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National Republican., 1883-12-18
A poIiticnI CnunrtI,

The special correspondents Of the New York
Herald has treated the readers of that Journal
to a work of political fiction which is sort
of echo to the silly gossip Of the Arlington
corridors during the slight furry occasioned
by the meeting at that hotel of the national
republican committee last week. The story
referred to is that n scheme has been entered
into between Grant Conkling and Blaine to
confer tho republican nomination for the
presidency upon Gen. Logan. Amusing as
this fabrication is, it is q fabrication, and,
trivial as IL may be, 1t is we'll
enough that it should be contradicted.
Many people there are who do not under
stand the methods of certain ehterprising
journals, and some such people might be de-
ceived by the silly canard above alluded to.
Grant, Conkling, and Blaine have no UNDER
standing with each other ofany kind nor upon
any subject. They have not communicated
together nor have they been communicated
with, upon the subject of having any commu-
nication together. Take the case of Mr..
Conkling. He is absolutely free from all
part or lot in politics, and ia determined to
remain so He is ndustriously pursuing his
avocation as a lawyer. Ho is employed in the
telephone case, which has for week been be-
fore the board of appeals in the patent office.
The time for hearing it was not under his
control, but was fixed by the board at date
when they could give 1t the most time. 1t
is exceedingly complicated, requiring on the
part of counsel the thorough study Of the
whole art of telephoning from its first stage
the part each invention has Played and the
rights of each inventor. He gave it hit
hours while in this city. lie had no political
conference with anybody. He had none be
fore coming here. He has no more pnrt IL
any presidential plans than he has il
the management of Barnum's circusofor mex
season. What is false in part is most likely
to be false in all. The Heralds story il
wholly untrue as to Mr.. Conkling. No doub
that journal could easily ascertain that it i
untrue as to all the parties whose names 1T
correspondent has made the characters in hi
dime novel. This is not said in disparage
ment of anybody, but only that bold fctior
may not pass for fact transpiring at thu
capital without challenge from republican
newspaper, especially when it is of charac
ter tending, and probably intended to, pro
duce confusion and Misunderstanding amonI
republicans throughout the country.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
NATIONAL THEATER.


Dumas, romantic play "Monte Christie"
was presented at the National theater last
night by company organized by Mr.. John
Stetson, with Mr.. James O'Neill in the dual
role of Edmund Dantes and the Count of
Monte Christie. The play Is excellently
placed upon the stage, the scenery aud
appointments being of the richest character,
while the mechanical effects in the second
act, where the escape is made, are realistic.
The dramatic version employed is that made
famous by Fechter when he revived this
play at the Globe theater in Boston in style
of great magnificence, and won great praise
for his effective impersonation of the hero.
While there is o wide difference between
the novel of the same name and
the drama, the latter is filed with strong and
effective situations, and is so constructed as
to demand good company in order to prop
erly present it. While there are not in the
play the almost endless complications, the
great number of characters, and those fine
descriptions of motives which define the pur-
poses of each and go to make up the
fascination of Dumas story, there is
enough Of tho main plot preserved
| to render 1t ono of the strongest melo-
dramas now upon the stage. MIR. ONelll mas
good stage presence, a clear and resonant
voice, albeit it is cold and hard at times, and
he gives an impersonation which is in the
m ain satisfactory. In the third act, where
he should be the most impressive, he is the
least acceptable, his manner being artificial
and his defamation violent without being
effective. He redeems himself in the next act
however, where his ease of manner, graceful
poise, and effective acting entitled him to the
warmest commendation. OF the support the
characters sustained by Messrs. Fred. Dc
Belleville, T. Robinson, George O. Boniface
and j. w. Shannon were in thoroughly capa
bic hands, and were most acceptably rem
dered, as was also the part of Carconte by
Miss Annie Boudinot. "Monte Christie" viii
be repeated every night during the week an'
at the matinee on Saturday.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
A Rostou View of IL.

Boston Correspondence Ntto FORK Tribune
Gov. Elect Robinson, with his Usual sagacity,
escaped putting himself ON the record as voting
for Keller. The other republican members ofthe
Massachusetts, delegation who voted for the eau
Gus nominee have just been plloried by tho Bos-
ton Civil Service Reform association in resolu-
ton inquirhg why they voted for man whose
violations OF civil service reform principles were
so conspicuous as to make him an object ofrebuke
The inquiry VIII probably elicit some hot replies
but the plea of duty to stand by the party will
have less weight In this community than in some
others. Boston dearly loves to see Its representa-
tlves independent, even TO standing alone. The
example of Senator Hoar, Edmuhds' Hawiey' and
Aldrioh In refusing to support Gorhan will make
the defense OF Messrs. Long and Ranney the more
irksome. The Edmunds candidacy for the presl
dency, by the way, is in influential hands here.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

No NJ RE important subjects arc likely to
engage the attention of congress than those
presented in Mr. Hale's bills providing for
the steel war vessels, whose construction was
recommended by the secretary of the navy,
and f,r Iromoting the efficiency of the navy.
T ere Is nothing more certain than the ap-
proval of the people for any wisely consid-
cred measures looking to upholding the
national dignity in our relations with foreign
powers. None of our statesmen need to hesi-
tate about the verdict of the sovereign voter
upon the question of restoring our navy to a
condition consonant to the admitted needs OF
q great nation.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
A Carnival nf Crlme.

The murderous spirit which cropped out
in the Danvillo (Va.) massacre has not sub
sided, although the object for which the
bloody work was undertaken has been fully
attained. When impunity is given to ruff
fans who main and kill for d political pur-
pose, it cannot he expected that their friends
and associates will hold tho law in high
regard, even when there is no public excite
ment to stir their passions. Since the election
murders and deadly assaults have
been of frequent occurrence in
Danville and Pittslyvania county, colored
people generally being the victims. The
manner in which these cases have been dealt
with by the local authorities is absolutely
incomprehensible to people who have been
reared in law-abding communities, where
partisan rancor and the spirit of caste have
not corrupted the fountains of justice. Some
days ago o man, whom the local journals
designate as "Mr." Frank Sledge, came into
Danville and availed himself of the oppor-
tunity of getting drunk. He purchased a
pistol before he left town, and as he drove
along the road, on his way home, fired
at various objects to test his craftsmanship.
Some three miles out he passed tho humble
homo of John Wilson, colored, who was
standing in his yard surrounded by his
children. Sledge fired his pistol and the
ball passed through Wilson's right lung
md buried itself somo place in his back
The wound was regarded by the physician
who was called in as serious, II not fatal, and
whether the poor man is living or dead VIZ
have not been advised. When taken before
one of the county magistrates Sledge set NJ
tho plea that he fired at Wilson's gate-post
and that tho ball missed the post and strucl
the man. Thereupon the prisoner was hell
to bail in the sum of $1,000, instead of bein
committed to await the result Of a mur
derous assault.
1t would not be fair, however, to judge thi
Pittsylvania magistrate too barshly. He
obliged to administer his Office in the face q
an intolerant public opinion, which regard
tho life of a colored man but lightly whe
taken by white man. Some days before tn
shooting of Wilson young white man name
Keen fatally stabbed colored man at Hi
Grove, Pittsylvania county. At the hearin
before a magistrate it was proved that tw
} colored men engaged in fight Keen o
, dered them to desist, and, not being obeye'
: he promptly ended the fight by killing OIL
5 of the combatants. The magistrate found 1
, fault with Keen for his part in the "unfort'
q. nate affair" and discharged him. No con
: munity can afford to tolerate wanton murde
: and although it may accord with the preset
o temper of the Virginia bourbons to excu
n and condone all crimes committed again
: colored people, they will in due time find tn
r they have given reins to spirit of lawle'
\ ness which will not select all its victims fro
# the so-called "inferior race"
National Republican., 1883-12-18

LATE native reports of the battle between
the foeees of Ell Mahdi and Hicks Pasha
state that about three thousand of the
Egyptians were taken prisoners. Two Euro
peans, who are supposed to have been
O'Donovan, of the London Daily Ncws. and
vigetelly, of the London Graphic, are said to
have escaped and are trying to mako their
way to Khartoum by the way of Darfour.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
Indorsemsnt OF Nah ones Address.
RichIrDnd Whig.

The following Endorsement the address OF the
readjustsr state executive committee upon the
late canvass and election IN this state but ex-
presses the views of $4,000 voters represented by
our readjuster Legislators;
Pssoi,sa (by the readjuster members of the SEN
ate and house of delegates of the commonwealth
OF Virginia, in conference assembled), That we do
hereby ind, 80 and ratify the very able and truth
mi address issued by the readiuser state execu.
tive committee, declaring the causes and methods
that led 10 the defeat of our party ON the sixth OF
November 1883, by the bouroon-iunuer party Oh
Rssolpsd That copy Of this resolution be fur;
nished to the said state executive comnlttee' ana
other Journals as may be kind enough TO DO co.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

As AN instance of remarkably speedy
transmission of news it is worth recording
that telegraphic information of tho hanging
of O'Donnell was received by THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN within seventeen minutes from
the time the trap was sprung. He was hung
at 8: 2 Il. m. in London, which would be
equiya ent tn 2;55 a, IN. here. The dispatch
was 1880 ived ut 3:2) a. m. Deducting the
difference between the old and new time
gives about sixteen and a-half minutes be-
twacn the moment of the hanging and the
receipt of the news here.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
CooIio Encroaehment.
san FraneiseO Chronicle.

The Chinese may be fewer in numbers in this
city than they were before the restriction act
but they have certainly not lost anything In ag-
gresslveness. They have captured nearly the en-
tire block ON Sacramento street, between Dupont
and Stockton streets, several large cigar factories
having been opened there within the last few weeks.
Wayerly place, between Sacramento and Clay
streets, which for years has been given up to the
lowest class of courtesans, is also being absorbed
by the pagan. It now includes four barber shops,
and removals were taking place yesterday 70
give the Celeslials more space.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

WE published yesterday q very elaborate
abulation of the district charities. It, was
prepared by Rev. G. buckingham, and is a
valuable contribution to the statistics of
bcneyolence. Embracing all the asylums,
homes, hospitals, and industrial reform
schools, il gives the cost of maintenance and
nuinber of inmates of each of tho institutions
whenever exact figures were obtainable.
Thirty.two institutions of various kinds, il
National Republican., 1883-12-18

THE bourbons in tho Virginia legislature
last year prevented the passage of a congress
sional apportionment bill by the aid of the
"big four renegade coalitionists and bour-
bon straightout republican named Wingfeld.
This lattcr contributor to bourbon success in
the matter is now II supplicant for office at
the hands of the shotgun legislature with in
different chances for success. Gen. Wickham
backs him outside of the democratic caucus
National Republican., 1883-12-18

The Hudson is frozen over with eight
inch ice and tho cultured Bostonans are
shivering through snow two feet deep. A
cordial invitation is extended to the unfor-
tunate subjects of Bosses Butler and Glove
land to come to Washington and revel in the
warm southern breezes, laden with the spicy
odors of the Potomac flats that daily bathe
the palaces and orange groves of the capital
city
National Republican., 1883-12-18

CAN it be possible that Senator Pendleton
is to fall a victim to democratic civil service
reform? VIII the democratic reformcrs per-
nit this outrage? And are there no anti
party republican reformers in tho Ohio legis-
lature who will nobly ignore party lines and
rescue the author of the civil service reform
law? If civil service reform is to exclude its
apostles from office it will be lacking friends
bV.and. by,
National Republican., 1883-12-18

appears, have yearly average Of 3,s25 i'm
mates. The total income of but thirteen is
given, but they are the principal establish
monts, maintaining 2,392 inmates. Their In.
come was $4,000, an average of 13O.s5 per
capita Of inmates. This average would
probably hold good for tho other institutions,
making the total cost of maintaining or aid
ing the 1895 unfortunstes in round numbers
GsnO koo
National Republican., 1883-12-18

ETHE British puppet in Egypt, facetiously
termed tho khedive, does not appear to be
doing much ruling. The Egyptians appear
to be taking renewed interest in Egyptian
affairs. Long life to all who resist the in
va ders of their native land
National Republican., 1883-12-18
CURRENT GOSSIP.
BALLAD oF A srocKINa.

BALLAD OF A STOCKING.
What vain excuse shall seek
For ignorance $50 like mauf'
My scruples will not lot me speak
I'll whisper softly, II can.
She doesn't wish me In Japani
She doesn't think the fact 80 shockingi
She knits-the pretty Puritan
fnodern rare, aesthetic stoeklngl
The olive contour OF her cheek,
Eyes-never water brownlier ran;
The brooch, delioiously antique,
A topaz IN a silver fam
The cottage chair OF quaint rattan,
In which she's slowly, slowly rocking
Herself-the pretty Puritan.
And oh, yleux rose, that lovely stocklnel
Her supple wrists swim vengeance wreak
The while that sllker web scan;
The fingers chase flying froak
Through may stitches without plan;
From too to heel lis but span
/ feel my knees together Knocking;
Still rocks my pretty Puritan
still knits that dear, delicious stockingl
ENVOY.
Maidensl Since cunning Eve began
Our hearts in needle-odps your locking;
She knits-the pretty Puritan
A Atangled skein--a fatef(il stocking!
-Eidihe Gooddte.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
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National Republican., 1883-12-18

The sudden death of James w. Boser at
his homo in Carlisle, Pa, will cause a deep
feeling of sadness in large circle of WASH
ingtou friends among whom he was wont to
to move. He was generous man, an earnest
republican, and was much beloved by all who
knew him.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

was presumptuous and assuming. He was
much dspleased at this ante-mortem admin
istration upon his senatorial effects, particu-
larly as he had no notion Of dying politically
until compelled to do so. Tho language en-
ployed by the Ohio statesman is thus re-
ported: "I'll be d--d IL want any man TO
to administer on my estate until after the
wake"
1--WE got It right here, gentlemen" The
speaker was a tall man with frowsy head and
wild eyes. He had Just rushed into an
avenue barroom as though he had been fred
out of some rusty old circus catapault, loaded
with tho sweepings of hotel lobby.
"Got whatP" chorused tho loungers.
Scheme! Patent Flying machine Give.
me-a- drink quick--tell you all about It,"
His eyes suddenly wandered to the floor.
His limbs shivered and his face became ashen
"what? Snakes and alligators here
Heavens, gentlemen, scuse me. Didn't know
this was q museum. Thought it was q barr
room"
And as he disappeared through the door
like meteor, he collided with dry citizen
who was coming in for drink, and the citi-
zen still thinks that three story building
fell on him.
"Plcase send my card TO the apostle Of
sweetness and light" said the Man on tho
Avenue to the man behind the counter at the
Arlington. When the man behind the
counter bent his ear inquiringly ana whis-
pered, Matthew Arnold !" the man VIII was
looking over the register said somewhat con-
temptuously, Apostle of. Molasses and
Moonlight You don't know what
frightful load of gall that Enslishman
carries about with him. When
he was in Boston, he was introduced to En-
erson's daughter. With most exquisite tact,
and courteously, she told him that her father
had often expressed regret that he had never
met him. 'Ah, yes,' said the Englishman,
with lordly air. 4 believe Emerson did
want to meet me-"
Yesterday, lust as car 106, of the Washing
ton and Georgetown railroad, descended the
hill south Of the capitol and whirled around
toward the avenue, queer incident occurred.
The passenger list was made up Of three
ancient ladies, the Avenue Man, and small
boy. As the car joted around the curve the
urchin was projected against one Of the
maidcns in such way as to come in contact
with her pet corn. The youngster caromed
back into his seat and gave sort
of gurgling gasp that caused the oldest of the
group OF females to turn upon him sharply
and oxclaim: Whatsmatter that boy2" The
boy in question curled up in the corner and
looked detected and astonished. Presently
tho man with the bell-punch stalked in and
registered three fares from his female pas
sengers and then paused before the boy. He
waited minute and then wiggled his fingers
impatiently and said: "Come, sonny, hurry
up, now"
Looking up with sort Of mixed counte.
nance between a smile and howl the boy
roplied "Pleath thir, you'll have to charge
it to father. thallowed the nickel"
National Republican., 1883-12-18

REVELATIONS of tho atrocities committed
in Russian prisons arc more dangerous to the
government of the czar than all the efforts of
nihilism. They awaken a moral sentiment
throughout the world which cannot be
;nnnrod
National Republican., 1883-12-18

HoNa KONG dispatches indicate that an
assault OH sontay probably took place on the
twelfth instant. The French forces are stated
to have been 5000 men, while the defenders
of the fortress are estimated at 10000.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
a.,,.,o,. p.ndl,ton,s Reoeption.

Last night Senator and Mrs. George IL. Pendle-
ton held reception at their residence on Blk
teenth street, ne ar Massachusetts, avenue. Among
those calling were Senator and Mrs, Miller Mr.
Iyman and ladies, Mrs. Frellnghuysen, Mrs,
Dunlap the Russian and German ministers and
ladies, and Mr.. Yulee.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

THE much-talked-of soudan region is as
large as the territory between the Mssis-
sippi river and the Atlantic, but it is in
ferior in soil, climate, population, morals, and
brains
National Republican., 1883-12-18

THE treaty with Mexico, having now
waited ten months on tho reorganization of
the senate, will, it is to be hoped, bc brought
forward for consideration at an early day.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
About IIis Fathers Murder.
~. sIa HVffn.

UNIyRRsITY OF MISSISSIPPI, OXFORD. Dec. l0--I
trust there may yet be some way to check demo-
cratic murders IN the south. The murder OF my
father, J. p. Matthews, was one Of the most cold
bInoded aud premeditated affairs that has ever
occurred No one is responsible No one Is re-
sponsible for 1t but the democratic party.
j. NJ MATTHEWS.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
.Junt as LIkeIy Aa Not.
Ne,o York Ifkylhe.

IL has been suggested by American scientists
that the earth has been passing through
meteoric belt in space, and that the molecules OF
meteoric dust becoming detached by friction with
the atmosphere either become ihoandeseenl or
else are revealed by the rays Of the sun
National Republican., 1883-12-18

GIoATiNa over tho failure of an oleo
margarine factory, the Peoria Transcript is
pleased to note that "the victory is not
always to the strong"
National Republican., 1883-12-18
THE CASH CONSIDERATION.
What the Senate Oficers Receive In tho
yyay OF stipendiary Emoiumcnts.

with the change of the subordinate officers Of
the senate some curiosity was expressed yesterday
AZ to the vacancies that would DO thus created.
bSiders who have lust been evicted by the action
of the democratic house, the following list made
no from The Official register OF the employees Of the
National Republican., 1883-12-18

Amusoments.
NATIONAL Monte Cristo."
DINE MUSEUM Matinee and evening performance
CoMIouE--Baylics and Kcnnody's Bright Lights.
WRrGHrs DINE MusEUM.-open this evening.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
Auction Sales.

FUTURE DAYS.
by THOMAS DowttSd-O Dec. 10, 90 aud 2l, cata-
loRue snle of Oriental cnrpets, rugs, &c.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
AmusoTnents.

Tnyred nj nc r. q. as second class mail mot'sr'
Postage on single copies, cents.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
Mhiteln,r Reld,s Lament.

Nei0 York IrIbuHe,
II is idle to lament the loss Of virgin delieacy.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1s, 1888.
National Republican., 1883-12-18
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PEN PICTURES OF EARLY VICTORIAN
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BrentAno & Co. Price, S1.25.

Mr.. Shepard will be thanked for having
resurrected the graceful and brilliant sketches
by N. P. Willis, written while he was in
Europe, and published in book form under
the title of "Pencilings by the Way" Then
there are other sketches by other writers
which are no less attractive. The peu por-
traits include sketches aud "reminiscences of
Bulwer, Disraeli, Macaulay, Charlotte Bronte,
Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, end
Harriet Martlnean.
National Republican., 1883-12-18

Good omens attend Gen. Joe Blackburn in
his Kentucky senatorial fight. Ho occupies
tho scat in the house which Stephens aud
Pendleton occupied in turn when they were
congressman, and from which they graduated
into the United States senate. Gen. Black
burn was talking about il to some Ken
tuckians the other day. Before we draw
for seats" said he, "I thought if could only
get that scat should take it as most favor
able augury. drew that seat"
"Yes," said Mr.. Willis, and you had the
whole job fixed up beforehand with tho clerk
who drew the numbers"
National Republican., 1883-12-18

Tho comm ittee Of congressman, who were
on Saturday prevented by Secretary Folger's
sickness from applying to him for a sixty
days suspension of the collection of the tax
on whisky in bond, decided to make their
call yesterday morning. They had become
so thoroughly convinced, however, that the
request would not be granted that they con-
cluded yesterday morning to give it up. make
no request of the secretary, and devote them
selves to pushing their bill for a two years
further extension of the bonded period on
whisky. They have also concluded to amend
the bill by dropping out the allowance for
leakage of whisky while in bond.