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National Republican., 1883-12-11
John Bright and the Chinese.

NeW IOTK ITIDuN,
An English traveller in Australia having done
well-to-do Chinaman there some favor, the latter
as an Acknowledgement of the service offered to
lend him valuable book 'if he would be careful
of IT," To the Englishman's surprise, the book
turned out to be a superby bound volume Of John
Brights speeches, edited by Thorold Rogers. and
when handing II to him the Chinaman remarked |;
"Johnny Blight velly good man. My countlymen
all likee Johnny Blight yelly much" "Can you
read English p inquired theother. "No, me no
readee English, but my countlyman philosopher
readee It to US evely night Yes, dat Johnny
Blight velly big mucheo honest man. Ne likee
him yelly well. You know him?" "Yes, know
himj every one knows him; he is a very good
man." "You take this, then; keep 1t for my sake;'
and he pressed into the Britons hand fine cabinet
photograph of the Peoples Tribune.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
Delegates to the National Convention.

The call for the assembling Of the republican
natiopal committee reminds the party that, in
eecting delegates to the next convention, separate
conventions need not be held in every congress
sional district, but tho delegates may be chosen
by subdivisions Of the state convention. This re-
minder is timely but the committee. ut their
meeting in December, may properly go further
and advise and recommend this plan OF selecting
delegates. Separate congressional conventions
mean two or three hundred separate and distinct
contests, with all the consequent III feeling which
arises from sharply contested elections inside the
party lines. Something like the same contests will
arise over delegates to the state convention per-
hapS but the fight will not be confined 10 the ques-
tion OF presidential delegates alone. the interests OF
| local candidates coming In as a diversion, and In
this way large part OF the bitterness which
would otherwise be carried into the national con.
vention will be avoided. Another point is worth
considering: Contests over rival delegations from
the same districts can in this way be settled by
the state convention, and not transmitted TO the
national meeting. When 1t is considered that
these contests will probably number two or three
score. the importance of settling them In advance
will be plain. The national committee should
undoubtedly recommend the system Of election
by subdivisions OF the various state conventions
National Republican., 1883-12-11

MURAT HALsTEAD, with his we'll
known willingness to thoroughly post the
public as to the truth of matters, historical
and otherwise, has gathered a contribution
from Col. j. j. Laudrum, which he transmits
to The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, with a
pleasant belief that sit will as least interest
the mass meeting of Kontuckians now in
town" We take great pleasure in forward
ing Mr. Halstead's neighborly attentions to
Mr.. Carlisle and his constituents.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

THAT was a rather lively communication
which United States attorney in Texas sent
to congress the other day. He arraigns the
United States district judges in his state for
neglect of duty, nepotism. and other faults of
grave character, aud charges them with
falsehood in rendering excuses for not holding
court. What tho judges may have to say OF
this district attorney docs not appear. They
have the floor.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

Mr.. WILLIS introduced bills to reform tho
civil service, and toauthorze the withdrawal
from distillery warehouses, without tax, of
spirits to be used in industrial pursuits.
Kentucky statesmen are not always orthodox
in their notions of civil service, but as ex-
ports in regard to the proper application OF
perience puts their views beyond cavil.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

PRESIDENT ARTHUR calls attention in his
annual message TO numerous and urgent COM
plants against unjust and oppressive meas
ures Of certain corporations in their dealings
with the public He refers to the great
railroad corporations. Without attempting
to point out the evils in detail or to suggest
any remedy therefor, he invites careful con-
sideration by congress of its powers and
duties in tho premises. He does affirm,
however, that congress should protect tho
people at large in their interstate traffic
against acts of injustice which the state
governments are powerless to prevent"
The great power of the railroads and the
indispensable services they render, give them
a place in our industrial system greater than
any other branch of industry. The capital
invested aud the labor employed bring them
very near TO the government. But they no d
to learn that they cannot expect to be tho
government Cotton was once king--so II
thought. But its downfall came when itt
agRressivcness becsme alarming to tho othel
interests. As cotton was Curbed and III
power ovcTthrown by tho strong will and
voting power of tho people, 80 the railroads
will, If they are not wise, bc finally over
yhelmed by q mighty aprisiDg Of the pro
National Republican., 1883-12-11

THE French chamber of deputies after q
long discussion, in which the course of the
ministry was bitterly attacked by the opposi-
tion, has sustained the governments policy in
Tonquin by vote of 315 to 206, and voted
the money credits asked by even moro de.
cisive majority. Thus backed up, Prime
Minister Ferry will feel at liberty to pursue
his dangerous policy in the east, and in all
probability war with China will soon follow.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

had invited oDonovan Rossa to walk in tho
evacuation day parade must have been very
slight. O'Donovon said, when he received his
invitation. "f chuckle to think what the queen
will say when she hears Of IT," 1t does not trans
pire that she said anything. Perhaps the news
was kept from her. The patriot eau not IN de-
ceucy hud fault ii IL was. He had his chucIe;
she retains her peace of mind, The balance is
National Republican., 1883-12-11
Can This Be Truot

LltUcIuNu ItuutF,
The advance guard Of tho distlllers is already
in Washington. ready to push their demand for
an extension OF tho bonded period. They say
they were by far too modest last year but nom
present indications there is little probability that
they will make tho same bluuder again. They
are confident Of success at this session, regarding
the democratic house as largely under obligations
10 them,
National Republican., 1883-12-11
DEPARTMENT DOTS.

JJp To the closing hours yesterday the treasury
densrtment had redeemed S2,634,26O of United
States bonds embraced in tho 1881 call.
With a view to settling the serious troubles that
have been attended with murder and other crimes
existing between the Central Pacific Railfoal
in California the secretary Of the Interior has re-
ouesed the attorney general 20 bring suit in lhG
United States court 20 set aside the patents, II
order 10 determine the question Of title
National Republican., 1883-12-11

ONLY eight hundred and fifteen bills and
resolutions were introduced by the one hun.
dred and thirty-five members who got their
grist to the mill yesterday. But the country
need not feel discouraged, some of tho best
and will eclipse the best records of the past
before night fall ....r.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
IsR nnxis,s Lsrnnx.

In the United States supreme court de-
cison was reached in the contested will case
of Stephen Percy Ellis ct al, collateral heirs
of Sarah Ann Dorsey, against Jefferson Davis,
to recover possession of certain real and per-
sonal property left to the latter by Mrs Dor
sew at her death. The judgment of the court
below in favor of MIR. Davis is affirmed.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

Mr.. FrNERTY's bill for the construction of
four gunboats and three cruisers is notice to
his maritime constituency that he is alive to
their interests. This measure is in accord
with the recommendation of the President
and the secretary of the navy.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

THE American dudes have it in contempla-
ton to cultivate the dropping of their HIS in
conversation. This with their English-cut
clothes and shoes, would tend to conceal
their misfortune in having been born in such
a blarsted country as the United States, you
National Republican., 1883-12-11
The Treasury.

In the absence of Secretary Folger and AS
sistant Secretary French Assistant Secretary
New is acting as secretary of the treasury.
Secretary Folger is suffering from an attack
of biliousness, and his physician has advised
him to rest and remain away from the office
for q few days. Judge French 10 suffering
from o slight attack of rheumatism.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

IT looks as though rough times were ahead
for the land grant railroads, or at any rate
from the number of bills introduced yestcr-
day declaring forfctures of their unearned
grants, it is evident n good many members
think fame is to be earned in that branch of
LEGISLATION
National Republican., 1883-12-11
wild Western Fears.


It is authoritauvely asserted that single ladies
will this year more than ever before take advan-
tago of the privilege granted them by leap year.
To eastern people this may not present very
terrifying aspect but out here where the railroads
may be blockaded so a fellow can't get away 1t Is
a subject worthy OF the most serious thought.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

NJ. FERRY announces that the French gov
ernment merely took Tunis in out of tho wet
to tranquilize A'giers, and is now trying to
take Tonquin for the sake of securing tran
quillity in Cochin China. NJ. Ferry has his
weaknesses, but he comes out amazingly
stront, on tranquility.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

The stocks of the land grant roads took a
big tumble in Wall street yesterday on &C.
count Of advance information that hostile
bills would bo introduced in the house. Is it
possible that the underground wires have
been laid so soon?
National Republican., 1883-12-11
Erroneous mstimatss OF Wealth.

tits curious how apt people are to oyeles1niate
the wealth of stock speculators probably many
OF them who are believed to be next door to mil
lionaires merely in comfortable circumstances.
on the other hand. the fortunes Of men who are
not daily seen In Wall street are often underesi'
mated. Thus 1t appears now that the Moses
Taylor estate, which was estimated at only
SlS0OO,OOO will probably turn out to be worth
$4,000 Co., and perhaps ST0,0O0000.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
An Elegant Mixture.

IWHUtIelUVII
Tennessee is becoming Jealous fthe distinction
brought to Kentucky by having one Of Its con-
gressmen elected to tho speakership, and demands
are already heard that the second place on tho
next democratic national ticket be given TO the
former state. kentucky free trade and Tennessee
reputation would DO good cries for the democ-
racy to fight the next presidential battle with.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
southorn HistheticisIll.

The most picturesque panorama ever placed on
exhibition Is tho spectacle Of Editor Mcclure. of
Philadelphia, stripped TO his pantaiettes carrying
Gen. Grant to tho white house. The weather
promises to be very cold. and wo advise Editor
Mcclure to put on his clothes.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
The Bnnneker Circle.

The Banneker Chatuauqua circle gave an inter-
esting entertainment at the Summer school build
inc last night when IN elaborate programme was
reSdered. Participated In by Miss b. A. Johnson,
/ W Cromwell, Miss G. @. Grant, NJ. Il. Gibbs,
Miss Dorster and Miss Lewis.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
The southern Pacific Railroad Claim.

The secretary of the interior is in daily re-
ceipt of letters from persons requesting him
to leave to congress the settlement of the
claim of the Southern Pacific railroad to the
Texas Pacific land grant, so that through
public discussion of the question clear in
sight may be obtained into tho justice or in
Justice Of tho claim. Among the writers are
members of the Constitution club of New
York
National Republican., 1883-12-11
The Programme.

The senate committees will to-day take up the
bills that have been introduced into that body.
and such nominations as have been made by the
president. II is probable that the first executive
session will be held on Friday next, at which
time number of important nominations VIII DO
hapl or continuation.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
NEW PUBLICATIONS

THE ORGANS OF SPEECH AND THEIR AP.
PLICATION IN THE FORMATION OF AR
TICULATE SOUNDS. By GEORGE HERMANN
Won MEYER, professor inordinary Of anatomy
at the University OF ZHrich. New York d.
Appleton & Co. Washington: W. II. Morrison.
This new volume in the International
Scientific series of Messrs. Appleton & Co..
will be found of decided interest. While
the author states that his chief object
has been discussion Of tho physio-
logical laws of the formation of ar.
ticulate sounds, with special reference to
the requirements of the philologist whom he
believes should have complete knowledge
of the structure and functions of tho organs
of speech, ho has furnished q work which
should serve rs q text book to all teachers OF
elocution and vocal culture. His explana-
tions of the relations which tho delicate
organs which bear their part in tho ut
torrance of sound have to each other arc
clear and Ineligible, unmarried by tech
nical nomenclature, and those whose duties
require public speaking, and singers
too, may learn much that is valuable in q
perusal of this book. He has succeeded ad-
mirably in his endeavor to impart correct
knowledge of the laws which govern the
transformation of the elements of speech in
the formation OF dialects or derivative Ian
guages, and the philologist will hail tho work
with delight and appreciate it at its true
value.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
Nnf Ruahed.

1t is generally understood among senators that
there will be no Saturday session Of the senate
until after the opening of the spring. 1t is an
easy matter for that body to keep pace with the
house, and also to dispose Of Its own legislation
by sitting five days each week, at least until some
OF the more important appropriation bills come
before it.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
The BaIanoe Is Preserved.

TNNNFTs
II we may believe the cable report that Queen
Victoria weighs two hundred pounds and is got
ting comfortably falter every day the disturbance
caused 10 her by the news that the Irish societies
National Republican., 1883-12-11
TUESDAY. pEcEMBER II, 1888.

By the decision of the supreme court, sus'
tanning tho will of Mrs. Sarah Ann Dorsey
Jefferson Davis retains possession Of her
estate.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

Mr.. KINGS bill to equalize the pay of male
and female employees in the government SER
vice ought to result in floral tributes from the
fair sex throughout the session.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
Gllr 9Catlu,ltI Republican.
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National Republican., 1883-12-11

hmuHeInents.
NGrIoNAi.-Lnwrencc Barrett.
FoRp's.--Ms. Langtry.
DIME EMusEra.--Mailneo and evening performance
Co,nqUE.-Hindoo Nautch Dancers.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

Estes & Laurlat. Washington: W. Ii. Morrison,
Price, Sl.50.
This is holiday publication, the press
work being particularly clear, while the illus
trations are from designs by A. Liezen Mayer
and Ad. Lalanze, engraved by George T. An
drews and others. The covers are beautifully
illuminated and fringed. 1t is inclosed in a
neat box, and will prove an acceptable holi-
day present.
National Republican., 1883-12-11

ENGLISH AS SHE Is WROTE New York: D,
Appleton & Co. Washington: w. II. Morrison.
This little pamphlet is a collection of Curl
Gus specimens of inaccurate English, many of
which have been the rounds of the news
papers, while others are fresh and new. In
tentionally humorous efforts have been care
fully excluded, and the interest of the collec-
tion, as the author says, Consists in the
spontaniety of expression and in tho fact that
it offers fair samples of the possibilities
which lie hidden in the orthography and
construction of our language"
National Republican., 1883-12-11
AntuaeIneuta.

Jnhred nj me r. q. as second class mai Hdfts''
poqdOs on Ffrple cOpi,s. cents.
National Republican., 1883-12-11
YOUNG FOLKS HISTORY OF THE CIVIL
WAR by Mrs G.. EMMA CHENEY. Boston
Estes & Lauriat. Washington: w. II. Nor
rison. Price Sl.50.

rlSOu. ITlCei SioV
While many histories of the late civil war
have boon published, none have been written
that so closely appeals to the understanding
of the young as the book now before us. The
incidents which led to the outbreak Of hos
tilities are briefly sketched, and then the
progress of tho war is given in chrono-
logical sequence of events, and
tho principal battles arc described
graphically and simply, in just such man
ner as to be attractive to the youthful mind.
In her dedicatory paragraph Mrs. Cheney
fully sets forth her motive, and she has so
perfectly carried it out that no boy can read
the book without resolving to SO love his coun-
try as to live according to its laws and, il
need be, take up arms in its defense. The
book is copiously illustrated. .
National Republican., 1883-12-11

The following Is complete list OF senate
committees, us arranged by the republican and
democratic caucuses and appointed yesterday by
tho scnate
National Republican., 1883-12-11

Glddy girls pic-biting, creamdoting things,
Charmers in pctticoats, bangs, bustles, ana rin0Q
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-11
EOR1N YEARS AGO.

BY the politeness of Judge Thomas
IL. Smith We have been permitted to OK
anime TIE census Of Oregon, taken by
himself In 1874. about 40 years ago
Oregon at that time contained the pres
ent State of Oregon, the Territories of
Washington, Idaho. and that part of
Wyoming and Montana west of the
Rocky Mountains. This great empire
of territory, Blk times larger than the
State Of Pennsylvania. bad then five
counties, with n population as follows
Ctackamas-maIes, Zo2; females, lo9.
ChampOie e-males, AGO. females, 305.
Clatsop-maies. 81 females, 80. Iva
latian-males, 800; females, 23.
Yama Hill-males, 257 females, l5S.
Total population-maiss, 1853 females,
81. OF this population about half the
females were squaws, the wives of the
trappers and hunters. The present
population of that section of the Union
IL about 10000 people. The copy of
Judge Smiths census report is a slip of
weather stained paper about five inches
long. Oregon was finally cut down to
II corner of this territorial quadrangle
and admitted as a State In 1859. The
Territories were organized later. 1t is
II most remarkable circumstance t. call
to mind the fact that one of our citi-
zsns, yet In vigorous manhood, once
enumerated all the white inhabitants
and tue squaw wives belonging to them.
amounting tn about 200 souls of all
ages, while now the people number
about 10000, with one State oreauiza-
tion and four flourishing Territories of
large Dimensions. 1t would be a good
idea for our Historical Society t, obtain
this report from Judge SIN tn and
put IL WITH the latest census reports Of
that vast region, embracing several
large quarto volumes. History is be-
ing made most rapidly on the western
slope of the American Union.-Los
iageits Herald.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-11
seattle. June 10 1883.
A PLEASANT DAY.

on Thanksgiving day 1t was oor hap
80, nyivilege to be present at Iinner
rts.tival At Robert Weedin's, near Green
tate Mr.. Weediu has within the past
1a,r Years carved from the pripevai TOR
.at a nleasaut home surrounded with all
the necessaries of life, and above all
slsasant. cheerful and happy family OF
siobt children-eyery member being
nrssent. j. Warren Anderson and uncle
Ganiel Brownfield also shared the fes-
tivities. ~, Al.
morning in reading and discnAsing the
bpics OF the day, while a tand OF MN
rods went to the lake to interview that
festive bird, the goose. Soon our hun
tsrs returned, and az the dinner hour
approached our Olfactory nerves began
10 oonvey some pleasant sensations TO
the brain, but before We could ascer-
tain the Cause dinner was announced,
and at the summons we quickly repaired
70 table sumptuously filled to over
flowing with eatables that would make
the most fanatical epicure feel that 1t
vas good to be there. Mrs. IhzZie
Wsedin acted AZ chief cook, seconded
by her estimable daughters. Mary and
Maggie. We connot say as to the rest,
bat as us al "yu pedagogue" managed
n oct on the outside Of a vast deal OF
Northumberland vestige of turkey
remained to tell the story. After drink
inc wine to the health Of all, We retired
from the dining room to listen to some
of the thrilling adventures of MIR.
Brownfield during the early settlement
az Washington Territory and Oregon.
All the day passed pleasantly. and at
nioht We could look back upon "A day
Veil spent. Our longest earthly pilgrim
age is short, but we trust that all may
live to enjoy the return OF many such
ThanksRivings before we are called to
nnr Iono home. J. w. 4.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-11
TaE LATE sunset PHENOMENA
Ed. posr ISTELLroESCER:


In the last issue of the Posr -ISTEILI-
GESCEH the theory promulgated by tie
Virginia City Entrprise IN regard to the
late phenomena was presented to your
readers, viz: That the earth passed
through the tale of Temples comet, or
some olher old and shattered wanderer
through in.ersrellar space" The writer
then goes on to state that I'VE passed
the point of intersection with the me
feoric orbit without observing the usual
number of msteors." and then comes -
the conclusion that the slanting RAYS Of
the sun on the PARTICLES of dust CON-
posing the tail of this intersteilar n
derer would produce exactly the phe
nemena observed.
Ibis theory Is questionable beyond
doubt. and for many reasons. Flrss, We
saw the usual amount of !neteor3 for
last November. for at that time about
November l3l the earth passed through
the thinnest and most dlstrlbutive por-
ton OF the meteOric orbit, and not uatll
1888 Will the magnificent pyrotechnic
display OF the heavens be again wit
n@ss d Is ia 1896, thus making the peri
odicity OF this specta acle to be about 33
years. In regard TO passing through the
tail OF Temple 8 comet, the Virginia City
writer has evidently drawn his inference
from ths similarity of orbital elements
between this comet and that of. the me-
teors. Ii is true Z at the similarity is
wonderful, and cannot be one of mere
chance; but considering that the comets
tail should nave become entangled i'll
the ineshes Of our atmosphere. the re-
suit would have been far different than
that claimed, for instance. Heat wo I'D
have been generated in marked degree,
the sOrdid state of the atmosphere |
would have been observed, and morning |
and evening would not alone have been
the time for observations of strange |
spectacies in the heavens.
The theory that this phenomena is |
due to reflection and refraction of the |
suns rays, as presented In one of last |
weeks issues of your paper, is hardly to |
be doubted, as time, place and length Of |
these glorious tableaux agree with the |
accepted theory of twilight and dawn.
FRED'K II. SPARLING.