DR.. Thomas A. An
derson, aged seventy nine, who resides at Tulla-
honia, Tenn, and Addison A. Anderson, aged
seventy four, who resides at Mlddlegrove, Mouroe
County, Missouri, | have the commission OF Jo-
seph Anderson as a brevet major Of the United
States army in 1888 now in my possession. Will
lam Anderson late Of this city who died last
August, and was for forty mine years in the Treas
ury Department. was the Oldest son of Joseph An
derson. j. c. s. b,
National Republican., 1881-10-22
C,Ic,x and Detectsye GIbson.

Gibson, ofthe New York Sun, still holds
his shillaeh over poor smiler" Coliax, and
periodically gives him rap Exchange. And all
the time Mr.. Colfax is pursuing the even tenor OF
his way, lecmrlng for 5000 night, enjoying the
esteem and respect OF his sensible citizens,
and never dreaming that there is such fellow as
"Gibson, OF the New York SUM-" in existence
kOrFiStOtbn eldd
National Republican., 1881-10-22
Tin. wh,.e Coneh or washington.

Why don't the General Government
purchase the white coach Of General Washington,
now in Philadelphia, for use on State occasions
A President riding in the white coach OF his first
predecessor from the front steps of tho Capitol to
cept in democratic cases where the Executive
prefers a horse as Jefferson did,-NelO York Com
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