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National Republican., 1883-01-02
Tile Future Of America.

The population Of this country has been in
creased during the past year by the immi.
grafton of 100000 people This is a signif-
cant fact. 1t suggests the idea Of the popu-
larity of the republic among the nations Of
the world, and reminds us of the vastness of
our empire. This almost incredibly large
number of souls has been assimilated and
their advent was 30 quiet and unhcraldcd that
no notice was taken of it.. Tho strangers
have become 4 part OF our national family.
They are toiling with our increasing millions,
each FOR advancement and place Silently us
the rising Of the sun come the teeming CO.
horts Of the world and spread abroad over our
soil. We are growing stronger, larger,
greater every hour, yet do not re-
alize it. The prediction has been made
that the next census will reveal population
Of seventy million souls within our borders,
and we are not prepared to doubt the posi-.
bility. At the rate OF nearly q million per
annum by immigration It is not to be won
dered at that tho figures aro 50 wondrously
large IL is to be presumed that our people
are continuing TO obey the ancient injunction
TO " increase and multiply" Fifty millions
of peoplc--tcn million families-are con-
stantly growing. Those who come to us from
foreign shores are ignorant of the subtle
crimes which prevent the increase Of the
race. They come to us in robust health, and
after the manner of their ancestors rear
large families. They cannot trace their
lineage back through the centuries
but within their veins there flows the
current of rich, warm blood which will
be mingled with that Of our own and
strengthen it, Moreover they are just the
kind of hearts and hands which America
needs Notions, of case, false refinement,
speculation, and white handednoss are un-
known to them. They are delivers and toll
ers, who will compel the earth to yield har-
vests Of plenty for the world. Their Drawn
and sinew will furnish the labor of which we
can never have surfeit Their children will
outstrip own own, may be- in the struggles Of
life, but the race will go on in its growth, no
matter what individuals may prosper or fall.
The future of America is dazzling. We are
part Of the greatest empire this world has
known. The history we are making is as
founding to mankind. One century has put
us upon par with the Oldest of nations.
Another centennial will be celebrated by
untold millions of people intelligent, pro-
gressive, liberty-loving people. Arts and
science unthought of will bo developed and
keep pace with the wants and needs of the
great populacc. Our children will be the
y al 4
ccnce we shall be beyond compare. The
capital of the nation will be greater and more
beautiful than the widest imaginings of u
Parisian. These and similar thoughts crowd
rapidly upon the mind rs VIC contemplate the
changes which time will produce. 1t makes
one proud of his country; proud of his citi-
2cnship. In the coming century, to be sim
ply an American citizen will be right al
most princcly in its greatness,
National Republican., 1883-01-02
The Crimson and the Blue.

Yale and Harvard are aristOcratic and eX-
elusive. They can compete with the world
of brains and pull very commendable race,
but in the shell at the oars they have come in
second best. Therefore have they chosen to
hold regattas with no other colleges The re-
cent convention of college oarsmcn was not
represented by, either of the New England in
stitutions. This savors so much of snobbery
rs to attract a great deal Of public mention.
1t also has a tinge Of moral cowardice which
is to be regretted. There can be no reason
why the muscle, skill, and endurance of the
swell schools should not be as good as can be
put forward by their younger rivals. The
classes are filed with the rugged fellows
from western farms and eastern workshops.
1t is u mistake to point to these univer-
stiles as the asylums Of foppery and
luxurious Incidence. The Drawn and sinew
are as plentiful as the brains, mayhap
moro plentiful. The walls and trees, how
ever, convey ideas Of antiquity and aristoc-
racy to the new conner, and he breathes in a
self-consciousness from the very atmosphere
of the classic campus. The record, moreover
SHOWS u llsU Ol uClSdlo WulCll urc NCIy lIl-
spring to the "set-up" youths, and they fall
back upon the dignity of their antiquity and
refuse to be contaminated by competitive as
sociation with the strong and determined
fellows whom they fear. This is to be regret
ted. Collegians everywhere deprecate it
The alumni of the institutions wish it were
otherwise They believe that Yalea and Harvard
can compete with the world in anything
We have number Of good crews atoat every
year, displaying all colors other than the
crimson aud the blue. The splendid navies
of New Haven ,2nd Cambridge have nothing
to fear or lose, Mt much to gain, in the esti
nation of the public by putting aside theil
attitude of fself-complacency and assumed bet
terness. We hope to see them on the water
next summer. We will confess to little
parliality in expressing the hope that one o
them may carry OF the laurels, and that botl
may exhibit skillfulness and ability which
will silence the sneers and jeers towhich they
have recently subjected themselves.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

than their real friends and acquaintances,
appropriate to the beginning Of year; at
once pleasantly rcmindful Of days gone, and
assuring as to days TO come. This desirable
restriction is unfortunately out of the ques-
tion. New year calls will undoubtedly re-
main for n generation or two quite what they
have been essentially for several generations
gone, II is best, therefore, to be glad that
any change for tho better has been made in
them, such as the Punishment Of the bottle /;
and since details only can be improved, it is
well to keep on improving them.
Very much more satisfaction could be had
out Of these calls If those who make them
could be brought to understand that in no sense
can they be considered more than visits of
the merest cercmony that coffee is not a
necessary part Of them at any house that
they should be brief as the barest interchange
Of courtesies will permit; that to show the
face, say the customary pleasant things,
and go, is all that anybody expects
or wishes from q caller, excepting the card.
And, above al, that neither the hour nor any
thing else about It so far distinguishes new
year call from any other day call that dress
coat is not only out of place, but .ludicrous.
No gentleman would call on any other day
in a,costume which is distinctively reserved
for evening. Unless it be a desire to adver-
tiso the certainly not overwhelming fact
that he has a dress coat, IL is difficult
to imagine why any man should
so parade himself 1t is certainly odd that in
Washington, a city pretending, with con-
siderable reason, to be in some sort the social
as well as the political capital, fully one half
of the gentlemen who "wcnt calling" yester-
day should have committed this peculiarly
absurd mistake. Its prevalence suggests
another point for correction to those who
have foredone the ardent. If new year calls
are to continue they might as well be made
rational as temperate
National Republican., 1883-01-02
JJon. rIis,,n M. Alien.

An American by birth, but wearing the
decorations Of king, was taken suddenly i'll
in the executive mansion and there died
shortly after ~ o'clock on New Years day
Hon. ELISHA IL. ALLEN was born January
%, 1904, at New Salem Mass. He removed
early in life to Bangor, Me-, where he prac-
ticed law and took an active part in politics
He was political opponent, but personal
friend of Hon. HANNIBAL HAMLIN, and at
one time defeated that gentleman in an cleo
tion to the twenty-seventh congress. He was
in turn defeated by Mr. HAMLIN for the
twenty-eighth congress. Mr.. ALLEN then re-
moved to Boston and practicod law for several
years until he was appointed as consul to
Hawaii by President TAYLOR in 1Sl9 In the
year 1853 he became n citizen of that country,
and was made minister of finance. After fill
ing several offices of distinction and trust for
that government he was commissioned envoy
of the kingdom to the United States. Here
he has since resided as the representative of
that monarchy. In the city where he.once
served as the representative of congressional
district, he has lived and died representing
foreign power. Because of the length of his
term of service he had been made dean of the
diplomatic corps, and enjoyed the respect Of
the members Of the legations of the world as
scmbled at this capital. Together with
them he hade paid his respects TO the
President and was taking a lively in
terest in the beautiful surroundings of the
white house and the gayeties of the reception
when the fatal disease claimed him as vic
tim. A few spasms of pain, caused by rheu-
matism of the heart, and the lamp of life went
out. In the death of Mr.. ALLEN this nation
has lost citizen by birth of whom wo have
dom, to whom we gave him, has lost faith
ful servant, whose place cannot readily be
filed
National Republican., 1883-01-02
RRANCu oEFIcEs.

The following is list Of the branch Offices in
Washington. Others will be added hereafter:
vs. RoosE's News stands st the ARLINGTON
HoTEL WnLARD's HOTEL, and METROPOLITAN
HoTEL
RoosE & QUEENS News stand, NATIONAL HOTEL.
i. 7. QUEEN, ST. JAMES HOTEL.
RfGGs HOUSE News Stand.
EBBlTT HousE Nows Stand.
AMERICAN ilOUsE News stand.
w. s TIoMPsoS's Drug Store
G. II. FicltLiNGs Drug Store Georgetown.
]. BRADLEY ADA,fs's Book Stores
G. Il. DUFuuR, Druggist, 1878 Fourteenth street.
X. b. FEHoUsoN, Druggist, corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenue 3. L.
s. L. LEWIS, Druggist corner Fourteenth and p
streets
G. G. c. sfN,is, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
w. j. SCALA, Druggist, 800 East Capitol street.
H. JonSsloS. lOOl street northwest.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
presa Conts and Lolterer..

Nothing of all that has been said in favor of
abolishing the custom of new year calls seems
to have had any effect upon the custom it..
self; but the efforts that have for years past
been directed toward an elimination of alco-
holic drink from the hospitalities of the occa-
sion would appear to have attained success.
On no previous new year day were
calls more numerous or calling more
general than they were yesterday; and with
equal truth, but more satisfaction it
may be added, that no preceding new year
evening brought with it so few cases of fud-
die. 1t is always open to question whether q
custom is wholly good that exposes good ma
ture to every test that impertinence can put
upon 1t, and stretches hospitality to almost
the swapping point. But 1t is not a COM
pulsory custom, and if those who receive
calls are worn out in tho labor they
have themselves to blame, The sane.
tion of time and sense of
social obligation combine to mako calling an
almost unavoidable duty on tho part Of mas
culinity; and not to this feeling, but to the
innate brazenness Of many men tempted by
opportunity, should be attributed that almost
insolent freedom of entry with which so many
open doors are treated. If it were possible to
put limit upon calls and 10 draw u line be-
tween callers, so that no ladies need see others
National Republican., 1883-01-02

for valuable considerations One more
conundrum. If ship Of other than English
register should take ARABr as passenger
from Ceylon, would It be competent for
British vessel to compel her to heave to and
surrender that passenger The exile of Ccy-
lon is u restless mortal who will not want to
remain there great while. The above qucs.
tions will probably require an answer in the
near future, The sooner they are definitely
settled the better ARABr may yet be a
source of diplomatic trouble.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
IsItn ununv New Ycnrl

Whatever was said yesterday about well
coming the New Year had better be consid-
cred as tentatively said. Yesterday was dis
tinguished by an earthquake in Canada, q
thunder and lightning storm in Maine a
tremendous snow storm in California with
sleighing for the first time in the history
of the stato), Gambettas DEATH the
sudden death of Minister Allen, and enough
of other unusual, alarming, distressing, and
depressing things to have suiliced for the his
tory of several months. There is no telling
where such Il year may end; and most assur-
edly, if its first day gave true touch of its
quality, the world has reason for anything
rather than for giving it welcome.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

HAvING been delivered to the Egyptian
authorities and tried by native court, how
can England undertake TO hold ARABI as
British prisoner? This is question which
has been propounded to tho distinguished ex-
ilo and by him in turn to his oaptOrs. Is
England territory of Egypt, and is she
obliged to keep and maintain the state pris'
oncrs Of the African nation? Or is Great
Biiiain II merconary power, ready to act as
the custodian and jailor of such prisoners
National Republican., 1883-01-02

THE death of NJ. GAMBETTA of France de-
prives that republic of one of her earliest
champions aud ablcst defenders When the
Prussian soldiery surrounded aud invested
Paris GAMBETrA escaped from the belea-
guered city in u balloon and Joined the bellig-
erents ut Tours. Ho energctically endeavored
to raise and equip armies for continuing the
war, and became the seli-constituted dictator
of the affairs of the nation. In the formation
of the republic he was among the most active
and able. The people Of France held him in
high esteem, and during his recent illness
their expressions of interest and sympathy
were marked and touching. Asthe midnight
bells toled the lsnell of the dying year their
vibrations sounded the requiem Of the depart-
ing statesman, and the soul Of NJ. GAMBErTA
winged its fight into the vast myltery of
eternity.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
petition OF the Pctersburg Bourbons.

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan 1.-The city officers
elected by the bourbon democratic council on
the 2sth, Goth, and 3Oth of June last, who
have been declared by the Virginia court of
appeals to have been illegally elected to office,
presented their petition to the council at its
meeting this evening, asking that body TO
make an appropriation sufficient to pay the
petitioners for services rendered from the first
of July to the first of December. The amount
required for this purpose is about $4,000
The petition is signed by hundreds of tax
payers of both parties. The matter will now
be referred 10 Judge Joseph s. Budd, whom
the council this evening elected city attorney
to say whether the city is indebted TO these
men. II. ]. Jarratt, readjuster, who at the
last municipal election was elected mayor Of
the city, and who, at the time Of his election
and ever since, has been a member of the city
council, but who failed to qualify as, mayor,
resigned his seat in the council this evening
for the purpose, it is supposed, of qualifying
as mayor which Office is now held by Col. H.
II. Archer (bourbon democrat), who, If Jarrett
attempts to qualify, will contest his right to
do so In the courts.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

ANoTHER poor preacher gone wrong. Rev.
HERER NEWTON, an Episcopal clergyman of
New York, considers the bible an old
fashioned work, far behind the age, and not
in keeping with modern progress In brief
sermon delivered on Sunday he is said to have
rivaled the pagan prince in vituperation of
tho bible. He also cut swath through the
catechisnl, and broke the doctrine of hades
into flinders. These are wicked days, and
VIC live in an untoward and unregenorate
time
National Republican., 1883-01-02
Let Us Ise just TO the PRECEDENT.


Ever since he was called TO the executive
mansion, the President has pursued course
marked by distinguished ability and devoted
patriotism. His actions have been manly,
his counsols have been wise, and had his
advice been followed harmony and triumph,
instead Of discord and disaster, would have
been the result. But, it must be remembered
that his suggestions, especially those con-
tanned in his 5tatesmanlike messages have
not been directed toward partisan aggrandze-
ment but have had the welfare of the entire
public as their object. President Arthur has
been ruthlessly assailed within and without
the lines of his party, but honest criticism
has found nothing in his record to lay
hold upon; enmity has discovered
nothing that could be distorted to his
disore0it He has been accused of using
patronage for partisan purposes, but eXami-
nation has revealed the fact that he has made
fewer changes than his predecessors, and that
those he has made have all been in the in
terest Of reform. His detractors have alleged
that he was willing TO wreck his party upon
the rocks Of his personal ambition, but when
his prudent recommendations have been dis
regarded, the result has been overwhelming
disaster TO those who rejected his advice He
has been charged with reckless disregard
for the rights and welfare of the people, but
when his utterances and actions come to be
analysed, IL is seen that he has constantly
lab0red to promote honesty and economy in
the administration OF the government and to
Tighten the burden OF taxation. When he be-
came president, many Imagined their chief
magistrate was a mere politician; they have
found him to DO publicist Of the highest
order
National Republican., 1883-01-02

"HUNT the rascals down." In the police
court yesterday morning it was developed
that quite young colored lad who had stolen
a valuable gold watch had disposed of it for
SO to n pawnbroker, whose name was not
given. The REPUBLICAN called attention, in
an interview with one of the police lieutenants
q few days ago TO the fact that a majority of
the pawDbroker establishments Of this city
were mere "fences" for thieves to dispose of
stolen property The pawnbroker in this in
stance should be sent to Jail along with the
thief
National Republican., 1883-01-02

For he Middie Atlantic states, Including he District
Of Columbia, OM saolc, oiiowed by ceartng ,ceater
Uicry uSia9 to colder trestt,iy tUndS, stationary
or higher pressure.
Far Wcdther is indicated on Wednesday In NeiD
EHilnd, NE Middic SOuih atlantic, ana Guif states.
Yesterdays thcrmometer.-7u t.. m, 70o; IL n. NJ,
3i,5o; p M. 4O5o; p. m. rs CO; II p. M, 3i.0o;
maximum, 4lI7; minimum, 26.0o.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

A wIcKEDLY inclined Boston democratic
paper says that Gentleman GEORGE will
never want clcrkship," This is probably
true; but the fact that he is wealthy is no
reason why the oiIlce-loying members of his
own party should make faces at him.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

SENATOR EDMuNDs does well to opposeSthe
bill for the presidential succession. 1t would
cause the duties of the executive to devolve
upon cabinet officers men in whose selection
the people have had no voice. The constitu-
tiona plan is the best. 1t needs extension,
probably, but that is all.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

CONNECrfcUT makes her bow to Mississippi
The governor-elcct, Mr.. BuLKELEY, refuses
10 take the Office, because it was manifestly
tho intent of the electors to give it to his
democratic opponent The country will hear
of Mr.. BULKELEY again. He is the kind of
man who conveys honor to a state and her
offices. Through him New England makes
her bow to the entire SOUTH
National Republican., 1883-01-02
NMNN NnRrs nEIrICE.

The New York Office OF THE REPUBLICAN ia at
Room65. Tribune building, where files of THE RE-
PUBLICAN and all necessary information relating
TO advertisements can be obtained.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

ARREsTINe saloon keepers for selling their
goods to minors is an indication of more vir-
tue in the New York police force than we
had suspected. It is step in the right di-
rection
National Republican., 1883-01-02

"A ToUNG lady who has been confined to her
bed for scym years in Cambridge, Mass, has
arson, walked, and been free from pain. She
las had no doctor for two years. She alleges,
and her friends corroborate her story, that she
was cured by prayer and faith. She says her
restoration was instantaneous. viii Royal
Boz" arise and explain this away.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
pre,,dent crovv,s Reoention.

PARIS, Jan. 1.-President Grevy's New
Year reception was attended by the presi-
donts of the senate and chamber of deputies.
President Greyy expressed warm regrets at
the death Of M. Gambetta.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

To THOSE who wore dress coats yesterday
is recommended the advice once offered by
Puck, that hereafter they appear costumed as
befts the hour; and that if they are afraid
any one may suspect them of poverty in that
respect, they pin upon their chests placards
inscribed, 81 have really got dress coat. 1t
is ut home, where it should be-"
National Republican., 1883-01-02

The health officer of Washington should be
wary and watchful. Telegraph dispatches
announce the prevalence of smallpox in Bal
timore. 1'he dreaded disease should not be
allowed to obtain foothold here through any
carelessness of our sanitary officials.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
samnle cnnles sent on nnnlionllon.

Remitiouccs may be made at our risk. either by
draft, express post office order registered let
ter Money sent in any other way Is at the risk of
the person sending II. Address.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
Washington, D. c.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

JACOB GIBHARDT, not the festive FREDDY,
has trincd witt. the affections of three young
ladies If Somcrville, n, j., and they are
presenting him. JACOB is not worth du-
cats hence not worth prosecuting. The girls
who arc SO trifcd with as to love, not wisely
a fellow whom they have known less than n
week are not worthy of amy sympathy.
National Republican., 1883-01-02

TuF DAILY NEruBmcAS delivered by carriers 10
any pnrt Of the city and suburbs, regularly and
carly, at the iollowing rates:
fei Mohth. h.''.'...'..'..''''...s... 30
Icr Quar1er..''.'........... SlbO
Per Year. ........................ coo
National Republican., 1883-01-02

REV. BARNES, the evangelist, tells Bowery
h!ools that they can sell whisky, deal faro,
gamble and play bunko, and yet be fair Chris
Claus. This is the easiest gospel the fellows
cvt' heard uud they are taking it in. Mr..
BARNES doesn't say whether murder is, or is
mo-, ono Of .hc Chfislinn graees.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
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aEoRar ADAMS Ar FoRp,s.

Manager Ford has shown good Judgment in
presenting for the holidays pantomimic en-
tertainment of the good old sort, without
which no holiday season used to be con-
sidered complete. Mr.. George II. Adams
and his company are quite up to
the best mark in their peculiar department OF
stage work. Mr.. Adams is not unfamiliar
here. He has clowned it in this city before
successfully, and is remembered with favor.
The entertainment is very well worth going to
500.
National Republican., 1883-01-02
GENERALLY Personal.

No one grieves for the old years death,
As they wait for his latest. failing breath
For now that his glory aud prime are DER,
lie may 20 rs the years have gone leiore,
Where The bells OF time are ioyfully rung,
Ger the birth Of the New Year. fresh and yoJ
National Republican., 1883-01-02
The yyenther To-Dny.

TUEsDAY. JANUARY 2, 1889.