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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

Mr.. whitelaw Reid isln the habit Of copying all
the spiteful things Mr. George Alfred Townsend
writes about Reid's personal enemies Now Mr..
Townsend has just sent long dispatch to the Gin
cinnau Enquirer, in which he shows that John
Hay lied TO Reid when he said President Garfield
never had chance to touch Reid's bulldozing
letter. because the President did have II copy of It,
and several more are in existence, which can be
produced At any time, But Mr. Reid does not copy
this, and he Is wise not TO, for IL would simply
direct public attention to the fact that a gang OF
uublushing liars surrounded Garfield, aud that
Hay lied to Reid, as Reid previously had to Garti-
field, in order to keep him on the rack.-NeW rork
lnnlnrrniIL InLertLNaf.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
TWO NOTABLE DEATHS,
Hon. Thomas ,. Durnnt and Mr.. william
Orme Taken Away.


Mr.. Thomas u Durnnt, gentleman Of high
legal attainments and universally respected here
died at his residence on street, between Third
and -Four. and "A half Streets on Friday evening
aged sixty four years. The deceased was attorney
for the United States before the Spanish and
American Claims Commission, and contracted the
disease (pneumonia) which terminated his life
while attending the funeral OF the late J. j. Stew.
art, one Of the commission in Baltimore, on Fri.
day week. Mr. Durant was born In Philadelphia
but Mt the age of seventeen settled in New Orleans
being for time n clerk in the post-ofiice there.
Studying law, he was admitted to the bar May
10, 1888, and was soon one ofthe leading lawyers
Of that State. After serving as a State senator he
was appointed United States District Attorney by
ney.gcneral of the State. He remained in the
State during the war, and was the reCog-
nized leader OF the Union citizens of the
State. When the city was captured from the con-
fcderatC forces by General Butler he at once took
measures TO organize the State on the basis of u
free state, aud the position of Governor was ten.
dercd to MIN. This he declined on the ground
that he could not be Governor and at the same
time be subordinate to the military authority. IL
Is also stated that President Lincoln offered hir:
the position of Justice of the supreme Court, but
that he declined It, He left Louisiana in 1865 and
came TO this city, and ns n member Of the bar
TOOK high rank He leaves wife aud five chill
dren His funeral will take place o.morrow
The announcement Of his death was made in the
Circuit Court saturday by General Hcnklc, and
JuupC mhcArlhuf, III respect 10 ms memory Ill
reClcd the adjournment OF the court,
The last few months hare been marked by the
death OF many of our most respected aud best
known citizens. Another was added to the list
on Saturday in the person of Mr. William Orme
Mr.. Ormo has been suffering for some weeks with
pneumonia and heart disease, and although his
recovery has Mt 10 time been hopeful, the an
nounCcment of his death will cause shock to
most Nashingtonians who Were proud 10 call him
friend Mr., Ome hns been for year,, and was Ht
the time of his death, director in the Washington
Gaslight Company, the Metropolitan Bank, the
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company,
and the Corcoran Insurance Company lie was
engaged in the grocery business from 1888 TO 1877,
at which time lie turned his interest In that bust
ness over to his sons. IIc leaves wife and three
grown children. His funeral will take place 10.
morrow from his late residence, 72S Ninth street
M prih
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
A Pension CIprIs in trouble.

William S, squires,a Michigan soldierin the late
war, has been here for some time looking after a
pension, and on Friday, accompanied by his coun.
sci, A. X, Brown, he appeared before Commits
siouer Bundy and made affidavit to the effect that
one A. Hart, Il clerk in the Pension Onlce had
promised to work his pension claim thr ugh foI
him, which is an Oilense prescribed by law, and
that he gave to said Hart S35 and never received
any help from Hart IN consideration for the money
paid. Hart was arrested, and with his counsel
appeared before Judge Bundy Saturday and gave
bond in 81 900 to appear to-day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

fire broke out carly Saturday morning in the
restaurant Of John II. Alexander (colored), on o
street. between Seventh and Eighth The engines
of the Fire Department were at the Jefferson
Building. One engine was dispatched to the scene
of the fire, but owing TO the scarcity of water of
no use. The fire was put out by policemen and
citizens. Damngessbetween 500 aud 500. Fire
was discovered in the upper room of Walkers
grocery store South Washington, about nine
o'clock Saturday morning, by officer Sutton. It
was eNtingushed by the help of citizens after
causing a loss of $50. 1t was caused by a barrel
rolling against II stove. pipe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

Mr. Rapier, former colorcd member Of Congress,
declares that the condition Of the coored people
of Alabama is worse to-day than 1t was Ave years
ago, There is more poverty, little less ignorance,
and very discoumgng prospects for the future.
He explains the destitute condition Of the people
on the ground Of short crops small return Tor
labor performed, the enormous prices Of the uCCcs-
arics OF life and the worn OUT nature Of the soil.
Indeed, he declares il ~ be u fact that the soil Of
A ALBANIA, In many districts dJusely populated,
hardly rcpays the tillage.-GU6e.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
To the PmIliC.

Under ordinary circumstances there is
no reason why change in the owner
ship of a newspaper should be brought to
the public notice, unless that change in
wolves also a change of principles and
policy. Some publicity having been
given, however, to u recent transaction, it
seems proper TO say that, owing to altered
business plans, gentleman who has for
a year or more owned Il large interest in
HE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has seen fit to
dispose of that interest. He has done 50
purely as business transaction, beliGv-
ing that the stock owned by him could
be made of more value if owned
by others, and that The RE-
PUBLICAN would be thereby relieved of
the disfavor which has in some quarters
been excited against it, While he knew
in the transaction only a gentleman of
long and successful experience as u news
paper publisher, there need now be no
hesitation in stating that the purchase
has been made by combination of gen.
tlemen who believe in the Republican
party and its principles, who have no
private ends to serve, and none of
whom seek Office, but who are con-
vinced that the time has come
when a vigorous effort should be
made to extend, specially through the
Southern States, the circulation Of
q Republican journal rs an efficient in
strument for the promotion of liberal ma
tional principles While they hope and
expect to give to the administration of
President Arthur cordial support, it is
not proposed that The REPUBLICAN shall
become the subservient organ of any man
or any administration. The right will be
reserved and exercised to criticise freely
but fairly anything which shall seem
detrimental to the Republican cause or
TO the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

The Uniformed Battalion Of PatriaTchs, /. o. o
f., have about completed arrangements for their
grand fair, to be held at Odd.Felows Hall from
the 18Th TO the 22d of this month. The prizes
range in value from 81 up 10 Sl30, aud every
ticket.holder has II chance In the list. The arti.
Cles to be voted Tor and ruiiied are numerous and
valuable, running from gold hairpin to II fine
road wagon valued at 500. The committee of ur-
rangemeub have set apart the 22d instant ms
widows and orphans day, when the widows and,
orphans Of the various lodges will be admitted
without charge,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
ROARDTNG.

u M. PERREARDS FRENCH HOTEL AND
- Restauraut private dining.room; firgl-cnss Ia
BILE Board In carte all day imported Wine by tile gal
lon 500 and sos Fourteenth street. ja2s-3m
FUNHE FREMONT HOUSE OFFERS MORE HOME
Il comforts than any hotel in the city, the halls
and passages are heated with steam, the rooms are
new and well furnished, and the table IL second to
none. Transient rates s25O and a. per day. monthly
S2h $40 SBi, and 80, SEQ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

me fsst,e ot THE WEEKLY NATIONAL RErrnLc M
ooHRa,ncci az Thursday, January =. 1852 HNd huud.
double shcet Of ciau pdpss dnddng-str columns
contains ne rrOm an Ddrs Or me tuOrd amt IS
sJ'ecdtV Interesting cDnfdfniug m, rOcs,tipUe Of
hC Ercc0i,C, LcVisiuC, ant Judictdt hr0Hcles NJ ne
Government, Including ne appointments, promotions,
dSsigiuucnS dHd di0HiSSriS IN at departments NJ GOr-
sInmclu Seruics contains Il uW r,jOrt 0r army and
Hdty BiOucmctds and or,isrS. itcl1icy sptcidi
Icdtpe Mr po,firai pcrgDtGi and social ant
ciCtV p0SSiD rMt Nation S6upNr,
IN short, II IS khC bcd uHd 0niV trsekiy paper IN
dme,7cd airina, m dddiiyu ~ nH ocerdt nctcs from
OIL parts or me lcorld -0mrctc photograph Of tOe,
d0inDs, and proceedings al MC OT,tui Or D,e Nation.
TERMS single cOpios ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY
CENTS Vcdr; ten c0pcs IN address,
DOLLAR per cppV Postage prtpdid by the publishers.
Sonplc copies nee.
NoIc Is he ibnS 10 subscribe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

In communication to Hon. Benjamin Butter
worth, chairman of the House Committee on
Civil Service Reform, Postmaster. General Howe
states that the postal regulation which provides
that mail. carriers shall be within the ages of
twenty -one ana iorty'hye years will be revoked.
In its place he Will issue AN order which shall only
supulate that the mail carriers be above the age
of lNenlN. .One NGArS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
WASHINGTON, u. C.. FEBRUARY 6, 1852.
Population Of the NaIiona! CanilaI. 10000.
Ann,,,rn,nn1. rn.Nirh,.

Athuhrhcnts No-NlShN.
NATIONAL THEATRE-JOhn Mccullough" The
Gladiator"
roHn's orrnA.HousE-Ford'sC Comic Opera Com.
pany-" Patience"
CAPITAL bTuENTRE-Nnriety.
Masonic TENpIE-washingon Light Guard Fair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
UORSES ANDCARRJAGES.

TSoR sALE-NEw AND sFCoND.mAND coU.
~ pclettes, Landnulettes, oupes, aud all other
styles of Carriages ROBERT II. GRAHAM, Re
jnll-in
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

TO the Editor of THE REPUBLICAN;
see in your issue Of this morning a letter ad
dressed to the President signed james G. Blaine -
is James G. Blaine constitutional adviser OF the
President? Who is 60 James g. Biaine2" Yours
ENQUIRER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

Many wonder how Pnrker's Ginger Tonic can
perform such varied cures, thinking II simply
essence Of giu-el when In fact II is made from
many valuable medicines which act beuefOially
on every diseased oGgan See other column.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
Now ~ Tho Time 10 subscribc.

The price n THE NATIoNAL RErunLicANhS matt
or at hc counter Is THREE CENTS for a single copVi
ttro tuccks TWENTY-FIVE CENrsi onc month FifrN
cENrs; ttro months oNr DOLLAR; three months one
DOLLAR Ann HALFi sir months. THREE DoLLARsi
ons yrur, SIX DOLLARS, postage prepaid by the pub
hthcrs.
ms delivered IN Washington and The suburbs by car
Ffers at me same rricS
There Is no bccr time hdR heprcscHt 10 subscribe for
ne ttriicst bfgtcd and hest newspaper published at
he National OtpidL Send copiCs 10 your tric,lds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

BoURBoNIsM is sulenly preparing to
give up the ghost In every Southern
State il feels its grip loosening 1t is be-
ing slowly smothered to death by the
putrid exhalations of its malodorous rec
ord. 1t will have no friends to hold
odge of sorrow when it has gone hence,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
Monday, February ls-Mr. J. X. EMMETT.

FRIDAY, Benefit OF Mr. John Mccullough.
SATURDAY NIGHT, Farewell Performance.
Grand Family Matinee, ON saturday, at o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
U. U. GEORGES.

Chiropodist, Anatomist and Manufacturer OF Fine
fashionable, and Easy Fitting BOOTS and ShOES
Under National Hotel,
Corns Bunions and Ingrowins Nails re-, perma-
nenty cured. Lasts madeto order ana preserved for
customers. se1S
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
Observation-Disclosures.

w n ~
A RT NEEDLEWORK IN CLASSES AND
"A privately. Specimens and terms at Mrs NJ. B.
BRUCE'S, 43i Ninth street northwest. fe6-u
WV TANTEE-FURNITURE WHOLE OR PARTS
w of Chamber Sets; walnut, oak. or painted; also
cane seat or rattan rocking and dining CHAIRS easy
good condition. NJ. FAIRFAX, City Post-Ollice. 43*
wv ANTED TO PURCHASE-A CIGAR STORE
w rent room suitable for one, on or near Penn.
sylvania avenue. Address j. II. W., Republican Of
flee. feJ-StF
INRENCH LESSONS-MME. LEPRINCE, FROM
~ Paris, will give conversational lessons In French
at her own and pupils residence; prices moderate;
hest city reierences also morning and evening classes
opening February 10 Cali ut 3l2 Third street north
west, fe2-i2t"
L ENSINGToN ART NEEDLEWoRK AND
IN Decorative EmbToidries taught after ROYAL
School, south KensngtOn, England; private lessons
and classes. Specimens and terms, Room ID, Vernon
Row, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street.
iaS0J2ts
DEAL ESTATE, UNIMPRoVED OR INIPRoV-
cash Money 10 loan on unimprovcd property. j.
w. STA Rl il2Q New York avenue. ja2Gm
WY ANTED SCRAP IRoN.--IOOO TONS OF
w Wrought and Cast Scrap Iron wanted; state
lowest cash price, delivered, POTOMAC MANU-
FACrUR1NG CO., Alexandria, Va. ia9tf
WY ANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN r.
w Beall, Room T. lIlO New York avenue, Is u Com.
missioner OF Deeds for every State and Territory,
United States Commissioner, Examiner and Notary
Pnbici always in Office from a. N. to5p. m. apSOly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE.
An Interesting Eetter 10 Dr. Loring from
an English ScIentIat,

Professor John Bennett Lawes, one Of the most
cmiuent scientific and practical investigators OF
Europe, and whose agricultural experiments in
England are famous all over the world, recognizing
and appreCiating the efforts of Commissioner
Lorng to elevate agriculture to the highest pos.
sibe standard, proposes to lend him his aid as fur
possible Professor Lawes has written DR.. Loring
from Rothamsted, St. Adams, England as follows
Some years ago made known my intention OF
providing for the continuation Of the Rothunsted
agricultural investigations after my death. My
laboratory, the field under experiment and n sum
of money, the interest of which will suffice ia
carry on the experiments, Will be placed in trust
for this purpose. Up to the present time ! have
merely left instructions in my will to enable my
executor to carry out my wishes lpropOse how
ever, shortly to create the necessary trust, which
hope may be accepted by the presidents of our
various scientific societies. l have always enter
tanned great admiration for the people aud in
sttutiOns of the United States and / should be
Rothamsted Investigations more directly available
TO those in your country who are interested In
agriculture.
THE SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE REQUIRES
for It's elucidation the aid of almost every other
science. II Is not, therefore, my intention TO limit
the scope of my Investigations which are to be
carried on, but do not intend that any portion OF
the funds shall be employed IN teaching, l have
always declined to take pupils, for consider that
original investigation ana instruction cannot be
very well carried on together. i would gladly
make an exception To this prohibition in favor of
u student sent from the United States, or would
visit your country every second or third year and
deliver lectures TO illustrate the bearing of our
periments upon the agriculture OF the States.
merely mention these rs ideas which occur TO me
at the moment My wish is to make the work
which will be carried on here available not only
to the agrlcutuTalsts of my own country, but also
to those of the United States. i should be glad II
the substance of my letter could be placed before
them so as to elicit their wishes on the subject.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

BY virtue of writ of heri facas issued out OF
the Clerks office of the Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia, and 10 me directed, l will
sell at uubllc sale, for cash, Al Thomas Dowlings
Auction store, southwest corner Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Eleventh street northwest, on SATURDAY,
the nth day Of February, lSsl at 10 o'clock M,
all the right, title claim, and interest of the defend
ant in aud 20 the following described property To wit:
one Wilder's Iron safe. Seized and levied upon
the property OF the defendant John V. w. Nanden.
burgh to satisfy Execution No ll09 at law, in favor
of Hiram Holmes.
O. f. HENRY,
fe2dtR United States Marshal ID. @
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
Mr.. Blnine's Lecture to the President

Mr.. Blaine's Lecture to the President.
We welcome Mr.. Blaine to the editorial
profession, which, in our opinion, he
should never have left for public station.
His busy pen is now his own, and, like
any other private citizen, he can compose
and publish essays on peace, war, COM
merce, or guano. He is an entertaining
writer, and his style is better adapted to
the publications he is now so frequently
sending out than it was to the
diplomatic service. When he spoke
for the Government it was difficult for
him to cramp his own erratic genius
within the confined limits of what was
required of him, and he was ever trying
10 say what he meant instead of what the
President meant. As the latter was bent
on peace, while Mr.. Blaine was for war;
it was difficult Though he made it pos
sible) to find expressions suited to both.
The public will look in vain for any
word in Mr.. Frelinghuysen's dispatch
betokening any anxiety as to the views
of any European powers There is sim
ply paragraph countermanding the
dulHOIlIy gwen ny -hi' blulIS iOI liit
return Of our special envoy to Chill and
Peru by way of Buenos Ayres and Rio
Janeiro This idea ofinviting all Ameri-
can nations to a conference and then os-
tentatiously hobnobbing with two of
them separately in advance was Mr.
Blaine's own. The President refused to
adopt it. 1t smacked too much of what
is known among politicians as "side
caucusing" The rage of the ex.Secre-
tary at not being able to control
the President is more amusing
than exciting. lie does not yet realize
that the people have not called him to
any participation in the duties of the
President, and that he is therefore not
responsible TO them for anything the
President may do. He is equally oblivi-
GUS TO the fact that the President was
chosen by the people to act in his pres
ent capacity in case of necessity, and that
he is not in any manner Irresponsible to Mr..
Blaine, except as single private citizen,
All these things will occur to the ex-
Premier as time rolls on, and then he will
lessen his big look and talk and write in
a less eXtravagant and authoritative tone.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

delicious odoT is impaired BY Floreston CO.
logne, which is always refreshing, no matter how
freely used.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
CHIROPODISTS,

USEEJ1E E'EET, S5S.
Relief without pain In few minutes Hard aud
Sot CoTns, Bunions, Club aud lngrowng Nails, Chill
blains, Vascular ENcreScenCes and other complaints
OF the feet successfully treated at DIR. WHITES
Chiropodial Establishment, lll8 Pennsylvania ave
nue., opposite Wizards Hotel. Hours, a. ~. 10 "a.
m, Established In Washington, d. O., In 1851, Pat
Ion1ed by the elite OF the world Fee u per wilt,
for putting the feet in order. jaB
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

why "PremIeH" This is not ministerial gov
eminent The Secretary Of State has no special
prominence granted him by law, and he is an
officer unknown 70 the Constitution, England and
France have Premiers, our PREMIER or first" Is
the President Of the United states- Boston Hcrald
Right you are. 1t was only Mr.. Blaine
who was Premier" MIR. Frelinghuysen
only pretends to be mere Secretary of
State
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
FOR SALE-Houses.


ENoR SALE
AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE ON MCPHERSON
SQUARE, CORNER X STREET.
We are authorized by General A. a, Humphrey. U,
s. A., TO sell his elegant residence, built and occupied
by himself on Mcpherson Square, corner street,
with fine stable on detached lot on large alley IN
square. The house is 30 feet front by II feet
deep, and was constructed by one OF the beat build
ers in Washington, no expense being spared To make
II hrst-class in every particular containing every
modern improvement for elegance and comfort. The
lot 20 by iO7 and for location is second TO in
the city.
For full particulars apply TO
ftIOS. ]. FISHER & CO.,
ja232w 1874 street, near Ebbitt House.
ENoR SALE AT ONCE
Five New Brick Dwellings, All Leased.
WILL PAY EIGHT PER CENT. NETT.
Other New Dwellings in the Northwest.
CHOICE LOTS
on Conn, Rhode Island, Mass, and N. II. avenues,
and on X. N, 10th and 18th streets
MONEY TO LEND ON REAL ESTATE.
VIM p YOUNG,
jail 1920 New York ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE.
Co nmencnR Monday February O. Every Evening.
and Saturday Matinee.
There VIII be no Matinee ON Wednesday.
Second and positively last week Of the highly sue.
cessiul engagement
OF the Eminent Tragedlnn,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06
WAsHINeToN LIGHT GUARD
FROM FEBRUARY 1 TO II, 1852,
Ar MASONIC TEMPLE HALL.
corner Ninth and L streets northwest

The ladies OF Washington city have made all tn,
necessary arrangements 10 hold Fair at Masonic
Temple from the LIST to the lith of February 1881 of
the purpose of raising n fund to provide Uniforms
and OvercOats for the Washington Light Guard. The
past services OF this Company and the energetic Of
forts of It's present members deserve the encourage
ment and support of every pubc-spirited resident OF
this city. Every holder of Season Ticket (price si
to the above Fair who presents the same for rcgisra
ton to the Secretary OF the General Fair Committed.
at Masonic Temple Hall, any evening during the
Fair, up to O'Clock p m on the 1th VIII he entitled
TO one chance in the Grand Drawing, which will take
place on Saturday evening February II. One hum
dred articles valued Rt from 81 To $3.50 will be given
70 the holders Of the lucky numbers Total value OF
the prizes, 800 Among the articles to be voted for
may be mentioned: one Knabe Concert Grand Piano
lvaued at 5G to the Musical Society receiving the
largest number OF vOtcs Square Plano; one Shell
(6y Waters TO The most popular member OF a Boat
Club; one dOuble-barreled Shot Gun; Lady's Gold
Watch and Chain: two SILK Dress Patterns; one sill,
yer Composing Stick, to the most popular printer;
Regulation Dress Sword and Belt; Officers Epau
ettes; Gold-Headed Cane; study Chair, TO the most
popular clergyman; Uniforms for Knight TemDlar,
]. o. o. F., X. Of p, Letter Carrier, Policeman, and
Fireman; Bicycle; Walnut Desk, for the most popu.
lar editor; one beautiful Doll (value, s25), and some
ten other articles,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-06

Season Tick "............. One Dollai
(eaCh ticket admits one person).
Single Admission Tickets Twenty-Five Cents
admitting gentleman and lady or two lades)
Childrens TtcketS..,.,. Cent?
(each ticket will admit two children.
For sale by members of the General Fair Commit.
tee and at the principal Hotels, Drug and Cigar
Stores ja30-eo6t