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National Republican., 1883-10-18
Cougrcsan,,n sprIpns,

Mr.. j. T. spriggs, member-elcct from Utica,
N. Y, is in the city, selecting q home for the
winter He was yesterday requested by a
REPUBLICAN reporter to state whether Mr.,
Tilden was candidate for president.
MIR. Tilden would not need to be candi-
date for nomination" said Mr.. Spriggs. HE
will be nominated If he is willing, but have
no idea that ho will accept the nomination.
| think he is more anxious to prolong his life
than to be president. OF course he is in bet
ter health than le was three years ago, but l
don't think he will accept the nomination.
IL looks very much rs if he intended to live.
He has been improving his fine place Mt
Gramercy park, and y suppose he intends to
use it,"
AS to the spoakorship, Mr., Spriggs declined
to give his sentiments other than that people
had been trifle hasty ins putting him down
as supporter of Mr. Cox under all circum-
stances. although, as he said. ho was friend
and admirer of that gentleman.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

The racing on the Ivy City course yestor-
day was of Il highly interesting character
Mis- Woodfprd in very fast time, the fiGvorite,
Eolc, coming in at the tail of the procession.
Iroquois did not .t.rl. The other winners
were Col. Sprague, BurcI, Aranaa, and Abra-
ham, The horse Jim McGowan, w. c. DAILY,
his owner, and w. Meany, his jockey, were
ruled Off the track by the Jockey club di.
rectors last evening, evidence having been
produced 10 show that the race was thrown.
Bets on the steeplcchase were declared of.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
BATTLEFIELD HISTORY.
The "Rcpubiican's Suggestion Heartily
Endorsed.


hope your editorial relative TO Correct
History Of the War may produce an impress
sion upon those for whom twas especially in
tended to interest in so important n matter.
As you state. "the half has not been told of
tho late war, aud what has been told has been
poorly told"
1t is pertinent that we should inaugurato
tho movement toward this purpose at tho
scenes Of the threshold of tho war. G., Bull
Run-and, if properly carried out it will
most likely result in similar movements on
all other important fields that will secure a
thorough and exhaustive, rs we'll as u correct,
history of the war
And am convinced that we shall havo the
most earnest and hearty cooperation of our
late opponents, now the citizens of u common
country.
Col Thornton, of Gen. Ewcll's staff who
entertained us ON the fields of Bull bun last
Monday with his extensive knowledge of the
first and second fights, resulting from his
associations in the confederate army, as well
as long residence upon the grounds since
the war, made the statement that be and
some of his brother cOnledera had already
proposed to bring the soldiers together from
the north and the south in n large camp TO
hold for u week, and having consulted
the railway authorities, they have agreed
to favor the movement SO far as,
in such an event. to lay track
to the battle grounds from thoir main stem,
and iu any other way possible contribute to
tho success of tho movement In such man
ner the correct history of the memorable
fights upon these grounds, and probably upon
several others where the same armies con-
tended, say at Fredericksburg, Antietam,
and Gettysburg, could be written up
through committee selected to ascertain all
the facts and receive personally the state
monts on the ground, of both union and con-
fodorate officers.
Gen. ROsGcrans and several other officers, in
fact all with whom l have conversed upon
the subject, heartily favor the project sug-
gested by Col. Thornton, which of all other
movements is best calculated to carry out tho
views which you have presented in securing
to the country Correct history of the war"
In order to ascertain tine disposition of our
soldiers of the north to this end | would
recommend that they communicate with
Gen. w. S. Rosecrans, at Washington, and
soldiers of the confederate army with Col.
Thornton, at Manassas, Va, and if n hearty
encouragement is given we can inaugurate
the movement next summer or fall with a
camp of such magnitude ana intelligence
from both sources rs to form q history of this
section at least that will be forever consid-
cred the standard authority of the country
and the world ut largo. Respectfully,
ROBERT A. DIMMICK.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
lie Was a soIdlcr. and Not a snllor.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17.-The contest be-
foro the register of wills over letters of ad-
ministration granted to the stcpsister of John
Bowen was withdrawn to-day. 1t was
claimed that the deceased's estate was entitled
oS3io prize money of the Japanese indemnity
fund, in view of his having served on the
United States ship Wyoming. When the
case was called to-day counsel for the appli-
cant, Marth Bowen, the alleged widow of the
deceased, stated that he would withdraw the
Bowen was serving in tho ranks of the Sd
Pennsylvania artillery at the timo it was
claimed he was n sailor on board the Wy
oming, aud that neither party in the present
contest is entitled TO any part of the indem-
nifty fund. He stated further that ho would
send to tho authorities at Washington all the
information he had on the subject
National Republican., 1883-10-18

TIE administration of New York city is
rotten to the core. Millions have been stolen
by dishonest officials and the men whose
business it is to inquire into the stealinGs, and
ascertain the extent of the loss, refuse to tako
any stcps looking to an investigation. They
are afraid to move lest they may discover
frauds that would dwarf the operations Of the
Tweed ring. Up to the present writing Mr..
Dana has not manifested The slightest desire
to turn the democratic rascas out of the city
government. lie has u very large sized camel
or something in his eye, but he may bo pur-
Buadcd to take notice Of the stealing that is
going on uu' 'a2 his nose.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
Democratic Methods.

Affairs at the Soldiers home at Dayton,
Ohio, are in a lamontable condition under
democratic management. 1t has been ascer-
tanned that the morning after the election an
inmate of tho home was found upon tho
streets of Dayton in dying condition, having
been brutally beaten. 1t now turns out that
he had been drinking, and it is thought he
was beaten because OF his threats TO expose
the democratic scheme of running the elec.
tion at the home. Two other inmates Of the
home have died since Tuesday from the Of
fects Of whisky furnished them on that day
by the democratic manipplator5 Itis asserted
by tho Cleveland Leader that certain promi-
mont democrats at Dayton donated barrel of
whisky for the purpose of dobauching the
inmates of tho home. This whisky was, on
Sunday and Monday Put into pocket TASKS
National Republican., 1883-10-18
For tho Advancement OF women.

CHICAGO Oct. 1.-THE eleventh annual
congress of the Association for the Advance
ment of Women began here at $50 o'clock
this afternoon, q large number of distin-
gushed women from all parts of the country
being in attendance. Julia Ward Howe, the
aged president, made the opening address,
and referred with some feeling to the first
session of the association held in this city in
1872, and to the fact that many of those
concerned in the initial organization had
passed away. She declared that great deal
had been accomplished for and by the
women of the country during the intervening
period, but declared that the great reforms
were to come after the present leaders had
quilted their sphere of action, as the world
was slow in according to woman what was
her right.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

THE New York World is trying to terrori2o
the press of Gotham by threatening to in
augurpte u season of personal journalism if
the editors do not turn their attention to
somebody else and let Mcssrs Pulitzer and
Cockerell alone in the future. When the
World people turn their mud batteries loose
the inhabitants of southeastern New York
will have to hold their fingers on their noses.
The entire section of country will DO pla;-
tered over. Tho Cincinnati newspaper war
will be purity and peace by comparison, Tho
mighty editors will quail at the prospect and
shut UP.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
No sympathy for 1ngalIs,s Constituent.


SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. IA letter was re-
ceived by Acting Gov. Thomas of Utah, yes
terday, from Senator ingalls,, of Kansas, in
relation to the lynching of John Murphy by
vigilantes, in Park City, Utah, several weeks
ago. The senator says that Murphy was u
former resident Of his county in Kansas and
was q good neigh Dor, and he appeals to the
governor to offer reward for the apprehen-
sion of the vigilantes There are no funds at
the command of the governor for this pur-
pose The sympathy of the people in the
section in which the lynching was done is
with the vigilantes, and the grand jury, (which
adjourned on Monday, failed to indict any of
them, although the case was brought before
them. This is the case in which the vigilantes
compelled a railway conductor to take his
train at midnight and carry them from Park
City to Coalville, where they took Murphy
from Jail, carried him back to Park City, and
hung him to telegraph pole, for the murder
of miner, named Brannen.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

Gov. BUTLER and MIR. S. j. Randall agree
that tobacco aud whisky cost too much.
Both these statesmen advocate the repeal of
the interfal revenue tax laws. Mr. Joseph
Modill, fditor Of the Chicago Tribune, in his
testimony before Mr.. Blar's committee re.
Gently, 81 that the poor men of this coun-
.s,fe poor only because they had to pay
so much for whisky and tobacco. 1t is only
fair. therefore, TO put Mr.. MGdill with Mr.,
Randall and Coy. Butler in tho appeal fol-
cheaper whisky.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
French and Americans Claims Commis-
hlsn

The French and American claims commits
sion at its session yesterday made an order
be led before the twenty-frst of January
next. Tho number of ca ses on tho docket is
about two hundred, and thre are set for every
day between this and the date above men
toned. Counsel for either government is re-
quired to file notice in case he intends to avail
himself of the privilege of oral argument
which the treaty grants. The business of the
commission, IL is said is being disposed of as
rapidly as possible, and the commissioners
and counsel are making every effort to finish
the work by April l, 1884, the timo fixed
by the treaty for the termination of the COM
mission
National Republican., 1883-10-18

REToRMER," the exact amount of tho
grab engineered through the postoflice de-
partmcnt by Charles Enema Smith, charter
member of your association, is eight hun
dred and three thousand four hundred and
seventy-nine dollars and thirty-seven cents.
Sad, isn't it?
National Republican., 1883-10-18

The mystery Of the murder of Ada Atkiu-
son, near Lafayette Ind, has been cleared
up. The murderer Il depraycd old farm
hand has confessed the deed, aud lynching
is threatened. II is probable, however, that
the law will be allowed to take its course.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
81, murders I'm Two wceI,s.

DENVER, Coll, Oct. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Los Vegas, New Mexico says:
A bad state of affairs exists along tho advance
line of the Mexican railway. Six men have
been murdered during the past two weeks,
and life is at u great discount. A party of
railway men yesterday found the skeletons
of three Texas cattle thieves murdered near
Glorieta, four years ago. The exact fate of
tho thieves was unknown until now.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
stool Tor tic Cruisers.

The navy department was informed yester-
day that the work of constructing the new
steel cruisers has been commenced under very
favorable circumstances. The PhUniXville
mills, of Pennsylvania, has received an order
from the naval advisory board for 425 steel
blooms, weighing $4,000 pounds, to DO con.
vertod into highly tested armor plates for the
nnW NCSsnlH.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

carded by the watchmon, one canceling ma
chine, desks, carpets, chairs, mucilage, and
many other articles, A steam pump brought
tho highest figure, $50 and u lot of stationery
tho lowest. 10 cents. Tho total amount
realized was S1,065.0O. Tho bidders were
principally second hand dealers The old
watchmon's hats and caps are now displayed
for sale on ID street.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

LORD CoLEEIDGE will arrive in Washing
ton this afternoon. lIo will BE- the guest of
the Bar association. llo will not be per
mittcd to go hungry during his stay Of Il
week in the national capital.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
The Reduction OF Postnuo Rate.

Postmaster General Gresham has made the
following ruling: "Tho reduction on the first
instant of the domestic rate of postage from
3 to cents reduced also from the same date
from to cents per half ounce the double
postage: charge made in pursuance Of section
1913, revised statutes, upon letters for de-
livery in the United States commonly called
ship letters, which are conveyed to this
country by vessels not regularly employed in
conveying mails,n
National Republican., 1883-10-18
Court or Alnhnmn CInim..

In the court of commissioners of Alabama
claims yesterday, cases No, 1859, Alexander
G. Bethel VS., the United States, and No $500,
Sarah G.. Green, administrators, Vs. tho
United States wero argued and submitted.
Case No. 1861, Gilbert Allen, surviving
partner, VS.. tho United States, was argued in
part for claimants Adjourned
National Republican., 1883-10-18

Coy. BENJAMIN L. BUTLER takes griovous
chances wlcu he decides that woman is not
a illegal pcrsol," aud appointia man to fill
the vacancy caused by her presence on the
Massachu cts boarTof hca tn, lunNcy, and
charity. One company of his motley follow
ing for the fight for the presidency has been
doused with cold water by this proceeding.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

Poor dear old sensitive Post. 1t doesn't
believe that colored man has any rights
that white man is bound to respect, and yet
it tries to make point against THE REPUB-
LrcAN for printing pleasantly in tho shape
of conversation between two colored men.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is in favor of
every right for the colored man guar
anteed him by the civil rights
bill just declared unconstitutional by
the supreme court. More, it favors the
passage of another civil rights bill, or an
amendment to tho constitution that will
secure to colored men every right that it was
the intontion of the republican party and all
loyal men to guarantee them by the bill passed
upon by the supreme court. viii the Post
daro claim as much? One word will answer
us, but the Post dare not answer it that way.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
rhe Int Treasury snIe.

Tho treasury committee appointed by Sec
rotary Folger to superintend the sale of con-
demned property belonging to the treasury
department made their report of the transac-
ton yesterday to the secretary. Among the
items sold wero twenty-iour butcher knives,
a large lot of old straw hats and caps dis
National Republican., 1883-10-18
yisitors mt die IyhIto Housc.

Among tho Presidents visitors yesterday
were Secretary Frelinghuysen, Gen. Rose
Grams, Rev.. Hyatt Smith, Mr.. s. b. butcher,
and ID. b. Eaton and Prof. Gregory, of the
civil service commission, and number of
pioneers from the Pacific coast also called to
pay their respects. They were presented by
Mr.. Il. j. Curtis of Idaho.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
Arohitoct unI,s Sucoe,aor.

1t is the general impression in the treasury
department that a successor to Supervising
Architect Hill will be appointed before Satur-
day. Applicants for tho place are almost
daily filing their papers with Secretary Fol-
ger, Immediately upon his retirement Mr..
Hill will go into private business in this city.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

JUDGING from the cries of distress and
fear that are heard coming from the demo-
cratic bedroom, the party editors must be
suffering from Ben Butler nightmare. They
should be promptly soothed.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

negroes Of Virginia, and success this year will
put tho colorcd people of Virginia beyond the
reach of democratic harm. Dc2ondorfs ad-
vice is that OF sourcd and disappointed poll
tician who now does the dirty work of tho
democratic party because ho could no longer
National Republican., 1883-10-18
nedeenltns Rovenuo Stamps.

Tho work of rcdeeming revenue stamps,
by the new law, has been
nearly completed by the treasury department
Upon the completion of this work quite u
number Of female employees will necessarily
be discharged. Tho latter are carried on the
rolls as employees Of the bureau OF engraving
nnl nrin linz
National Republican., 1883-10-18

THE republican party does not intend that
drunken democratic loafer shall ride in a
flrst.class railroad car, while ex-senator
Bruce and Frederick Douglass are ordered by
prejudiGed bourbon to take the "nigger
car"
National Republican., 1883-10-18
uonIs clerks 10 Give Bonds.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE First National bank
has notified its 130 clerks that they must pro-
cure bonds which will range from $4,000 to
5000 each and aggregate over $320,000.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

EIN tho new communities that are starting
up along tho line of the Mexican railway
murders are committed almost daily. Every
man is 4 law unto himself Nice country to
live in.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

FANNIE DAVENPORT has been enjoincd
from djsposing of her interest in the play
"Fedora" This advertisement is inserted
gr4lutously one time only.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
The New Steel Cruisers.

The naval advisory board has received in
formation that the preliminary work in tho
construction of the new steel cruisers at the
Chester shipyard progressing satisfactorily.
The steel plates TO be used are being sub
ieeLel to tho soVorest tests.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

II is rumorcd ihat tho Mormon church is
about to put new head on itself and that
George q. Cannon will succeed John Taylor,
who is anxious to retire.
National Republican., 1883-10-18
TI,n SIIrrr NnnIt-

Tho work of completing tho large silver
vault under tho cash room of the treasury is
progressing rapidly, but Treasurer Wyman
loes not think it will be fully completed for
six months yet, Tho building of this vault
vas rendered necessary By the increase in tho
pullI of silver coin ON hand at the depart
National Republican., 1883-10-18

TnEwork orrcdccming the internal revenue
stamps abolished by tho new law has been
nearly completed by the treasury department.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

Mr.. FRED GEBHARD's horse Eole was
badly left yesterday on the Ivy City course.
If Eole had been accustomed to fast company,
like the frisky Freddy, he could have easily
distanGed the field
National Republican., 1883-10-18

IF the bourbon democracy carry Virginia,
what show will coored man have Of securing
the rights guaranteed him by the civil rights
bill? The colored man who votes against the
coalitionist is voting against himself
National Republican., 1883-10-18

"wHES will southern outrages cense?"-Pos.
When democratic ballot box suffers and
democratic white liners are brought to justice
and punished.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

The colored republican of Virginia who,
urdor the present circumstances, follows the
lead of cx-Cougres3man Dczcndorf into the
luurhuu camp is no. worthy tho namo, The
party i.5 b. Gen, Malone is the only party in
EIrSaia that can Goiea. tho bourbons Of
tles STATE, Snd should tho democrats
succeed, tho oolored people Of Virginia
wl. TO tho ch,oI sufferers, Mahono and
party frioads have done much for the
National Republican., 1883-10-18
CURRENT GOSSIP.
A coNsIprnArr LANDLORD.

CoNsIDERATE LANDLORD.
NOW. landlord, as you see, have
Put paper on your walls,
And sllcked up everything within,
Including, sir, the halls
II hope, SIR you arc pleased with what
I've wrought to help the place;
Few tenants would have done so much
l say so to your face"
"Humph yes, you've done me proud; know
You're on improvements bent:
And seeing that you've fixed things up,
1--WE come to raise the rent
National Republican., 1883-10-18

THE relations between the democratic
leaders Of Ohio continue TO be badly strained.
The great editorial bosses persist in calling
each other liars, scoundrels, aud traitors.
According to tho best of democratic tcsti-
mony, Mr. Pcndleton is IL political migrate of
tho deepest east and u base fraud Cos. Dur
bin Ward is Of no accounti Mr. Thurman is
in his dotago Mr.. BoolIwaltor is a diminu-
tive augur trying to bore very large hole;
Mr.. Payne would be commonplace but for his
Standard Oil company stock, and Judge
H5adly Is cad. These reckless assertions
ars not accompanied by ailidayits, but the
people cannot doubt such statements when
thoy arc mado upon good bourbon authority,
National Republican., 1883-10-18

G.. ENEMA SMITH is about to leave MS. He
says: "The bob-tal newspapers must co."
Goodby, Chawles,
National Republican., 1883-10-18

Aiuusrincuts.
NArioHAL-Thc I!,5s Acme Opera company.
FCRnS-niagil r''ss'I.
DEtE NUsuvM.--N Va. iuue Gud evening per formnnce
National Republican., 1883-10-18
GIte gGalipltal lItplrllltrllt
T-rms TO snIscrlhers,

Daily edition 10y mail postage prcpald), per year,
$500; gix months 500; three months, 500. To
city subscribers. delivered by carriot-Pcr year,
5000; per month, j0c
Weekly edition postage prepoldl, per year. sl.5o;
six months 75c.
Sample copies sent on application.
Rcmiuauces may be made ut our risk, either by
drait, express posoHlco order postal note. or reg.
is,crcd letter. Money sent IN any other way Is ut
the risk Vi the person sending g. Address
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
Washington, d. c,
National Republican., 1883-10-18
Auction sales.

Auction sales,
TO-DAY.
BY DJScASsoN EEOe. AT their salesrOonls, at 10
n. m, large assortment Of clothing and hats for
mcn aud buys.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

T,ured al The F. q. ds second class mat matter.
lOSGg, IN single cd7IcS, ccHHs.
National Republican., 1883-10-18

THURSDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1855.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-07-28

DeDt0 Ke4fuey Challenged.
New YORK. July 27.-Wong Chin
Foo writes to the Sum rs follows:
II wish to challenge Denis Kear-
ney to a public debate to be kept
by him, if possible, within the
limits of decency, on q comparison
of the Chinese and Irish nation,
their arts, their literature, their
influence: and their personal
cleanliness. That Kearhey may
not have to beg the price of his
hall, as usual, I pledge myself t.
contribute half the cost of the
building" Later in the afternoon
hearing that Kearney had stlg
matized the Chinese as towards, he
sent Kearney o challenge to q duel,
saying that he would pablish him
as a cur and coward if he declined
the meeting.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1883-07-28
Booths Idea Of 1t.

The Austin Reveille says: The
Carson APPEAL wants an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature called for
this Winter. II Matt Caravan
should kill Governor Adams and
George Tufy sit down on Charley
Laughton, and if John Dormer
should lick Davenport and Preble
put head on Young and the Su
preme Judges collectively wollop
Charley Bicknell and break Hal
locks back, the Reveille might con-
sent to stand in for an extra session
to unravel the tangle, but under no
less important circumstances could
We advocate having that crowd who
afflicted Nevada last Winter get to-
gether again"