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National Republican., 1883-11-10
coinage Tor ForoIgn Countries.

Regulations were issued yesterday by the
acting secretary of the treasury under which
coinage for foreign countries may be executed.
a copy of tho regulations has been mailed to
tho superintendent Of the mint at San Fran
cisco, who will begin at once tho coinage of
81 ,O00,0 900 for the Hawaiian government.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

SOME slmploton writes to the Now York
SIN, that Now York and NcD Jersey arc tho
"plvutal states" in the next presidential
election. IIo ought to bo told that Now
Je,soy voted against Fremont in 1856, Lin.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
I.etter nn,na nin.L-

For sometime past lettcr boxes in Charles
ton, s. c., have been systematically riled
by some unknown persons. The inspection
division Of the postollCe department will
use every effort to detect the perpetrators
National Republican., 1883-11-10

TIE republican majority in the state of
New York is stated in tho New York SIN ut
1878. The democratic party must go. Turn
the rascals out.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
CnnsI,I nj I.ninsic.

The President has appointed James T. Du
Bois, of Pennsylvania, to be United States
consul at Loipsic, and has recognized Ramon
Ullos as consul of the United States Of Colum-
bia at San Francisco, and l. S. Borros, consul
of Venezuela at Pensacola.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
Ind,ons 10 como 10 vyashinvton.

The commissioner of Indian affairs will
probably allow few Flathead Indians in
northwestern Montana, who are dissatisfied
with their condition, to come to this city aud
talk over their grievances
National Republican., 1883-11-10

THE bourbons will lose Virginia again long
before thoy will rotal<o New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Massachusetts, or Connecticut. Who
won on Tuesday?
National Republican., 1883-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
nruE MERRY pucnrss.n -

iHE MERRY DUtIEhss
Tho now opera of Geo H. Sims and Fred
eric Clay, entitled "Tho Merry Duchess" !"
will be presented to the lovers of comic opera
at tho National theator next week. 1t has
met with decided success wherever it has
been produced, and is said to abound in
sparkling music and witty dialogue. Tho
company is also said to DO strong, embracing
somo noted specialtics for the variety scenes
in the opera.
HAvERLY's MINsTRELs.
Haverly's Consolidated Minstrel troupe
will DO tho attraction at Ford's opera house
next week. Tho organization is stronger
than ever before, and embraces some of tho
best performers in the-burnt cork profession
"oLIvER. TWIST"
"a Winters Tale" will receive its final
performance at tho matinee at Ford's opera
house this afternoon, and tonight new
version Of "Oliver Twist will bo presented,
with Miss Rose Eytinge as Nancy Sykes, u
character in which she is especially strong,
and Mr.. Cyril Searlo as Bill Sykes, in which
role he has gained great praise.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
Mot 60 ,o Retired M Present.

The marine retiring board, which examined
Capt. Frank ID. Webster, of the marine corps,
has reported against his retirement on tho
ground that his present disability may only
be tompOrary,
National Republican., 1883-11-10

The Danvile negroes have ceased tramp.
ling ON the white women of that place. They
only did it for political oaoet just before the
election.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

Too much praise cannot DO awarded the
Danvillo murderors for the bourbon victory
in Virginia.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

PERHAPS lhc republican party will be able to
stay, but it depends altogether upon the question:
how many fools there will be who occupy high
posts in the ranks OF the dcmoCracy.-Ne York
San
If that's all, Mr.. Dana, You're gone.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

A DANvILLE butcher was yesterday
yiciously attacked by sheep. lie saved his
life by killing the dangerous brute,
National Republican., 1883-11-10

The republican majority in Now York
state is on tho increase. Turn tho rascals
out. The democratic party must 30.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

NArioNAL.-"A Bunch of Keys; or, The Hotel"
FoRDS--'A Winters Tale" and "Oliver Twist"
DIME MusEum-M Matinee ana evening performance.
ColuCUE-Alccu Durund's Female Folly Troupe
National Republican., 1883-11-10

HoADLY looms up now as the man to lead
the democrats, all on account Of the October
election in Ohio.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
GJlIr SCaituaaI lSepnbliGili,
n,,rn,s 10 snI,srrIl,srs,

rally edition (Dy mail, postage prepaid), per year
$500; six months, $500; three months, 500. To
city subscribers delivered by carricr-Pcr year
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Weekly edition postage prepaid, per year, $3.50;
tiX months, 75c
sample copies sent on application
Rciniilauccs may he made at our risk, either by
drait express, postonicc order postal note or reg
istcrcd letter. Money sent in any other way Is AT
the risk Of the person sending H.. Address
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Washington, d. G.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
Auction Sales.

BY WALTER h. WILLIAMS G Co.-Thc private coll
lection of paintings OF Mr. d. Gale, of Philndrl-
rlin, Nov. ~ IL, aud II, ut y. M, at 1908 D ST
BY DUScASSoN DRos-Monday, Nov. II, at 1 p
IN, at their auction rooms, sale of fire insurance
StOCys.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
Cbnnuo Of Thine.

A reporter of THE REPUBLICAN called yes
torday on Lieut. Joseph S. Powell, Of the
signal office, for the purpose of inquiring the
scientific reasons for adopting o standard of
time instead of using tho present systom
The lieutenant said "The simplest oxpla-
nation of the value of standard time is
shown by tho work of tho signal service
Hero is clearly shown the necessities for the
purposes of study and forocasting the weather,
the necessities of employing uniform time
All observations forwarded to tho central
office by telegraph are made on Washington
time. When these observations are charted
the difference Of atmospheric pressure over
the entire country is apparent. Should these
observations bo taken ut different hours, rs
they would be IL taken on local timc at diff
ferent stations, they would not bo comparable
and would be ofno value in making deductions.
so it is with all observations having tho
same object as meteorological observation,
such as earthquake waves, tides, auroras, &c.
1t becomes absolutely necessary that some
standard timo be taken, or else they are of
no Importance for scientific research"
Tho lieutenant referred to tho proceedings
Of the American Meteorological society, aud
said that for the past two centuries navigators
and explorers Of all nationalitics have for
geographical purposes carried and used the
mean time of Greenwch in their voyages
and travels.
For the general public, the adoption of one
general standard Of time is too apparent
necessity to be dwelt upon. Especially would
this be of advantage to railroads
National Republican., 1883-11-10
ARIUS THE LIBYAN; an Idyl
Church. New York: ID. Appl

ARIUS THE LIBYAN; an Idyl of the Primitive
Church. New York: ID. Appleton IL Co. Wash
ingLon: w. IL. Morrison.
The novel "Arius the Libyan" is called an
"idyl of the primitive church; but this title
applies moro particularly to the first half of
tho book, in which are given most exquisite
pictures of pastoral life among the early
Christians. But the scene changes, and later
we have some stirring incidents. Tho char
acter of the hero, Arius, is admirably drawn.
Theclla, the heroine, is q lovely creation ;
and the portraits of Athanasius. of tho En-
peror Constantine, and of other celebrities of
the time, arc drawn with grace and power.
The author is so far unknown. Tho STYLE has
certain massive simplicity that is very
charming, and the narrative brings before the
reader tho life of the third and fourth CEN
turics with singular viyidness,
National Republican., 1883-11-10
The Greely Irxpedition Court OF Inani

The Greedy Expedition Court OF Inquiry.
Tho court of inquiry appointed by the Sec
retary of war to investigate all the circum-
stances attending the organization, fitting out,
and subsequent failure of tho Greedy relief
expedition, resumed its session yesterday
morning with open doors.
The entire session was devoted to the read
ing of the correspondence relating to the
organization and fitting out of the expedition,
including all tho instructions TO Lieut.. Gar
lington, who commanded the expedition.
Lieut.. Darlington was present When all the
official correspondence already before the
court had been read Lieut.. Darlington arose
and requested to be represented before
the court by counsel. Iie said he did
not know that il would be necessary,
but he would like to have the privilege in
case it was deemed advisable. Gen. Benct,
the presiding officer, told him to put his re-
quest in writing, and the court would act upon
it in due season. The court went into ex-
ecutivo session about 2 o'clock for tho con-
sideration of some of the points developed in
the official correspondence, and after remain
ing together about an hour adjourned until
this morning, when the consideration OF tho
correspondence relating to the relief eXpe-
dition will be resumed. The court has de-
ctded to hold daily sessions from IL to 3
o'clock. The examination of witnesses will
probably begin on Monday.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

BEYOND THE GATES. by ELIZABETH STUART
pHEIIs, author of THE Gates Aiar," "The
Story of Avis" Boston, Houghton. Miillin,
Y Co. Washington: VIM. Ballantyne " Son.
Price, sl.2)
Those who have read "The Gates Ajar"
readily (surmise tho character of this work.
1t i9Ntho narrative of ono who, being very i'll,
falls into state of trance, aud comes back to
life to narrato her experience in heaven. As
a well written development Of the idea that
tho future existence is one in which many of
the conditions that govern our life and ac-
tions hero arc in full forco there, this book is
probably destined to bo as widely read and
discussdd as was "The Gates Ajar." 1t is
printed with all the beauty of Typography
that characterizes the work of the Riverside
press.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
Aniasrn,cuts.

EntSrcd At me r. o. as vcona class mail matter.
IUstdGc an singlC cOpiCs, . csHts.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1883.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

LAURA; AN AMERICAN GIRL. A novel. BY
ELIZABETH L. EVANS. Philadelphia; j. Il. Lip.
Price, Sl.5O.
Laura, the book, appears to be q goodish
sort of novel, and Laura, the heroine, good
ish sort of girl, yet a real hcsh-and blood
girl, nevertheless, not above enjoying life,
the sea air, and society. There is promise
of certain quiet popularity in tho book,
though it is not likely to mako volcanic stir
in the literary world.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
GREY HAWK; LIFE AND ADVENTURES ANON

GREY HAWK; LIFE AND ADVENTURES AMONG
THE RED INDIANS, Edited by DIR. JAMES
MACAuLEY. Philadelphia: ]. b. Lippincott &
Co. Washington: W. II. Morrison. Price, $3.50.
This book is narrative of John Tanners
thirty years captivity among the Indians of
tho northwest during the early part of the
present century. The story was published
fifty years ago, but in its original form it was
encumbercd with disquisitions and essays
that made perusal of the work as laborious
as saving wood. 1t has bcon the aim of the
editor to reproduce only such portions of tho
book us will provo of permanent interest to
the student of tho history of the American
Indian, as affording amusement and convey
ing information and instruction.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
SNUG HARBoRi OR, THE oHAMPLA!N \

SNUG HARBOhi Oh IlE CHAMfIAiN DIE
CHANIC. BY OLIVER OPTIC. With illustrd
tlnns Boston, Lee " Shepard. Washington
William Balantyne Il son, Price, Sl25
This prolific author of juvenile literature
always writes Interestingly and instruotively
and he will continue to be popular as long as
heliyes and works for the boys. Snug Har
ing SERIES"
National Republican., 1883-11-10

THE JEWEL IN THE LOTOs. novel, By
MARY AGNES TINCKER. With illustrations by
Thomas and Helen G. HovcndGn. Phllndeluhia
J. b. Lippincott ~ Co. Washington: w, II.
Morrison. Price, $3.50.
The author has given to the world q rather
heavy book, with u tedious dialogue, unre-
lieved by dramatic situations or lively in
cideut 1t is good book to yawn through,
and it is not calculated to stir up an insur-
rection or excite revolutionary thoughts in
the minds of tho readers. 1t is valuable
addition to tho literary deadwood of the day.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


VAGABoN DiA; 4 LOVE STORY. BY FRANcrs
lloDGsON BURNETT Boston: james r. Osgood
& GO. Washington; A. Brentano & Co. Price,
In predatory note, the author has this to
say
"This, my first novel was written several
years ago, and published without any revision
by mo- first in ladies' magazine under
tho name of Dorothia, and after
ward in book form as Dolly For
reasons not necessary to state hero, all
control over the book had passed from my
hands 1t has been for some time out of
print, but having at last obtained control of
the copyright, have mado such corrections
as seemed advisable given in the name |
originally intended for it, and now issue IL
through my regular publishers"
The public, and especially tho Washington
public, will not have to be told that anything
from the pon Of Frances Hodgson Burnett is
charming. 1t would DO matter of great
difficulty to produce proof to the contrary.
'Vagabondia," in its crudor form, is remom-
bercd with pleasure by thousands, aud as re-
viscd, modified, and polished, it is better in
every way.
THE MYSTERY OF CREATION AND OF MAN.
TO which is added new view of future pun.
tshment, by L. j., BAKER. Philadelphia: j.
p Lippincott & Co. Washington: W. II. Nor.
rison.
To those who are interested in reconcilng
the revelations of modern science with tho
doctrines Of Christianity this will prove a
valuable work, though its argument
in relation to future punishment
is departure from the orthodox
idea of actual, unending corporoal suffering.
The suggestion that the last will exist, aftor
the cosmic forces shall have destroyed the
earth, as discmbodied wraths without other
special punishment than that involved in the
difference between their condition and that
of the saved, who will have been raised from
the dead and embodied, is sufficiently novel
to invite careful reading of the authors
line of thought by which he reaches this con-
clusion.
National Republican., 1883-11-10

PHIL AND HIS FRIENDS. BY ]. T. TRowBRIDGE.
Illustrated Price, sl25. Boston: Lee u Shep-
ard Washington; VIM. Ballantyne q son.
The making of books for boys must be prof
table OF thoir production there is no end.
"Phil and His Friends" is one of this kind. 1t
tells of manly boys and their doings in way
to make young people feel very mature
in contemplating themselves.
National Republican., 1883-11-10
DICK's GAMES OF PATIENCE; OR, SOLITAIR

DICKS GAMES OF PATIENCE; OR, SOLITAIRE
WITH CARDS, containing forty -four, with
illustrations, New York: Dick u Fitzgerald,
Washington Brentano IL Co. Price, 70 cents.
The character of this little work is sufii-
ciently indicated in its title. Every known
game of solitaire, with its playing rules, is
clearly set forth, while tho illustrations and
diagrams make clear points that might be
obscured to learners.
KITTYLEEN By SOPHIA MAY. Illustrated.
Price, 75 cents. Boston; Lee Il Shepard.
Washington Wm. Ballantyne Il Son.
This story is for very little folks, and is the
fifth Of tho "Flaxie Frizzle Series" 1t is OF
tho sort calculated to rejoice the hearts Of the
little ones.
MIsCELLANEoUs MENTION.
William II. Morrison has received from d. Ap
| pleton a Co. u new English grammar by William
| Corbett revised and annotated by Alfred Ayros
The editor modesIly pronounces Corbetts gram
mar the most reliable work of tho kind ever writ
ten and declares that for the purposes of selfedu
cation aud for use Ia schools 1t is withouta rival
This is encouraging,
Mr. Morrison has also received from the same
publishing house an ornamental and useful calen
dar for Office or home use,
NIessrs A, Brentano IL Co, have received new
uniform edition Of Matthew Arnold'sprose works
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-05

THERE are several mysterious prob
lens connected with the Marques
Tseng, the thaumaturgic Ambassador
and Envoy Extraordinary of China to
the courts OF London and to st. Peters,
burgh and the Republic of France. The
first OF these ia as to where he acquired
the title of Marques. For Celestial,
this is an extraordinary titular nomen-
claturc. The Uncle of the Sun and
Brother of tho Moon bestows no such
titles. This circumstance OF itself has
piqued the curiosity of discerning peo-
pie. The title of Marquis. with all its
equivalents in the several Latin nations,
is distinctively European in its origin
and significance. But, while tho won.
der grows as to this incident, there is
something far more peculiar in the career
OF the Marques Tseng. 1t appears that
this ubiquitous Ambassador, who fits
between the several courts named, is,
though Mongolian, Jesuit. We
learn that he was not only educated as a
Jesuit, but that he is really affiliated
with that order. Here is an opportuni-
ty for second Eugene Sue to construct
another series of blood-ourdling roman
ces designed to show that the Jesuit, in
the diplomatic world, like Samucl J. Til
den in the restricted area of the United
States, is at the bottom OF nearly all the
profound intrigues which arc chronicled
in the newspapers of the world. The
Marques Tseng seems to be sort of
Oriental Admirable Crchton of diploma.
cy. How much of the spirit Of Ignatius
Loyola may bo enshrined in his reticent
breast is another question.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-05

GENERAL AUGUSTUS CESAR DoDGE,
Democrat Of the old stamp, who died
lately, was the son of the Hon.
Henry Dodge, an early Governor of
Wisconsin Territory, and one Of tie
first United States Senators from the
State Of Wisconsin. General Dodge was
appointed Receiver of the United States
Land Office at Burlington, Iowa, when
the Office was first established there.
and his home has been in that city ever
since, except when he was in foreign
parts. Upon the admission OF Iowa as
a State he was chosen one Of tho United
States Senators from that Common
wealth, and, for a long period, both
father and son were in tho United
States Senate at the same time. Under
Pierco's administration General Dodge
represented this country at the Spanish
Conrt as Minister, holding this commits
sion far into Buchanan's adminis stration.
When he came home he became the Dem
ocratic candidate for Gubernatorial hon.
ors in Iowa. in 1859, his competitor being
the late Secretary of War, Kirkwood,
who triumphed in that canvass Since
that time he has been in private life.
residing in Burlington, where he was
twice elected to the mayoralty OF that
city. his Republican friends, in both
instances, supporting him for the Office,
and making no nominations against him.
He was about rs years Of nge. His wife
survives him. The deceased, in the Be-
quette family, leaves relatives In Los An
geles county who inherit his unfiineh-
Ing Democracy,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-05

DIsTINGuIsnED PEOPLE, to an extent
not dreamed Of by most Of our citizens,
are pouring into Los Angeles daily.
Missouri is represented to an exceptional
degree, just now, in this pleasant incur
sion. We have amongst us from that
State not only ex-Goyernor Phelps, but
ox.United States Senator Armstrong.
We have enjoyed the pleasure OF meet
ing the LATTER who is Nestor Of
Democracy. He is an inspiriting sight
to behold, in his hale old age. and pre-
scnts remarkable facial resemblance TO
Victor Hugo, the ilIustrious French
poet. Mr.. Armstrong is delighted with
Los Angeles, and with Southern Cali
fornia at large He has just returned
from trip to san Diego. He will re.
main with MS some days longer
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-05

AMIDST tho acclaims which are greet.
ing Mr. Carlisle, the successful Demo-
cratic candidate for speaker, the HER.
AID cannot forboar word as to the
Messrs. Randall and Cox. Really, these
gentlemen have formed the bridge which,
during the past twenty years, has borne
the Democratic party so often over the
stormy torrent of debate. Ever since
he resigned q colonelcy in the Union
army to accept a seat in Congress, to
which he was elected while calamity
fighting the battles which resulted in
the preservation OF the priceless union of
the American States, Mr.. Randall has
been the alert and aggressive champion
of the principles OF constitutional gov,
ernment rs embodied in tho Democratic
party. There were years and years in
which, II Randall and Cox had not been
there, the Democratic side of the House
OF Representatives would have presented
a beggarly array of empty benches. In
an especial degree, Randall's clarion
voice, for he is genuine gladiator of de-
bate, rang stridently above the opposing
Republican clamors; and proved that,
though the Democratic party was in a
most lamentablo minority. in both
Houses Of Congress, it was nevertheless
undismayed. Randall is fighter ab mi
ito, and he was precisely the man suited
for the hour, when it requireda a Nemean
lisn.like nerve to stand up to the
victors by numbers who were often,
relying upon their overwhelming supe-
riority in that respect, insolent and
overbearing, Next to Mr.. Randall,
since the death Of Hon. Michael C.
Kerr, of Indiana, the party owes debt
Of undying gratitude to Sunset Cox.
Both as member of the House OF Rep.
resentatiyes from Ohio and New ork
he was the Ajax to the Achilles of Sam
Randall. Only the fact that he is the
wit, par excellence, Of American pol
itics, has obseursd the other fact
that he is as wise as he is
witty. Without the pronounced ply
sique or lungs to make his person.
ality felt in stormy debate in Congress,
when the passions run high, Mr.. Cox
has more brains than dozen of the
shallow brawlers, who have so often
figured in that body, welded together.
Taking into the count his wit, versa
tility and large means. it is strange
indeed that Sunset Cox failed to make
it very warm for both his adversaries in
the late contest. The HERALD does not
favor throwing over tried for new men,
but II is pleasant to learn that Mr. Car
Isle is gentleman Of such exceptional
and peculiar ability and moral worth
taat no disaster is apt to follow from
such an example OF fagrant poliScal
ingratitude as his elevation to the
Speakership over such men as Randall
and Cox would seem to imply. 1t
is still plessanter to learn, from his
speech to the House of Representative,
following his installation as Speaker,
that he will sanction no radical depart
ures in legislation which might menace
the well-being Of the country. We are
glad to see Mr.. Carlisle, at this early
stage of the Forty.eighth Congress, give
the lie to the gruesoms yaticinations