National Republican., 1882-12-30
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The Hon. William NJ. Evarts has accepted
the invitation Of the joint congressional commit
tee on the Newburg centennial to deliver the ora
tion of the day at the celebration.
"And now ask" said Mr. Talmage, strk-
ing the bible heavy blow, " what is the diStinc-
tive features of days religious press?" To clip
without giving credit, MIR. Talmage.
President Arthurs Christmas table bore a
huge platter of roast beef the choicest beef of
1owa's famous Crimson herd, sent TO him. with
the compliments of the state, by Senator Allison.
Tom Thumb and his wife have grown 30
much that they are no longer curioslties. They
have opened museum in Chicago, and advertise
attractions pair of mdgcts one. third of their
own size.
General III. X. Carrington author of " Bat
ties OF the American Revolution" and other his
torical works, has recently made his home in
Boston. lie is now preparing work entitled
Battles fthe Bible"
Kindly people who feed the starving birds
at this time Of year may be reminded that the
poor creatures suffer from thirst Us well as hunger,
and that saucer of water is real boon TO them,
now that the rain puddles are frozen"-London
World
The unkindest cut the climate of New
England has ever received was dealt by the poet
Whittier. Speaking of his long life in the home
of Purtansm he said: al love New England, but
my 10 years living here has failed to fairly accli
mate me-"
James w. Riley writes prettily in recent
poem, "The touches of her hand are like the velvet
snowfakes" When James was or years old,
and had been naughty, he expressed himself diff
ierently, simply remarked, Jupiter, how the old
lady spanks"
The late Michael Angelo Catan, Duke of
CermOnpta Wns .hipf nj hrnd N
Rome under Pope Gregory XVI, and minister of
police under Plus IX. He had also published com.
mentaries on Dante, and had illustrated the Di.
vine Comedy with designs of his own.
Chief Justice Sherwood, of Pennsylvania,
said in speech at Philadelphia banquet, given
inhonor Of his retirement from the bench: " In
deed, it may be questioned whether great learn
ing is desirable quality in judge. He is apt to
wish to display it on all occasions, by elaborate
and tedious opinions, and delivering charges unin
telligible to juries"
Hon. w: S. Stenger, of Chambersburg, has
accepted the Office of secretary of the common
wealth OF Pennsylvania rendered him by Cow
elect Patison. Mr.. Stenger is gentleman of fine
ability and considerable personal popularity. His
acceptance of the position will doubtless dispose
of his candidacy for the clerkshp of the next
United States house of representatives
The greatest labor of Oscar Wilde's exist
ence is TO select a necktie. Rather than be both
cred too much in that line Oscar should 60 down
into Texas and steal horse. He would thereby
be supplied with one certain to receive widespread
approval among reasonable men-one that would
not only fit him eSthetcally, but last as long as he
would require to wear it.-PsOrid Transcript.
A private letter from China says that Mrs.
Young, wife OF the American minister, niece Of
Ex-Governor Jewell, ofConnecticut, has recovered
from her recent severe illness, and will pass the
winter at Feking The climate at Cheioo where
she remained for several weeks, proved highly
beneficial, and her physicians say that with
proper care against exposure she is in no danger
of a relapse.
A state sengerfest will be held in Texas, in
the city of Dallas, next May, and President Ar
thur and his cabinet have been invited to attend.
If they accept and attend the sHngeriest II will be
a notable occasion from the fact that up, 10 the
present time no president of the United States has
ever set foot upon Texas soil, with the single ex-
ception of Gen. Taylor, who was there during the
| Mexican War.
Jem Mace says that he has brought over a
half breed Maori who VIII fight sullivan. the
Boston champion The idea of an unknown
mongrel, in whose veins flows the blood of New
Zealand cannibals, bidding defiance TO the hero
of our American Athens. Why, sullivan will stun
| his unlutored ears with passage from Demos
themes, blind his poor eyes with the fiery glance
of Cicero. and crush the gross islander he would
abean pod.
The attorney general of Quebec, Mr.. Joseph
Allied Mgu sseu, recently appoint ID a gentlem IL
justice of the peace, and III officially notifying
! him wrote; "As have been informed that Il GER
tain number of those whom have raised to the
I position of ]. +. dead aud buried, you will
be kind enough to let me know before ten days
whether you are dead or alive. In case you do
not reply within ten days you will be considered
as being dead
When Salmon p. Chase was appointed sec
retary of the treasury before sgnifying his acccp-
lance OF 1t, he went to Cincinnati for the cypress
purpose of consulting with Father Edward Pnr.
cell, of whose financial abilities lie had the ghost
opinion-snd he finally accepted the trust princi
pally upon the ADVICE of Father Purcell. When
the crash of 1879 came, and Father Purcell wealth.
cred the storm, II WAS u common expression in
Cincinnati, "Well, Salmon L. Chase was right
after all. Father Purcell is Il fnancier."
No! Though the Ercaing Post asserts it, we
do not believe that Count Fitz James" now at
Washington, Is worshiped in that capital as II
descendant of Charles II by Mrs Churchill"
The sister OF the great Marlborough had her fnl.
ble,, but this goes beyond any charge made or
implied against her by the scandal. mongers For
a descendant of Il sovereign named Charles 10 cali
himself FilZ james would be rs queer aud irlIl-
tional thing as for "a descendant OF Carl schurz
to call himself FltE Godkin.-N;, T. B'oHd
Washington letter: / saw Mr.. Conkling for
a moment at Chamberlin's the other day. ] don't
like him for a cent but there is no denying that
mans nobility. lie looks like a grya man. Tall
(scventy five inches IN his stockings). srar,,
straight, dressed In the best of t,s C. u great big
head the eye of tiger aud the face oi II lion, u
chin of resolution anu mouth aud nose of satire
and sneer, you cannot help fearing him and re.
speCtins him. He looks we'll, even better than he
looked five years ago. He can't say pleasant things
except to women.
Gen. Toombs, of Georgia, is probably in
position to take as impartial view of the politi.
cal situation any man in the country. lie /,
rich, has voluntarily surrendered all hope or
future political p eitrment and has passed beyond
the time of life when prejudice warps muns
judgment. The NOvenber defeats, lie thinks.
prove that the publican purity must purify Itself
or 90 down. The peo lie have became v ea.y al
political chieanery and demand fair dealing Tbs
democrats have good chance for success In the
next presidential election but" he says 'in amy
event, whether the next president be dcmncr tic
or republ eau, he will be mau Of II era ~ d pro.
gressive view. The signs all around the oltical
horizon indicate victory for the peoule-ar The
people against the demagoguei aud bosses This
isaprogre'SIve era. We are keeping step with tia
most adys2ced Of the age