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National Republican., 1884-04-03

We print in another part of our paper the
New York Herald editorial of yesterday ad-
vising democratic congressman against tho
suicidal policy of voting against additional
naval vessels. The Herald seems to think
there is danger that democrats will oppose
for partisan reasons the senate commtteo's
additions to tho house bill. We are not
prepared to believe this, Senators Butler
Jones of Florida, aud other democrats patri.
otically voted for the senate bill for new
ships; they will hardly allow narrow partisan
considerations to change their votes now that
the committee have placed their own bill on
the naval appropriation act. The ships arc
needed for the country, but politically tho
republicans will gain If Mcsars, Randall and
Holman are allowed to prevent uninterrupted
progress in the reconstruction of tho navy.
President Arthur understands tho issue, and
made it so plainly in his special message that
he who runs may read.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

GEN. GRANT visited tho house of repre-
scntatives yesterday, and the warm esteem in
which the ex-president is held was shown in
the extremely happy remarks of ex.speaker
Randall who said that I'VE should do
ourselves honor by taking a recess to give
members an opportunity of shaking him by
the hand" The brief reception which fol-
lowed was quite pleasant, the general having
kindly word and hearty hand-shake for
all. The representatives with whom he had
not been previously acquainted were pre-
sented by Speaker Carlisle.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
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National Republican., 1884-04-03

Kentucky, visited tho sage of Gramercy park
and thus describes the manner in which Mr..
Tilden confuted the stories of his physical
degenoracy.
With that he all grabbed 4OO-pound dumbell
and put II mp ovah he alls head, sab then held II
out at aims length, sah He all stuck he alls lit
tie fngah in they bunghole of empty beah kaig,
sab and held II out fob ovah a minute, snh lie
all bent heavy iron pokah ovah his alls ahm,
aud then bit on piece of it with they greatest
ease, sab. They breeze blew they doh open. sab,
and Mistah Tilden, standing in they middle OF
they room. sab, blew it shut with he alls breath
with such fohce as to knock the niggah senseess
MS he all was coming with they customary drinks
on troy, sab. Then, sab, he oil politely re.
quested me to step out in they hall, sab, and,
taking hold Of they window casing, he run
through they doh with it, sab, aud actually turned
they room inside out.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

SUSCEPTIBLE young ladies should beware
of the fascinating drummer" He is often
a gay deceiver who has left wife at home,
Miss Tate, of Hendersonville, N. c., who was
educated at Mount de Sales convent, near
Baltimore, recently elopod with commercial
traveller named Thomas j. Barber, of Chester,
S. c. When the young lady's family made
inquiry of the Charleston firm which Barber
represented as to his present whereabouts
they were referred to the wife whom he had
abandoned for the desired information.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
Strong Talk from u Democratic Paper


The country is well satisfied with Mr.. A rthur
He will be nominated at Chicago, and, unless the
democrat. put up very strong man on q good
platform, he will certainly be elected. He can
command more independent and democratic
votes than any other republican who is named.
1t IS recognized by all unprejudiced persons that
he has steered through dangerous waters with
consummatc taot, Very little that he has done as
president affords any reasonable ground for hos
tile criticism. Ills suggestions to congress have
been, as q rule wise, conservative and statesman.
like. His executive acts have been conspicuously
free from craftsmanship and his appointments,
with scarcely an exception, admirable. and evi.
IDENTIFY dictated by sincere consideration for the
public welfare, He has shown upon all occasions
patience, dignity courtesy, and patriotism, quail
ties eminently fitting president. If ever n high
Official labored conscienuousy and successfully
to do his duty Mr.. Arthur Is the man. 1t Is ut.
erly impossible to reconcile the republican oppo.
sition to him with the possession of proper mo.
ives and we feel assured 1t will have little weight
with the delegates at Chicago.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

APRIL 2s the grconback national convention
will meet at indianapolis. 1t will nominate
that hold bad man of destiny, Ben Butler.
Next the auti-monopoly convention will
come together in Philadelphia on the four
teenth of May, and may be expected to in-
dorse him also Tho labor convention, to be
held in Chicago July 80, will also fall in
line for Benjamin. Now, here is food for
thought The mariner of Massachusetts is
wonderfully sly, and has kept himself sed-
ulously in tho background while tho booms
for Tildou, Payne Mcdonald Randall,
Flower, and tho other democratio
candidates have been running their
wild courses, but if anybody thinks he does
not expect to have a pretty full hand in tho
eu,nc they are badly out in their reckoning
Bold Ben knows the danger Of PremSture
National Republican., 1884-04-03

MR. AND Mrs. julius NEWTON, of New
York city, were, through the kind offices Of
Minister Lowell, permitted to attend q
drawing.room reception given by Queen
Victoria on the evening Of March 90. The
queen herself was not present, but the
Newtons wero presented to the Princess of
Wales, and Mrs. Lowell acted as chaperon
for Mrs. Newton. And now formal notice
appears in tho court circular to the effect
that the presentation of the Newtons at her
maiesty's reception has been withdrawn at
the request of Minister Lowell. No reason is
given, but tho presumption is that something
has been discovered in the social status or
possibly in the personal history of these
people that would have debarred them from
the queens drawing room if it had been
known. Julius Newton was formerly known
in New York as julius Nathan. He is said
to be a German by birth, and amassed for.
tune in the banking business. Happily, in
this republic,w when unworthy persons happen
to be admitted to official receptions their
frailtes or misfortunes are not advertised
in the newspapers ten days after the affair is
over.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

II will crafty Mr.. Tilden's many friends
to know that he can raise up both his arms
and let them fall. They will also be pleased
to learn that he can hit out from both shoul-
ders. In pugilistic encounter an ambidcx-
ferrous man has great advantage. Tho fact
that MIR. Tilden can stamp vigorously with
both feet is also greatly in his favor. A man
who could only stamp with one foot would be
entirely out of place on q platform where
vigorous action is required.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

booms, and he also we'll understands the
nature of democracy. In the interim bo.
tween May 30 and July 8, as the nominee
of two considerable bodies of men, and the
prospective nominee of another, the
owner of millions, and possessed of q
notable reputation for brains, audacity,
libcrality, and great fertility in political
maneuvering, he is certain to become
powerful aspirant for favor in the eyes of
the Moscs-scelSing democracy.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
A Growing Man.

man who is president of The United States
and has held that position for two years and a
half dischargng It's responsibility in such way
as 10 command the admiration Of friend aud foe
alike cannot be scOrniully set aside as person Of
no consequence, the suggestion Of whom as his
own successor is "prep posterous" and unworthy oi
serious consideration. There was a time when II
would have been 'preposterous" TO speak OF Abra,
ham Lincoln. Ulysses 8. Grant, or James A. Gar
field as suitable candidates for the presidency,
but they grew out of that condition. as Chester A,
Arthur has done within the last four years
National Republican., 1884-04-03
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The news columns contain iil and accurate reports
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made without color or bias tnu sole Etu ana object
being In every case, from the smallest to IN" greatest
To give THE FACTS ~ the most CONVENIENT ana AT
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National Republican., 1884-04-03
"scotoh Music" at DR.. Mltoholl's.

A large number of cultured people met at
DIR. Mitchell's, No. 1902 Sixteenth street, last
night whore Con. q. w. Balloch read his in
tcresting lecture on Scottish AIusic' which
he frequently illustrated by singing parts of
old Scottish ballads, A very handsome col
lation had been prepared by tho hospitable
doctor and his wife, to which all did justice.
Among those present were Col. J. i, Clark,
Prof j, NJ, Lamb and wife, Col, John Han.
cock, Judge Marble, DIR. J. $. kelnble aud
Logan, Mrs Calvin, Charles Davies, Judge
Bruner, of Nebraska, Dr. j. W, Rawlius O,
IL. Braipard, Mrs. Hulig, Prof. aud Mrs.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
The Charges Against Judge AIten.

A subcommittee of the house Judiciary
committee yesterday heard Mr. f, B.Wiegand,
a special examiner of the department of JUS
tice on tho charges against Judge Axtell, of
Now Mexico, Ho read a report on the case
which he had submitted to tho attorney gem
eral and in which ho Rave it as his opinion
that while there was nothing against tho
integrity Of Judge Axtell, he was untitled
for the position Of associate justice because
OF his uniudicial methods Mr. Wiegand
will appear before the commit tee again on
SAturdAy noxt.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

THE house Of representatives will, by
special assignment to-day take up the senate
bill providing for the erection OF new
library building. 1t is to be hoped that no
suggestions from interested property owners
in any part of the city will be permitted to
delay the erection of building for which
there is such pressing need. Tho locality
indicated in the bill is probably the best that
choice of so large a number of senators who
have carefully looked over the whole list of
eligible sites commends it to the approval of
tho house. This opportunity of securing a
library building ought not to be wantonly
thrown away.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
The Flrst congregational society.

Tho annual meeting Of the First Congrega-
tional society occurred on Tuesday evening.
Tho attendance was very large. Tho financial
report shows small balance on hand and
very gratifying decrease Of the funded debt.
Messrs. Charles Beardsley and j. b. johnson
wero elected trustees to fll vacancies. Prof
A, n. skinner was chosen secretary. Ample
provision was made for . thorough renovation
of tho interior Of the edifice preparatory to
putting in now carpets and cushions. This
will be accomplished by next fall. Strong
instructions were voted to the trustees against
any further letting of the church for misoel-
lnneous purposes An almost unanimous vote
was passed that tho entire edifice was needed
for the purposes of church work and that all
outside organizations having any real or i'm
piled lease should be notified to quit at the
earliest possible day.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
He Knows an Obstacle.

75VdTVT
Mr.. Blaine expressed himself to his latest vsi-
tor, in very friendly manner toward all the re.
publican candidates ''save two.n The objectona.
bic names are not mentioned, but it doesn't 70.
quire fory.iankce power at guessing to say
that they belong to Edmuuds and Arthur Mr.,
Blaine knows real obstacle when he seesi;.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

THERE are at least million people in the
United States who would like to have seen
Mr.. Tilden hitting out from the shou der at
an imaginary antagonist to show Mr.. f. A.
Richardson that his muscles were in good
working order and that his pugnacity was
up to the fighting point.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
scandinavian scholars Wanted.

The postmaster general has requested tho
civil service commission to hold a special ex-
animation to fill vacancy requiringa female
clerk understanding the Scandinavian Ian
guages--those of Denmark, Sweden, and
Norway. Arrangements for such an exam
ination will probably be made within few
days. Applications should be sont to tho
commission at once. Any one able TO read
aud write one or more of these languages
,,nu
National Republican., 1884-04-03

On motion of Mr.. Randall, the house 'of
representatives took recess of fifteen minutes
yesterday to give the members an opportunity
Of shaking hands with Gen. Grant. To
what other private citizen of tho United
States would such an honor be accorded2
National Republican., 1884-04-03

If there is any lady in the country under
the age of As years out of employment, who
understands the Norwegian, Swedish, and
Danish languages, she may possibly obtain
q situation in the postoflice department by
applying TO the civil service commissioners.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

REPUBLICAN, state conventions, to choose
delegates to the national convention at Chi.
cago, will be held in thirty states during tho
month of April-an average of ono for each
day of tho month
National Republican., 1884-04-03
Az tho Churoh OF Our Tathers.

A very pleasant sociable was givon Tues.
day night at the church Of Our Fathers by
the Ladies' Aid society of that church
Thore was large attendance, and the
financial condition of the society was con-
siderably improved.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
a soe,pbIe at the Fourth Presbyterian.

n socinbie AZ the FOurth Iresbyterinn'
The third of the series of sociables held last
evening at the Fourth Presbyterian church
was a most enjoyable affair and attracted a
large attendance of church people and their
friends The artistic fingers of the ladies had
transformed the lecture room into veritable
fairy land and the programme of exercises
was very pleasing. Among other things were
Larner; vocal duets and solos by Mrs. Powell
and Miss Agnes Barnes; cantata and recita-
tions by young ladies, and some fine readings
by Prof. Townsend. At tho close of the en-
tertanment refreshments were furnished
and an evening of social chat was enjoyed by
young and old.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

Mr.. BLISS gave the Springer committee
yesterday full, specific, and accurate in.
formation as to the compensation paid by the
government for his services in the star route
frialg
National Republican., 1884-04-03
The Army aud Navy German.

Tho Army and Navy German club will
give an extra german on the sixtsOnth
instant at the Rifles Armory, A meeting
wi II be held Saturday evening to perfect the
arrangements for the german.
National Republican., 1884-04-03
CURRENT GOSSIP.
FOIIR SEAEONs.


Spring is maiden dvnoy fair,
; with violots blue in her golden hair.
Az the balmy touch OF her dainty feet
Tue primrose pnle and cowslip sweet
Burst forth from their wintry winding sheet;
And the forest leaves peep out to see
VINO this beautiful, bountiful maid can be-;
Summers warrior flushed with fame
lie rides DER earth In his car of flame.
Ills whip Is the whirlwind's oircling lash.
His shout is the deafenlng thunders crash,
His spear Is tho lightniugs binding flash.
He brcathes, and the hills are parohed and drva
And the rivulets fading in vapors fly.
Autumn's merchant Of princely mien.
The earth's best fruits at his feet arc seen,
His wondrous stores Of golden grain
Are garnered high on the sunlt plain,
And flow like seas DER his rich domain;
And his nut-brown children shout with glee
Az they gather his treasures around his knee.
Winters monster Of fendish guise,
with famine and woe In his baerul eyes,
He blighs tho air with his 10y breath.
He scourges the life from the land beneath,
The waters he binds in the chains of death,
And he laughs to hear the plaintivo wall
ofthe famishing poor In the frozen vale
National Republican., 1884-04-03
AnauaeIlteIIR.

Amusements.
NATIoSAf-Dion Boucicaut.
FORp's-Lcon Il CushmGn.
CoAcuE-"Pin.a.i" and my Wife's Carter"
DIME Observation-Disclosures and evening performance,
National Republican., 1884-04-03
Auction Sales.

TODAY.
BY WALTER 3. WILLIAMS & Coat 1ilo New York
ave. II. W., rich and handsome furniture.
FUTURE DAYS
By F1cH, Fox ~ BRowN--April %, assgnce's sale
ui un!mprovCh properly on Meridian hill.
National Republican., 1884-04-03

s. II. Jecler, Mr.. and Mrs, sperry, MIR. and
Mrs Y. j. Whipple, A. II. Hayes, and J. b.
Tipton,
National Republican., 1884-04-03

THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1884.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-10
An AneCdote Of General Sherman.

Many good anecdotes of Sherman
we're current during the war. Some of
them' he once said, when they we're
brought to his notice, had been told of
every general since Hannibal. Here is
one OF undoubted authenticity which
shows his sagacity in dealing with the
population of conquered towns. After
he occupied Memphis, tho r~-r'. ..f
business closed, so that, save for the
movements OF the soldiers, the place
looked like city Of the dead. He is
sued an order directing that the stores
and shops should be opened during
business hours, the schools resume
their courses, and the churches hold
their customary services, Among the
people who called at his headquarters
to protest against this order, or to ask
for explanations, was the clergyman Of
an Episcopal church, who said that the
ritual of his denomination contained
prayer for the President which, under
the circumstances, embarrassed him.
Whom do you regard as your Presi-
dent?r asked Sherman blnntly. I'VE
look upon Mr.. Davis as our President"
replied the minister Very well; pray
for JEFF Davis if you wish. He needs
your prayers badly 1t will take a
great deal of praying to save him."
Then I will not be compelled to pray
for Mr.. Lincoln'" "Oh, no. He's a
good man, and don't need your pray
ers. You may pray for him if you like
but there is no compulsiou, answered
Sherman, instantly divining that the
clergyman wanted to pose as martyr
before his parishioners, and had hoped
that he would be ordered to use the
PRAYER for the President of the United
States. The next Sunday, the pre-
scribed prayer was so modified by the
preacher as to leave out all mention Of
the President. and to refer only to "all
in authority. e. v Smalicy in the
JdaunrU Centuru.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-01-10
STAGES OF TIL z RIVER.

Tue river marked by the gauge at this
port At 9 p, III. 80 feet l0inches and falling:
Chattanooga, Jan. 9,-Rvsr s fee. 6
inches and falling.
Cincinnati, Jan. 9.--Rivsr 90 feet 4 in
ches aud falling.
Louisville, Jan. 8.-Rver II feet 0
inches and falling.
Nashville, Jan. 8.-Rivsr II fee, 9 in.
Oh and falling.
Pithburg, Jan. s.-Rivsr 3 feet 10 in
ehes and falling.
st Louis, Jan River 10 feet in
chss and rising.
RIVER ITEMS.
The ice was running heavier yesterday
than it has done since the big freeze"
Navigation has not been retarded but the
little considering the extreme cold weather
since last Friday, but if the river had not
been 80 high, the Ohio river steamers would
have shared the same tate as the Anchor
line.
The Belle of Shreveport arrived here yes
terday morning. She will discharge her
trip here and reload for New Orleans, leav
ing here Saturday, January 18th, at p. m.
For passage rates apply on board or to W.
F. Lombdin, passenger agent.
The Cons Millsr from Memphis passed
up for Cincinnati at s a. N. yesterday. She
will have tough time with ice before she
makes her "home run"
The Andy Baum and Henry A. Tyler
hive laid up at Memphis.
The new Mary Houston from New Or
leans 10 due tomorrow morning for Gin.
cinnati. As the weather is modersting fast
she may 90 through to Cincinnati.
The brilliant electric light steamer Guild.
ing Star will receive freight and passengers
here to-day for New Orleans and way
points The Star is one Of the finest boats
floats. Apply on board, or see Passenger
Agent W. F. Lsmbdin.
tits reported that navigation is suspend
cd in the Upper Ohio, but the fast mode
rating weather will soon put things in good
shape again il another cold wave does not
visit again.
The Kentucky shore, just opposite Cairo
is pretty we'll represented with steamboats,
bsrges, ETC., laying up on account of the
cold weather.
The trains on the Paducah & Memphis
road were forced to succomb to the heavy
snow storm. which was more than TWO feet
deep for seventy-6ve miles on the line OF
the track.
The Gus Fowler, as usual, was on hand
yesterday. She will not let the ice inter
fare with her business and will report Al
usual to-day.