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National Republican., 1883-12-04
Tho o.,hs OF pvi,Ie white Men

We bespcak from all u careful porusal of tho
sworn testimony of unimpcachablc witnesses
to the Danville massacre aud other matters
in Virginia which appears in this issue of
THE REPUBLICAN.
The address Of the bourbon state committee
declares that the news of tho Danville riot
did not reach the remoter counties while it
did reach and served to consolidate the negro
vote of the black district. Lot this audacious
msstatomont be answered by the undisputod
fact that only "a out of 2,100 blacks
dared to vote at the three precincts
of DanYille, North Dauville and New Design,
in Pttsylvania county, which is in the
black district" The committees statement
that there was no intimidation by whites is
contradictcd by more than score of wit
ncsses of both races. We shall, from time to
time as space permits, publish additional ex-
tracts from the testimony in the Sims con-
tested election case to show that the polls
outside of Danvillc, in Pittsylvania county,
wore in the possession of armed men, and that
black men had no moro chance to vote there
than lambs would have to go with safety into n
den of tigers. We shall print Congressman
| Cabcrs declaration TO tho postmaster at
Danville that he had prevented many 'bravo
and determined men" from taking Col.
Sims's life, and that no (Cabell) had by his
own personal eXertions prevented the occu-
pants of the federal building from suffering
at the hands of tho mob. Col. Sims himself
assures us that he can produce the
testimony of reputable men who 'rerc told of
he DdHrile massacre before IL occurred. The
mayor of Danvillc, as we shall hereafter
show, telegraphed to Gov. Cameron that he
could not, with tho means at his command.
protect the lives of citizens, and that, in the
event of another outbreak, which was immi-
nent, he believed that a portion of the local
military company would side with tho mob.
That the Danville massacre was the un-
provoked slaughter of unarmed and unotfond-
ing negroes is abundantly proved by the tes-
timony of Judge Blackwell and Daniel Dug
ger, which we print.
The grand jury of the county of Pittsyl-
vania meets this week. We shall see if II
will consider these murders proper subject
for attention.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Ventilation OF senate Chamber.

For years senators have complained of the
want of proper ventilation and the usually
bad atmosphere of tho senate chamber, but
no effective remedies have heretofore been
devised. Mr.. Jones, chief engineer of the
senate wing, and his assistants have been
giving tho matter much attention since the
adjournment of the last congress, and have
taken such steps to improve the condition oi
the atmosphere in the hall of the senate. II
was found that under the old system suificien,
atmosphere could be introduced through exist.
ing ilues, but that tho cold and warm currents
were not properly mixed before reaching tn,
chamber 1t was also found that tho fresh
air went into tho south half of tho hall
leaving that in tho other portion TO stag
nate. By devices applied to the ventilatinl
machinery in the basement of the senat,
wing the two currents-warm and cold-will
it is believed, be thoroughly mixed in the
flues. By reopening old fues and rearrange
mont of those already open it is believed
that better system of diffusion has been
served, and that the Objectionable air cur
rents will in some degree be prevented.
plan of further necessary improvements ha'
been submitted to the sergeant at arms o
the senate, who will bring the subject before
the senate at an carly day.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
THE MISSISSIPPI INFAMY.
Senator Lamnr's Home Organ UnsparInGly
Denounces the Scheme 40 Unseut Cen.
Chalmers.

Senator Lamnr's HOme Organ UnsparInGiy
Denounces the Scheme 40 Unseut Cen.
Chalmers.
After Chalmerss election has been conceded all
over the district by over 800 majority, 1t will be
a matter of surprise to our readers to learn that
the governor has issued certificate of election to
Van II. Manning. The reason given for this is
that on the reverse side OF the commissioners
tiacate OF the vote of Tate county Az votes were
credited to ]. Il. Chambless. insteRi OF j. X. Chal-
mers. The other side of the certificate was duly
and officially signed. giving Van H. Manning l,l66
and ], r. Chalmers 472. But the secretary of
state whose duty IL is to canvass the election re-
turns declared that the tally sheet was better
evidence of the intention of the COM
mlssoners than the certificate aud upon
this the governor issued the certificate of election
to Van ii. Manning. 1t does not appear that any
denial was made that the l,472 votes were really
intended for j. II. Chalmers But some clerk or
officer of election had intentionally, or by mis-
take, written Chambless instead of Chalmers and
upon this fimsy pretext the will of the people
was reversed, aud Manning declared elected.
That this action on the part of the governor Is
calculated to result in much harm to the democ-
racy of tho state, and especially of this district
no one can doubt. Whether Manning or
Chalmers represent this district in the
iorty-eighth congress is matter of
small moment. But 1t is of the
grAvest Importance whether or not governor
and IL secretary of state have the power to make
microscopic examination of election returns and
issue certificate of election to defeated onnd-
date, only giving as n reason some fimsy pretext
which amounts to nothing more than n bald eX
cuse The people will view this action of the state
onicials with suspicion and alarm, as 1t furnishes
precedent which, If established, will greatly cur
tail the rights Of the people to choose their own
| representatives. That Chalmers is charged with
every thing that Is politically Objectionable, that
he intends to Mahonel2e the state and bring about
radical rule in Mississippi, is no excuse for
refusing him u certificate when duly elected,
| II lie was all that he is charged with
| being, aud yet Is the lawful choice Of tho
people for congress, he has right to take
| his seat without let or hndrance, and the action
| of the governor and secretary of state however
honest may haveIbeen their motives, is bound to
meet with disapproval from all fair minded men,
! The governor and secretary Of state have had our
| confidence and respect, We have no desire to in.
dulge in harsh criticisms on their actions in this
matter, and we have no intention and less desire
| to champion Gen, Chalmers's cause, but in the in
tercst of right and justice, and for the sake of the
party of which we are a member, we do not hest.
ate 10 say that this action the part of our state
officials merits the strongest condemnation on the
part of the press and of the people,
National Republican., 1883-12-04

WE print in another column letter from
Mr. w. II. Herman, formerly editor of the
Okalona (Miss,) States, perusal of the letter
will show that the fiery southron has lost
none of his democracy, and that he is still
convinced that the duty of the democratic
party is to first gain power and then undo all
that has been done since the close of the war.
Mr.. Herman was IL leading and influential
journalist OF tho south, and he no doubt ex-
presses tho honest convictions of the democ-
racy of that section, who seem to be coming
rapidly to the front.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
DEPARTMENT DOTS.

Internal revenue receipts yesterday, s752y66s; {;
customs, Sll5,4S7
Treasurer Wyman yesterday received n con-
science contribution of SIS from San Diego.
For the week ending Dec l there were 3i3,isl
standard dollars issued from the mints, to $4,000
for the same time last year.
The comptroller of the currency has authorized
the Exchange National bank of Hastings, Neb.
to begin business with capital OF 100000.
Gold aud silver certificates outstanding, sli6,-
s73s2l; and currency, SlLSJ5,0O0i gold and silver
7S3,O0l
Bids were opened in the treasury supervising
architects Office for furnishing glass for the post
office screen, skylight aud ceiling of the custom
house building ~ st. Louis. The lowest bid was
thar of Dray d Kahn, ofSt Louis, but as they failed
to send amples, IL Is probable that the bid VIII be
Itiected ana the contract awarded TO the next
| lowest bidders, the Flench SLlyering and Orna.
mental Glass company, OF S. Louis. The latter bid
| iss3l, ,3Ol,30.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

admit that The inspectors and clerks Of The sererl!
election precincts did ccrty 10 The county commits
'ioars Q election IN their TefD'cte coancS that you
cciucd majority Cf the rates cast, and Itrter Gd-
nit hdt The l,i72 totes 1UhiCh The commissioners o.
4dte county returned cast for J Il. Chdmbiiss BcrG
in fact CAST FOR YOU, and that The name ChamtiS.
10ds inserted Ia Mc return by CLERICAL ERROR IN
STEAD OF YOUR NAME. And in this connection /
state that because of said error 10 your prtjadice
will not take scat IN said congress nor ask the
clerk to enroll my name MS member thereof un-
til have been yindiCGGd, aud the house saull
have affirmed my right thereto.
Tho above is taken from Mr. Mannings
answer to Gen. Chalmerss notice of contest.
Mr.. Manning, to his own credit, has insisted
that he would not take his seat until the
case had been regularly passed upon by the
mmittee on selections. This, however,
seemed TO be too fair proposition for the
democratic majority in the house, flushed
with the solid south victory, and Mr., Con-
verse, anxious TO get in favor with the
controlling clement, outraged all fair
ness and docCncy by proposing that Mr..
Manning be Immediately sworn in. II
Mr.. Manning meant anything by tho Ian
guago quoted above he meant that he would
not take his seat unless the house, after a
full and fair investigation of the whole sub
joct upon report submitted by the commit
tee on olecti MS should declare his right tC
Manning will pursue,
National Republican., 1883-12-04

from tho food resources of tho crowded
masses Of Europe. Tho influence of the great
republic on other countries is already one Of
the potent forces Of the world, and not tho
least part of its influence comes from its be
neficent role as the feeder of the hungry in
all lands.
Ono phase of our foreign traffic cannot bo
viewed with any satisfaction, and that is the
proportion carried by American shipping.
OF the grand total Of exports and imports,
foreign vessels transported in value $780,
2l7s4i, leaving only Gl,53O,77o to be con-
voyed to and from our shores under the pro.
lection Of the stars and stripes.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Our Foreign Commerce.

The annual report of the New York cham
ber of commerce presents some interesting
facts and figures. 1t appears that while the
sum total of New Yorks foreign commerce
has fallen off $l5,407477, as compared with
15Sl-'s2, there has been an increase in opera
tlons at the other ports of the country suifi-
ciont to make up for New York's loss and in
crease the gross total Of our trade with other
countries to the extent of $iO,25s, $40 for the
year. The imports Of the country foot up
SOL, ,670305, of which the immense value of
$5Os, ZOO, ,476 came through the port of New
York. The exports total $S25, ,si6,sl3, show
ing balance of trade in favor of tho United
States of $74,l7650s. OF tho exports New
York sent of $685., 81 ,653. Her total foreign
commerce for the year amounted to $780,
43s, 1888 out of total of 81, 733O.OlO. The
excess of imports of coin over exports was
$6,s66, ,2l0 in our favor.
The extent to which the United States has
become leading factor in making up the
food deficiencies of tho old world Is some
thing amazing to contemplate. From our
overfowing abundance we sent abroad bread
stuiIs to the value of 2os,OlO,s5O, and pro.
visions, such as cured and fresh meats
cheese, butter, and eggs, valued at $1Ol, ,O5i
774. Let our readers try to imagine the
enormous misery and suffering that woult
follow il, by war or other causes, this tire
mendous aggregate was suddenly withdrawn
National Republican., 1883-12-04
The House Officers.

Hon. John b. Clarke of Missouri, tho clerk
elect of the house of representatives, is n
courtly gentleman, and highly competent for
tho task before him. Hu ar 4
Mr.. Lcedom ia an cX-member of congress
from Ohio-a gentleman of fine address and
good ability.
James T. Wintorsmith, the new doorkeepor
of the house of representatives, is n splendid
representative of southern Young America,
and as far removed from bourbonism rs it is
possible for any man TO be and yet remain
as consistent democrat as he persists
in being. He will keep his subordinates in
good discipline enforce the rules politely, and
discharge any who sleep on their watch or
forget to he civil to any one of tho American
people who calls to see "his member"
Mr. Dalton, the new postmaster, is from In.
diana, and we risk nothing in indorsing his
democracy as "of the old kind, brass mounted y
IIo has been superintendent of the senate
document room for several years, and people
speak we'll of him.
The new officers have taken tho places of
good ones, and we hope they will leave be-
hind them as good a record when, in 1855
they make way for their republican success
sors
National Republican., 1883-12-04

If the democratic members of the house
put Mr.. SIanning into the seat to which
Con. Chalmers was elected, let it be done
upon the clear understanding that it will be
against the vigorous protest Of every demo.
cratic paper in Mississippi except three.
Mr.. Manning was Obliged to respect this
cyclone of indignation from his own
party pross, and did not present his
fraudulent certificate to the clerk, or ask
TO be placed on the house roll Let the
country tako note of the loud protest of SEN
ator Lamars homo organ, the Oxford Miss
Falcon which We print elsewhere. 1t is but
fair specimen of tho whole democratic press
Of Mississippi, with the three exceptions
named Let the Ohio constituents of Mr..
Converse specially note that to him has been
assigned the task of handling this disreputa
National Republican., 1883-12-04
A sournnoN,s nuaLE BLAST.
The OkoIonS States" Man Again to IN
Front,

Front,
PATTERsoNvILLE, Iowa, Nov. 2s.-FRANK
HATToN-Dcdr Sir: You say in your last is
sue that "THE REPUBLICAN is newspaper
broad enough and fair enough to give all
sides n hearing"
viii you give mo n hearing2
You have raised the red banner OF blood
against the solid south; you arc seeking to
infuriate the ignorant Yankee masses against
that sovereign section; you are printing all
the lies Of all the liars who over lied against
the chivalric sons of the old confederacy.
And all this for what2
For the sole, whole, aud only purpose OF
keeping your party in power-a party re-
sponsble for tho late war and all the deviltry
that has followed in its train.
lived in Mississippi for five years-1S75-
's0--and in Tennessee two years, and during
all this time / never knew of political dis
turbanco having been precipitated by the
whites--not ono.
] found the people as law abiding as l find
them here in imperial Iowa; l found them
AS honorable.
AS intelligent,
As progressive,
As orderly ID.
As find them here. ESQ
/ do not Geny that they resort to ballot box
stufling; but when you charge that they
Kill or
Whip
Their former slaves, you falsify tho facts
as / saw and heard and knew the facts
throughout the years Of my southern So
journment.
The negro majority there is treated far
better than negro majority would bo treated
on this sido of the Ohio. With all your re-
publican power in the north, you have never
yet elected a negro TO an important office
you have never yet taken him into your
homes; you have never yet used him like
the man and brother that you proclaim him
to be--RCrer.
If he had the strength of numbers here
that he has in Mississippi, South Carolina, OF
Louisiana, and used that strength against
your party, he would be
Shot,
Hanged, or
Burned out of house and home.
You will say that / admit that the
ballot box is stuffed against him in tho solid
south, and you will howl over and harp on
this admission in your accustomed way.
Well, sir, howl and harp as loud and as
long as you see proper, but tho
One,
Eternal.
Irrevocable
Fact will still remain, that the suffrage
amendment is unconstitutional The federal
charter recognized the right of the states tC
regulate suffrage. Tho republican party
usurped that right and gave it to the govern.
ment at Washington-usurped 1t,
By force of arms,
BY frauds atrocious, and
BY felonies as black as hell.
Therefore, the negro is not legal voter, and
tho southern people are justified in nullify.
ing his vote peacoably if possible, by
| Powder and
Ball
If benignant means shall fail.
Tho democracy will capture the capitol be
fore many days, and they will do as the,
tried to do in 1879. They will draw the fang
of the suffrage amendment, and the darke,
will no longer figure as factor at the Ameri
can ballot box. WILL III. HERMAN.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
The National Board OF Health.

The annual report of the National Board
of Health states expenditures of last year to
be $97,333. The board recommends that con-
gress make adequate provision for its co-ope-
ration with local health authorities in the
execution and enforcement of their rules
and regulations relating to tho introduction
and spread of contagious diseases in the
United States. An appropriation of $37,70O
is asked for the expenses of the board during
the next fiscal wear.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
A Chance FOR n Change.

IJUTIINUTt IItTtTTI' :
Matthew Arnold Is trihe worried about us.
He thinks that We don't pay enough attention TO
eating. IfMr. Arnold would abandon his present
profitable Job OF reading magazine articles from a
lecture platform and try his hand at conducting a
boarding house, II would be only question OF
time until he modides his views about the Ameri-
can appetlte
National Republican., 1883-12-04

GES. CoLsToS's account of the country in
is an interesting contribution to current in
formation concerning little.kuown land. 1t
serves to give some idea of the immense diff
. concludes to send an army to confront the
False Prophet on tho Upper Nile.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
The Trad, DolInr.

Gen. Warner, of Ohio, will take an early
opportunity to introduce in the house a bill
providing for the retirement of the trade
dollar. lie says that its coinage was a mis-
take, there never having been u time when
tho same amount of silver in tho form OF
standard dollars would not purchase as much
tea in China or India as If coined in trade
dollars. Several other members of the house
are preparing bills for the same purpose.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
The " sun,.p y joke Taken In Earnest.

Mr. Holman will not do. An impractlcabe lob
byist however honest, would be IL public nuisance
at the head of the federal government Jackson
and Lincoln were both efficient aud honest.
Holman is merely honest, and this is his sole
qualification for the great distinction the Stn
would have the American people confer upon
him. Other qualities than mere honesty are
essential in the president OF the United States
Mr. Holman will not do
National Republican., 1883-12-04

THE Union Pacific, Rock Island, and St.
Paul roads have combined against the Chi
cago, Bur IN ton and Quincy. Their serene
confidence in G ch others mutual good faith
is fu ly proven by the fact that it only took
thirty.two pages of solid writing to cover the
luIlts OF their agreement.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

THE report of Mr., William Saunders, sd-
Iorintendent of tho gardens and grounds of
the agricultural department, on his obsorva-
tions on the soils and products of Florida,
made to the commissioner of agriculture, is a
well written and instructive description OF
the Flowery Land.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
It's Only Excuse for Existence,

Mr.. Carlisle is to be the democratic speaker OF
the next house. We are glad of it. His nomina-
tion, which means his election, is an approach
toward frank expression Of feeling on the part
of the democrats Their party has no excuse for
existence If 1t is not for free trade and unless 1t
goes into the national canvass of 1884 on free
trade platform II will be trying to ride two horses
at once. For these reasons we think well of the
nomination of Mr.. Carlisle. 1t places his party on
u platform on which we shall be glad TO fight it.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

NINETY members of the present house
could not swear that they had never borne
arms against the United States or furnished
aid to her enemies" Their presence shows
how nearly the deadly cnmitics of two short
decades ago have been obiteratcd.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
A DisnbIcd schooner.

The signal service station ut Smithville, N,
c., reports " the schooner Charles II. Sprague,
phates is in disabled condition. The cap
tain Samuel Pond was killed by being
mashed by boat washed on board, and the
wheel booms and gafls wero lost in the storm
of the twenty-seventh ultimo near Hatteras."
National Republican., 1883-12-04

& s9sITgITC Z; Las braves. being no longer able
TO withstand the aluroments of Uncle Sans
Tree lunch ut Standing Rock agency, have
surrendered in good season to escape the
i!sois Of Il Canadian winter. They will come
out in good condition to enjoy the diversions
Of next years scalping season.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Cir sNatiult'lI Republican,
Terms 70 sul,ncrlbers.

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six months, 75c.
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istercd letter. Money sent in any other way is at
the risk Of the person sending II. Address
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Postdgs m Singic cOp,ss, 2 cents.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
sitting Bulls Braves Backing Down

The adjutant general of the army has re-
ceived official information of the surrender
at Camp, Poplar river, of five lodges of Sit
ting Bulls forces from the British provinces,
numbering in all thirty-three persons. They
are Uncapapas and Sansarcs AS all their
friends are at Standing Rock agency, Gen
Terry recommends they be sent there.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

THE crusade of the southern "majahs" for
the fat places about the house has began.
The officers who control them will wish they
were dead before it is over.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Great preachers peouIlarltles.

quincy WN7Y
The Rev. Mr.. Swing describes Phillips Brooks
as preaching his sermon all IN one sentence, and
says that the Rev James Freeman Clarke waits
till Saturday night before writing his, so as to
have it fresh and warm for his people, like an
extemporaneous address.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

bio business. 1t docs not seem possible that
this outrage upon the right Of representation
will be perpotrated. II the bourbon dcmoc-
racy can stand it their opponents can. Go
on, gentlemen.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Death in Foreign Lands.

Tho department of state has been informed
that, while cholera has almost disappeared
at Shanghai there were ten deaths from that
disease tho week ended Sept. 8. Smallpox is
reported in Jerusalem and in Jatfa, Syria,
National Republican., 1883-12-04

Mr.. MELVILLE 4. STONE, of the Chicago
NcUS, one of the most successful newspaper
men of this or, for that matter any other
country, is in the city.
National Republican., 1883-12-04
Cold Comfort for widows and Orphans
Cincinnati Ne,ps. Journal


The secretary OF the interior comforts the widows
and orphans Of fumlshng people with the official
statement that "lt Is confidently expected that the
tenth census will be speedily completed" Any
time this century.
National Republican., 1883-12-04

VIII be published Friday, Dec. 7, Oh the first page.
Those not yet called upon by our Ggcnt will be
seen as early us practicable.