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National Republican., 1883-12-07
THE DANvILLr MASSACRE.
Memorial Services Held by CoIored Peo-
pie at stNunton-stirring Resolutions
Adoufed

Adopted.
Special Letter.
STAuNToN, VA, Doc. "a union service
of tho Mt. Zion Baptist and Augusta Street
M. L. church organizations was held in tho
first named church Sunday afternoon, aud
attended by an immense audience. Rov. H.
II. Porter. pastor of Mt. Zion church, pro.
sided, and said that they had not gathered in
political meeting, but TO make n solemn
protest against the inhuman and unlawful
outrages practiced upon their people Mt Dan
ville.and other sections of their state. He
said 'lnasmuch as Gen. Early had resolu-
tions of sympathy for the murderers, it be-
hooves us as good citizens and Christians to
extend our sympathy to and prayer for the
widows and orphans of the murdered"
Rev. DIR. Riddick then presented a series of
resolutions in an elegant speech, saying that
the sentiment contained therein mot his full
Endorsement. Mr.. q. f. Stevens, principal of
the colorcd public school here, also spoke, and
among those present woro Revs A. b. Wilson,
| ID. d., of Sandy Springs, Md; s. M. Tate, and
ii. S. Watson, of this place.
| Tho resolutions, which were Unanimously
| adopted were as follows;
ResolUed, That we, believing in tho fotherhood
| of God and brotherhood of man, do without
| malice toward any people express BY these reso.
| lutions our disapproyal aud condemnation Of tho
| Dnnville massacre, through which seven colored
| men were murdered; aud we also condemn the
killing of Others In other parts of this state the
| outcome of the race issue raised by a part of the
| press, the Danvile and other circulars and public
| speakers during the late legislative campaign in
| Virginia.
ResoIuyd That we call upon tho ''powers that
be- for the no nor, integrity, and welfare of the
| state and In the name OF God, justice aud hu.
manity to call no halt until the guilty shall be
| punished according TO equity and law.
Rcso'Ued We hereby define our position as good
citizens, having our action based upon humanity,
| justice and patriotism.
| ReSoiUed As part Of our religion, we hereby
visit the iathorloss and widowed of the deceased
men through our heartfelt prayer and sincere sym
| pnthy In the loss they have sustained, and com.
mend them to God, who Is the mther TO the father
less and husband to the widow.
Reso'yed That these resolutions be engrosesd and
forwarded to tho coOred citizens of Danviile, and
| the proceedings of this meetiug be published iu
the UlNeV VirHinidR. New ori Globe, Indianapolis
| World, Brooklyn uont1r, Peoples Advocate, Ma.
TioNAL REPUBLICAN,, Richmond Star, and other
| leading DnDers
National Republican., 1883-12-07
DEPARTMENT. DOTS.

The National Board Of Health has decided to
ask congress to Te-enact tho quarantine law
which expired in June last. A bill has been pre-
pared with this object in view, which also pro
vides for the restoration of certain lapsed appro-
prlations. DR.. II. A. Johnson a member OF the
The postmaster genera has ordered the dlscon-
continuance of the West Troy IN, Y)postoflce on
Jan. / and the establishment In lieu thereof ofa
as West Troy station, aud 20 be under the control
of the postmaster of the!Troy Office, Four addi-
dtional letter carriers have been allowed for tn
increased service,
The secretary Of the interior has rejected the ap
pllcation of the mayor and city council Of Lead
Villo Col TO enter certain lands for town site pur
poses, on the ground that the greater portion hni
already been patented as placer claims or reserved
for hospital and cemetery purposes, Such por'
tons of the lands, however, as are not already
disposed OF and can be eeggIegated Will be hel(
RubjeQttQ eptTY by the CITY,
National Republican., 1883-12-07
MIR. BArEMAN,s DINNER PARTY.
The Friends Whom the Banker Enter
tanned Last Night.

The dinner given by Mr.. A. Il. Bateman,
tho banker, to a select circle of his friends at
Chamberlin's last night was a recherche af
fair, characterized by tho elegance of its
appointments and the taste displayed In its
arrangements. The floral designs that orna-
mentcd the table wero artistic and elaborate.
They were the creation of Mrs. Bateman's
taste, by whom also was the design of the
table planned.
| Tho centerpioce was composed of cardinal
flowers and chrysanthemums, while suspended
above it was a massive candelabrum holding
six candles of prsmatic hucs. There were
| four other flower pieces tastcfully arranged
in artistic style. Upon tho mantel and in
the corners were four candelabrums, each
holding colored candles, the light of which
produced a pretty effect upon the table fur
nishings aud cast bold shadows on the walls
and floor. Tho service of tho dinner, in all
respects was elegant, and the menu ap.
poaled at once to the taste aud
the tooth. 1t was rs follows:
Blue points, celery, Johannisberger cabinet
1920 vintage; Julien soup, boiled bass, Span
ish potatoes; fiet of beef, mushrooms and
trutfles; Gordon rouge, potato croquettes,
swectbread pattys, Chan Yquem, cold aspara-
gus, stewed terrapin, Saratoga chips; orange
Romaine canvas back ducks, Clos Vougeot,
hominy and celery salad, chuse, roguefort
and brie, fruit, English plum pudding, brandy,
Jules Robnss, 30 years old.
The guests were seated at the large cir
cular table, rnagniiicently decorated with
choice flowers, in the Swami addition to
Chamberlin's, which was formerly used
as the art gallery of the old Mary.
land statesman. Among tho guests pres
ont were Secretary Folgor, Justices Woods
and Matthews, Senators Sherman, Jonas aud
Plumb, Representatives Keifer, Mitchell, and
Calkins, Mr.. ID. p. Morgan, of New York; Mr..
Assistant Secretary New and Assistant Post
master Generals Hatton and Elmer Commits.
sioncr Dudley Mr., John w. Thompson, Mr..
ii. ID. Cooke, Mr. Thomas Hyde, Mr.. G. T
Bell, Mr.. d. X. Mckee. Mr.. Stilson Hutchns
Mr., Z. f. Andrews, aud Mr.. Quigley, of New
| York
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The National Rifles.

was held last night, at their music hall Ont of
o membership of eighty-eight sixty-five an-
swered roll call. The recruiting committee
recommended to the company the election of
six gentlemen for active membership, and
they were on ballot elected. Tho following
named gentlemen were on application elected
honorary members of the command; Hon. A.
w. Wyman. DIR. II. G. Thompson, j. II. Ver-
milya, A. Il. Fowler. James b. Lambie, Fred
Wright, A. M. Kloczewski, J.. Douglass, and
Henry s. Lichan. The company decided to
give grand musical entertainment at an
early day for its benefit. The arrangement
for the same has bean referred to tho commit
tee on entertainments. An invitation was
accepted to attend the next reception of the
Veteran COrps
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Dinner 10 Gov. RobLnson.

At the annual meeting of the Massac hu-
setts Republican association, held Wednesday
evening, there were elected for the ensuing
year Hon. George B. Loring, commissioner of
agriculture president; J. d. Smith, first vice
president; T. f. O'Brien, second vice presi-
don't; A. II. G. Richardson, recording secre-
tary; III. b. Bennett, treasurer, and Samuel
Baxter, financial secretary. 1t was resolved
to give reception and supper TO Hon. Geo.
ID. Robinson, governor-elect of Massachusetts,,
previous to his departure from this city, to
be inaugurated as governor of the "Old Bay
Stata -
National Republican., 1883-12-07

THE trial of young Mutt for killing N. L,
Dukes was attempted at Uniontown, Pa,
on Wednesday, but failed for tho reason that
no jury could be obtained. The circum.
stances of this case caused the trial to be
regarded with great interest throughout the
state. Tho judge ordered the case certified
to the courts of Allegheny county, whero il
will speedily bo tried, A brilliant array Of
counsel with Senator Voorhees, at tho head,
are engaged, and the case promises to rank
with the most noted in the annals of crimi
nal Jurisprudence.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

THE first page of THE NATIONAL REpuB-
L1cAN this morning presents the fnost array
of local news that has ever been published in
this city. While it would not form the ground
work for the plot ofa sensational novel, because
the incidents are somewhat disconnected, and
the general reader might lose tho thread Of
the story before finishing tho whole
six columns, it presents complete directory
of the different business houses at tho ma
tional capitol, aud shows that the proprietors
of those establishments believe in the value
of advertising in THE NATIONAL REPUBLI-
CAN. 1t is q page which can be preserved as
record of tho varied occupations which
thrive in our midst, and will prove of great
assistance TO our citizens and strangers in
indicating where they can make their Christ
mas purchases.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
MARINI'S SoIREE.
The Ladies and Gentlemen Who Assisted
al His Opening Entertainment.

Marinis first soiree of the season given
last night was brilliant success. The hall
was tastefully decorated and the attendance
large. Among those present were Miss Es-
telle Bois, Madge Burke Nellie Winnie, Marie
Wilkins, Lizzie Mitchell, Lulie Orms, Sadie
A. Rogers, Mary NJ. Wilson, Leila Hicks,
Nellie Holmes, Jennie Calvert, Minnie
Russell, Nettie Reeves, Louise Rheem,
the Misses Korn, Gorilla Smith, Minnie
Crawford, Ovina Chandler, Miss Speak, Mamie
Macauley. Katie Smith, the Misses Van Hook,
Mrs. Joe Parsons, Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Clark,
Mai. and Mrs. Clifford, Mr.. and Mrs. Smart,
Messrs DR.. c. b. Welch, r. Zappone, Prof. N.
s. Hodgekins, George Parks Fred. Rowell
DR., II. s. Wise, Fred Crocker, James Davis
L. II. May, G. N. Gardner, Ed Pool, II. s. Il.
Higgins, II. ]. Rowell r. Ward, q. Il. Parks,
T. N. Raymond, and ID. II. Taylor.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Fire an a Tenement House.

New YORK, Dec. Ga fire broke out early
this morning in tenement in the rear No,
65 Mott street. Two men jumped from a
third story window, and were unhurt Many
rushed to tho roof and escaped to neighbor-
ing building by an iron stairway. Mrs
through the flaming stairway to the street
and had her face and hands badly burned
After her came an aged man named Sheehan
whose hands were burned and hair singed
Whom the flremen entered tho building they
found tho apparently lifoless body OF Mrs
Julia MGGrath on tho third floor, She had
fallen, overcome by tho smoke Her death /:
momentarily expected.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Failed and Skinned.

FORT SMITH, ARK, Dec. 6.-plunkett &
Wright, leading merchants of Lavoca, in this
county, failed yesterday. Their liabilities are
$4,000, with no assets. 1t is alleged that
they have recently been selling goods regard
less of cost. Tho creditors of the firm became
alarmed and attached tho store, but they
were too late. The remainder Of tho goods
had been sent to Indian territory, Plunkett
and Wright have absconded.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
reached

THE Presidents message has met with al.
most universal appreciation. The leading
exceptions are the Mormons of Utah and the
English newspapers. The former arc bowling
vici)usly over his recommendation for the
abolishment Of the territorial form of govern.
mcnt, aud the latter arc deeply grieved over
his lack of craftsmanship in failing to recon-
mend the establishment of free trade. 1t is
sad but we cannot all be happy.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

hard to advance any good reason why it
should not promptly bo passed. Aud that is
the amendment to permit tho President to
veto clauses and items in appropriation bills.
There can be no reasonable objection to such
q measure, and there is a good chance for
somo member to win enduring honor by intro
ducng and fighting such an amendment
through during this congress.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The Court OF CIntms,

Tho court of claims was yesterday engaged
in hearing the case of George II. Boston
against the District of Columbia for balance
alleged to be due under o contract with the
tho old board of public works aud the case of
John w. Boaman against tho United States,
being claim for balance of salary as treas
ury agent at the seal fisheries in Alaska,
The latter case is tho first one tried by the
court under the provisions Of the Bowman
National Republican., 1883-12-07

WE learn that the foreman of tho grand
jury at Danvlle was one Of /" the committee
of forty" who prepared the report on the
riot" Two other members of that famous
grand jury of eight men were members of 4" the
committee of forty" OF course they sus.
tanned their own report Is there deeper
depth of infsmy than this grand jury have
Reached?
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Why an Editor Got Mad,

A tailor, anxious TO get the views of the press
on the subject, wrote to different editors, asking
''what do you think of knee breeches2 Would
you object to appearing in them2" ono reply,
filled with bitter indignation, he discovered owed
It's venomous spirit to the fact that the writer was
u woman,
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The ochiltree Pnrty,s Adyantagsa.
NetU York Sun

The present house is quite varied. 1t consists
Of republicans, democrats, Independents, green
back. labor man, and Thomas Porterhouse oohil-
tree. Numerically the democrats have great ad-
vantage. but IN point of intellect the ochiltree
party is in majority. No other party has the for
tile invention, the broad experience, the acquaint-
ance with foreign potentates and domestic affairs
which the oohiltree party has. Tho great, the
important question u, Where viii. the oohllEec
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Ohio Amuscnnnnta.
Cincinnati Enquirer.

Libel suits against newspapers arc provorbially
bad speculatlons. In an Ohio town last week a
man sued paper that had called him liar for
slO,OOO and the jury sized him up at five cents.
Since the verdict the chief amusement in the town
has been to call the disappointed plaintiff up by
telephone as follows; "Hellol Is that ---T'
"Yes, SIR" "Well, you're liar, Draw on me at
sight for fye cents"
National Republican., 1883-12-07

THE impression beginsto porcolNto through
tho country that Joe Mulhatton was in Now
York about the time the World published its
pretty story of Mr.. Tilden's intention to do
nate his Gramefcy Park palace to the city for
n public library
National Republican., 1883-12-07

CONGRESS is slow to pass amendments to
tho constitution, and its conservatism in that
respect is the height of wisdom. But there is
ono amendment suggested by the President
that is of such obvious utility, so free from
political bearing, so plainly in the interest Of
economy and reform, and so sure of adoption
by tho states, if passed by congress, that it iS
National Republican., 1883-12-07
I.nhorers rhroMn Out or Emnloxmsnt.

TRENTON, N. j., Dec 6.-The Trenton Iron
company closed their rolling mill temporarily
last night. Two hundred and fifty hands are
thrown ont Of employment. II is expected
duced wages The outlook at oil the iron
and wire mills here is unpromising The
Trenton Iron company's trade is chiefly in
wire, nearly 800 wire drawers being employed.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

THE Eccning star, one Il the best afternoon
papers in the country, has enlarged, and now
appears as an cight-column paper. THE RE.
PUBLICAN rcjoices in tho Stars prosperity
AMI hoDes il will long continue.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

In prohibiting tho stringing of any moro
electric wires upon poles in this city, the dis
trict commissioners have earned tho gratitude
of the citizens of Washington. Those wires
are constant menace to the lives Of every
person who walks the streets
National Republican., 1883-12-07
suspense IleIIeYed.
K1nsdg Clfv JOurnal.

hdHsu9 CIV JOVTNuE,
The New York papers tell us that "Mr Hewitt
has returned from Europe with brighter eye
aud ruddler cheek" We arc proud of II. We
had not heard from Mr. Hewitps cheek since tho
panic of 1876, and we had begun to fear II might
have retired from public life and set up brass
L4Qupdry.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
No Reaipnntinn.

Postmaster General Gresham authorizes
the denial in the strongest terms of the state
ment that he was proposing TO resign to sue
ceed Judge Drummond, who will shortly re-
tire from the United States circuit judgeship
nf Illinoia
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Muniiicent Gift 10 a church.

CHICAGO, Dec. Goldman Wheeler Of this
city, who has already made number of val
uabio bequests to the Episcopal church, has
decided the church q valuable tract Of land in
the western division OF tho city and advanced
5000, 900 toward the erection of q church pre-.
paratory school. The design is to be after
that Of Oxford, prominent feature of the
structure being chapel and library of
10 600 volumes,
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The Cnrcornn Cadets

The musical and dramatic entertainment
at Williard's hall, for the benefit of the Cor
coran Cadet corps, was attended by large
and apprecative audience. The programme
consisted of vocal and instrumental music
recitations, tableaux, and concluded with a
very amusing and interesting farce entitled
"Poor Pillicoddy."
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Two White Elephants.

NtEU IUTN ITTUUNt
Mr.. Barnum says that after infinite trouble and
pains he has secured white elephant The
democratic party has an elephant on It's hands,
also. Mr.. Barnum's beast comes from Siam. The
democrat halls from Kentucky, Mr. Barnum's
troubles are over. The democratic agony is just
hngun
National Republican., 1883-12-07
ben ButIor's Gall.

NetO Orleans Pfcdyane.
Gov. Ben Butler, according to THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN, convinced some of his intellectual
constituents that during his term of Office he had
reduced letter postage from two to three cents
He has the gall of congressman who appropri-
ates the credit for all government appropriations
National Republican., 1883-12-07

A'H cAco man has just given 100000 to
his ciurch. Chicago men have to pay high
for heavenly insurance, but they don't mind
expenses out there. ... .H..
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Rejected Bids.

All the bids for furnishing freight elevators
for the assay office and the public stores
building in New York have been rejected and
new proposals will be invited.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Guilty OF Murder.

JERSEY CITY, N, j., Dec. 6.--The jury
rendered a verdict of murder in tho second
fatally stabbed Yiucenzo Tartaro in Hobo
ken, on Sept n,
National Republican., 1883-12-07
ISoop 10 be Takcn 20 New Jsrsey.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 6.-Chief of Police
Foural, of New Brunswick, arrived here to-
day with requsition papers for the return OF
John Koop, who has confessed the murder OF
Amanda Flach, at Perth Amboy N. j., last
June. The prisoner will be taken TO New
Jersey tomorrow.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

A TEXAS man proposes to sue the govern
ment to recover the value of his emancipated
slaves. Texas produces enormous quantities
of horned cattle, cactus, cotton. and gall
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Thn Cs,,.,,n Rnnnrtn.

The second volume Of the Tenth Census
Reports is now ready for distribution. 1t
treats on statistics of manufactures, with
special reports on iron, steel, aud glass and
textile manufactures and chemical products
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Che ataIitltil 1IpnlrIiGtlI.
Tsrm. To sni,acrIbcrsi

naiiyediton 10y mail, postage propald), per yoor,
$500; six months, $500; three months. 500. To
city subscribers, delivered by carrier-Per year,
sG0o per month, soc.
Weekly edition postage prepaid) per yoar, 81 80
six months 75c.
Sample copies sent on application.
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drOft, express postofoe order, postal note or reg
istcrod letter. Money sent in any other way is at
the risk Of the person sending It. Address
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Washington, b. c.
Jnhr6d a, nc r. o. as second class mail matter.
Posfdqe on single coDies 2 cents.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The Presldent,s Dread.

Mr.. Arthur was not embarrassed by the armed
crank from Kentucky. The only thing he dreGdl
is the unarmed man from that commonwealth wht
Is in search of an office,
National Republican., 1883-12-07

THE courts of Pennsylvania are giving cold
comfort to life insurance spectators who
have been investing their money in assigned
policig5. '- 'HIu.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

party stand7 Tho country waits with bated breath
till this strong and fresh organization from the
bounding sou'west ranges itself definitely. The
Oohlltree party has the floor
National Republican., 1883-12-07
CURRENT GOSSIP.
TILE w11.n wrsrrnN n1n1.

THE WILD WESTERN GIRL.
She touches my cheek, and CULVER
tromble with exquisite pains
She sighs-liko an overoharged rlvor
My blood rushes ON through my veins.
She smiles-and in mad-tigor fashion,
AS shc.tiger fondes her own,
clasp her with icrceness and passion,
And kiss her with shudder and groan.
-Eiid Wheeler.
SHE smiled when mentioned the oysters,
And grinned at tho sight of u stow,
Very much as n frolicsomc boy stlrs
When he dons his first jacket of blue.
Igozed with enchantment aud wonder,
On her beautiful Omaha hair,
And squandcred my money like thunder
On this wild witching maiden so fair.
But when she was filed to replelion.
With stews and hot coffee and fries.
And the supper had reached a completion,
In front Of her Bon Butler eyes;
Behold, she arose from the table,
And accepted the arm of another,
And ere to pursue was able,
She had gone with her strapping big brother
--nhSrgoo Gam
National Republican., 1883-12-07

Amusements.
NATioNAL,-Mnggio Mitchell
FoRD'S-Dun Oporwbompany.
DINE EMUsEuM-Matinee and evening performance.
CoMQuE.-snelbaker's Majestic Consolidation.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-03-22

Trade during the past week has been
good, although the boom IN real estate
has had rather depressing effect on
other branches of business. From the
most reliable sources We compile the
following.
FLOUR is very firm, and has ad-
vanoed a little since our last report, a.
will be seen by quotations elsewhere.
Heavy shipments have recently arrived,
as dealers are Stocking up. A number
Of the smaller mills In Oregon and
Eastern Washington have shut down,
on account of being unable to secure
the necessary wheat for grinding. This
scarcity Of wheat is caused BY the in
tense cold having killed the winter
wheat, and the necessity Of farmers re-
seeding their ground. Large lots Of
SEED are being shipped to Oregon from
California.
OATS Is firm and unchanged. Five
tons wore sold on Tuesday BY Cove 4
Wilson at $40 per ton. This il the
highest iobbinc sale noted. Retail
prices have advanced to "a cents per
pound. The tendency ia stronger, as
the supply in the country is quite linn
tied.
BETTER is firmer. No country but
ter is coming in to speak of, and will not
until about the LIST Of May. California
butter supplies the market.
EGGS-Owing to the high prices of
meat, and the low rate for eggs, the CON-
sumption of the latter was very great.
In consequence of this the price has
jumped during he past week from 70
cents per dozen to IS cents, the latter
price being paid by jobbers for fresh
eggs.
POTATOES weaker, at former quota
lions, with more sellers than buyers.
james Sharkey sold 1000 bushels dsliv-
cred on the bank of White River to a
tirm in Seattle this week, at 25 cents per
bushel. The retail price keeps up to
from soto 60 cents per bushel.
HAY-Very firm, with AN advancing
market. Dealers are paying from SIS
to $40 per ton on the bank, and retail
ing at $25 per ton. The dry weather IN
California has sent the hay market
booming, and it is liable to 60 much
higher before the season is over.
CHOP FEED-Very firm. Principal
~ California feed is used here, and is
now sold at $3.50 per ton.
MEATS-A material advance will be
noted in the wholesale prices of meats
of all kinds as will be seen by reference
to our market report elsewhere.