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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

PROMPT to the call of time. our own es.
teemed Robinson smilingly toes the mark and
gives our desperate foreign foes a rib rooster,
Our only Richolieu is determined to make
the monarchs of Europe howl with anguish
by exposing their insidious schemes TO sap
cur free institutions. Our representatives
abroad may be seduced by their wiles
into changing the simple but majestic
garb of an American citizen prescribed
for them by our laws for the gorgeous raj.
ment worn by the mnions of the efote mon.
archics, but never while our vigilant Richie.
lieu is to tho fore. Having given his attcn.
ton to tho field in general, Let us now cntroat
him to give special attention to the present
position of the British lion, The dangerous
animal has had u long rest, and probably
needs humping.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
THE uENNEp1N CANAL.
The Presidents Message 20 Congress In
Relation 20 That Work.

The Prcsidonts Message TO Congress I'm
Relation 90 That Work.
The President sent to congress yesterday
special message with respect to the construc-
ton of the Hcnnopin canal Accompanying
tho message are copies of the act of the gem
eral assembly of tho state of Illinois, ceding
tothc United States the Illinois aud Michigan
canal, of the record of the state officers of
the vote upon tho proposition to cedo the
canal at tho state election succeeding tho act
of cession, and of tho letter Of tho chief of
engineers transmitting to the secretary of
war the report of tho surveys for tho pro-
posed Hennepin canal authorized by the act
of August, 1889. In his message, the Presi-
dent says:
submit communication from the governor OF
the state of Illinois, with copy Of an act OF the
general assembly OF that state rendering to the
United States the ocssion of the Illinois ana
Michigan canal, upon condition that It shall be
enlarged and maintained as national water
way for commercial purposes.
Tho proposed cession II all element OF the sub
ject which congress had under consideration In
directing, by the act Of Aug, 2, lsS2 the survey
for canal from point on the Illinois river az Or
nearthc town OF Iennepin, by the most pract cable
route, TO tho Mississippi river at or above the city
of Rock Island, the canal to be than seventy
feet wide at the water limo, and not less than seven
feet in depth OF water, aud with capacity for
vessels of ut least $50 tons BURDEN and also sur
vey of the Illinois and Michigan canal, and an
estimate of the cost OF charging 1t to the dmen.
sions Of the proposed canal between Hennepih
ui tnS ,lnrrH m tho sbove IT have heon
oomnletod, and The report upon them Ia Included
in the last annual report of the secretary OF war,
and copy is herewith submitted. --.,--,
ron ,nesS papers ,a ss se S
of III il IN WiSconsIn' iowa Minnesota Kansas
ana Nebraska was more than i,OOO, 900 bush
els. II is claimed that II the cheap water trans.
portaton route which - now continuous Su from
in H. redn"tar of irosht CHARGES would result To
the people of the upper Mississippi valley, whose
productions 1 have only partly noted, not only
upon their own Shipinens Dnt upon 'ne articles
rom ,ba esster states Nv water only AZ lar M
C6icaEo. -
As u matter of great interest, especially to the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Sinking Fund Exhibit.

Secretary Folger yesterday furnished the
senate an answer to the resolution of inquiry
concerning the sinking fund. In estimating
the amount of the public debt he takes into
account the $3i6,000,00O of United States
treasury notes which the department is re-
quired by law to keep. June 3d. 1883, tho public
debt, at its maximum point, was 1851, 091,-
207.4S. This!shows reduction of the debt,
including interest, less cash in the treasury,
of S1,205 $40, $685.. So long rs there remain
outstanding and unpaid any of the 3 per cent.
bonds of 1889, calls for their redemption can
be made, and the amounts redeemed there
under applied to tho sinking fund. The
resolution was divided into its several points
of inquiry, and the secretary replied to them
seratim, making many cross interrogatories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

THE session SO far has been marked by the
introduction of an unusual number of pro.
posed amendments to the constitution. Mr.
Dcuster yesterday introduced ono prohibiting
congress or the state legislatures from enact
ing any law prohibiting the manufacture or
sale Of any article of merchandise composed
In part or whole of any product of the soil.
Had the liquor dealers association ything
to do with tho preparation of this guicless
proposition?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Civil Service Pr,noipIe, AppIi.I

Gen. McCook, secretary Of the senate, has
advised Col. C. C. Morrow, of Missouri, and
Maj. Jere Williams, of Ohio, that they will be
retained in the positions of assistant execu-
tive clerk and petition clerk, respectively.
These gentlemen are democrats and ex.union
soldiers, and have filled their positions eff
GENTLY for several years. 1t is stated that
Mr. Spencer, formerly journal clerk under
Secretary Gorham, will be reappointed to
that position, with Mr.. Mcdonald, the present
incumbent as his assistant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

give tho subject in question over to the
district committee for consideration
and save their dignity by having tho result
Of the minor committees inquiries reported
sonable to suggest that this course would re-
suit in no moro delay than will occur through
reference to subcommittee of the appro.
prations committee, to say nothing of tho
greater attention tho affairs and wants Of tho
district would receive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

TRIBuLATIoN has overtaken several soldiers
of the Salvation army in Bridgeport, Conn,
q stony-hearted judge having fined them for
dancing in the street and otherwise making
themselves nuisances of the first magnitude.
In default of base coin the salvationists were
sent to Jail, where, safe under the sheltering
protection of the sheriff, they can smile at
sinking mercury and laugh at hunger. Per-
haps they were dancing for square meal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
HHHABUr'

IL this issue will be found the report of the
general agent ofthe department of justice, in
which is very fully presented the subject of
the compensation of court officers, both as to
present law and practice and proposed
changes. The attorney general has recon.
mcnded the substitution of salaries for fees to
these officials. If congress should not act
favorably upon this recommendation then a
new system of accounts for marshals will be
inaugurated. The report contains much other
information OF general interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

The committee of cattle men appointed at
convention recently held in Chicago to visit
Washington in the interest of legislation to
meet at the department Of agriculture on
Thursday. A subcommittee from tho house
committee on agriculture will confer with
the cattle men. Mr.. Hatch, chairman, says
the disease of cattle will DO the first subject
considered by the committee on agriculture.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

THE most astonishing piece of news pub.
lishel in the daily papers yesterday was an
account of a quiet election in Mississippi
the day previous. The monotony of this re-
markable quietude was broken yesterday by
the murder of peaceful citizen of Jackson
in a dispute growing out Of the city cleo
ton" Thequiet of the grave usually attends
Mississippi electons-cemeterial peace for the
victims of shotgun brutality.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Brewster Cameron to Resign.

Brewster Cameron, esq, will be placed in the
hands of the attorney general to-day, and
that very shortly thereafter his name will'be
sent to the senate for the position of receiver
ron has large property interest in that vicinity
and desires to BIO near 1t. His nomination
would have been sent in yesterday, but was
delayed in order to permit him to complete
the preparation of the report made to the
attorney general Yesterday
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

Secretary Chandler is making arrange
ments to have the bodies of Lieut.. Com
mander De Long aud comrades appropriately
received upon their arrival in New York.
He will direct committee of naval officers,
who will be accompanied by relatives and
friends of the deceased, to receive the bodies.
A temporary vault will be erected at.the New
York navy yard, whore the bodies will re-
main until finally inferred in accordance
with the wishes of friends. The bodies are
expected to reach New York by the middle
of february.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

Mr.. PENDLEToN has been defeated, and
the Standard Oil company has given another
evidence of its activity and far-reaching
power. Mr. Payne, who carried off the prize,
is a man of ability and great wealth.
Already canvassed among the eligible
democratic presidential possibilities, his sue
cess in this contest, and the vast power and
wealth of the great corporation at his back,
will serve to bring his claims to the serious
consideration and respect or his party
,nonauarg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

The court of claims yesterday heard argu.
ments in the case of Robert Play, which is a
claim against the United States for horses
furnished during tho war OF the rebellion,
claim against tho District of Columbia, under
n contract with tho board Of public works
The case of Isaac i. Childs against the Dis
trict of Columbia was dismissed for want of
prosecution
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

SENATOR EDMuNDs's proposition to dis
ranchise the women of Utah has drawn
down upon him the wrath Of the woman suf-
fragc party of the state of New York. The
executive committee OF the party has 'reso-
luted" against the senator with much vim.
of the woman's suffrage party prefer polyg-
amy and a vote to monogamy aud disfran-
chisement?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

to bottom, but good for nothing save to show
where lightning struck twenty-five years
ago, or as nests Cor crows, who hang to their
limbs in the hope that something in the way
of crumbs may before long turn up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

The President has recognized Knut Eric
Wretlind as vice consul OF Sweden and Nor
way, at Omaha; George l.. Ruthn, consul of
the Dominican republic at Boston; J. b..
Wanamaker, consul of the Dominican rcpub-
lie, at Philadelphia; Manuel dc Ia Cueva, vico
consul of Spain, at New York, and Manuel
Williams Merry, vice consul of Spain, at Bal
timOre
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

ADMIRAL CouRBEr having halted long
enough to recuperate the losses sustained at
Sontay, it is now announced that tho advance
will be resumed and Bac-Ninh attacked on
Friday Of this week. Then we shall know
whether China really proposes to take hand
in the Tonquin war or not.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Pnstofficea nnd Post Ronds.

At meeting Of the house committee on
postoiiices and postroads yesterday Messrs.
Rogers, Ward, Taylor Bingham, and Wake
mittee on postal telegraph, and Messrs.
Money, Rogers Paige, White, and Skinner as
members Of tho subcommittee on foreign
mails
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
After Lnnd Grant Ronds

At meeting of the house committee on the
judiciary yesterday Mr.. Paysou appeared from
the committee ON public lands and asked that
all bills relating to the forfeiture of land
grants be referred to the committee which
he represented. Messrs, Culberson, Broad
head, and Taylor, were appointed subcom-
mittee to consider the bills relating to land
grant forfeiture before the judiciary commit
tee aud also to consider the request of Mr..
pavgOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

OUR bright contemporary, the Baltimore
Hcraid, gives evidence of merted prosper
ity. Yesterday it appeared in q brand new
dress, and is now one of the best and best
looking papers in the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

Mr. Morrison has not yet announced his
subcommittee, Ademocratic member of tho
ways and means committee at the close of tho
session yesterday morning. said that the &C
ton of the protective democrats of the house
was still a matter Of doubt, but in any event
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1881.

QUITE an extensive fire is reported from
Meadville, Pa. 1t involved the loss Of the
Culom block, one of the finest and costllest
structures in tho western part of the state,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

The patent Office yesterday issued 1873
patents, 10 designs, IS trademarks, 90 labels,
and reissues. Twcnty-three patents were
awarded to citizens of foreign countries OF
tho domestic patents issued New York Sc
cured 81. Massachusetts, 49, Pennsylvania "a,
nlionis %, Ohio 2B, and Connecticut %.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
SENATE Military Committee.

The authority of the secretary of war to
retire army officers at his own option on the
ground of supposed disability and to promote
others to fill the vacancies thus created is in
voved in some of tho pending cases, and will
be discussed by tho senate military com.
mittee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Moro Silver for Dincs.

Owing to the continued demand for dimes
at the Philadelphia mint the director of the
mint yesterday authorized the purchase Of
10000 add itional ounces Of silver for coinage
into dimes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
TN. Electoral Count.

The proposed constitutional amendment
to abolish the electoral system was referred
to subcommittee of five members Of the
house Judiciary committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
GrenIY ReIIeI Honrd.

Lieut.. Berry, commander of the relief
Rodgers, was before the Greedy re-
lief board yesterday, and outlined plan for
tho relief of tho Greedy party, requiring two
vessels, Chief Engineer Melville and Lieut.
DanenhoMer also npnenrel before the. board.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

The President sent tho following nomina.
ton to the senate yesterday Chief Engineer
Charles H. Loring to be chief of the bureau
of steam engineering in the navy depart
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
kniuseniet,ts.

NAT1oNAL.-Joe Jefferson.
FoRD's.--"Tbe Bcggar Student"
ComouR.-Niro Farrand and Nac.Nac Dancers.
DIME MUsEuM.-Matinoea and evening performance
WBIGHT's DINE MusEuM--Opon this evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Postal chanses in Now York city.

Tho postmaster general has decided to per-
init the establishment of 100 postal stations
in New York city, and will allow an expendi-
ture of sd per annum for tho maintenance of
each HtatiOu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Auction Sales.

TODAY.
By WALTER b. WILLIAMS d Co.-sale Of $4,000
worth Of gold aud silver Watches jewelry, &c,
FUTURE DAYS.
BY DUScANsoS DRos--On Thursday, Jan 10, as
signecs sale of fancy goods, gents and ladies'
furnishing goods, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

Tho comptroller of the currency has called
for report of tho condition of the national
banks on Dec. 81 ultimo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

d. p, Bailey, of Missouri, was yesterday
appointed clerk Of tho house committee on
coinage, weights, and measures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

the action of the democrats Of the committee
would be conservative, and calculated to
nnitn the Marty In lnVor of tnfin reform.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
CURRENT GOSSIP.

TILTED.
We met In tho springtime of life,
Aud pledged many VOWS to be true;
I've kept every promise, through strife;
Dear Mary, can say this for you?
We loved when the summer shone bright,
The roses then mantled your face,
Our kisses by day and by night
Promised truth TO the end Of the raca
We pass like tho leaves in the fall,
That sweep down the valley below;
Our love we can never rcrall--
It's lost in the silence of woe.
We speak not in winters cold blast,
You promised, ! ind, TO betray-
Yet hearts like my own to the last
Must keep every faith night or day,
John 4. Joyce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

It is probable that another call for three per
cent, bonds will be issued during the present
week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09
Chr NatinIlti Rtpntllitai1.
Tcrns 90 suhscrlbers,

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sample copies sent on application.
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The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d. G.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

There was horrible six. fingered FL Mahdi,
Who shrieked, This khedives all shoddi,
BY Allah I'll tramp on HIS boddi,
Or never again take sugar in todd,
I'm the pride OF Dongola, forocous Ell Mahdi.'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-09

Representative King expects to introduce a
bill appropriating $4,000 for the purchase of
jjute seed, to be planted in Louisiana. He
thinks that with improved machinery for
handling jute, as good an article can be pro-
duced in Louisiana as in India.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

binary chair, with cane bottom, was
brought out, one of the physicians sat
on it, two others pressed down with
their entire weight; she smilingly placed
her hands on the back of the chair.
Despite the combined strength of the
three men, the chair was raised from
the floor with one man sitting on it.
For another test physician of Jumbc-
like proportions held the chair alott.
She then placed her hand on it, and,
Notwithstanding his struggles and
stout hickory stick, about two i'm he's
in thickness was held by two physicians.
Lightly she passed the palm of her hand
over the top of the stick until it was
twisted. The men held on with all their
might. They grew red in the. face,
prespired like horses, pulled and
groaned, while she moved gently, smil
| ing at their discomfort, She
did not strain muscle, there was
no apparent eXertlon. A number of tests
We're resorted to, but one only seemed
more astonishing than another. 1t was
not electricity; it did not seem like mag
netism. She did not know what ii
i meant, and the physicians could not eN'
plain it. ~ have TO theory to oiler
said one OF the physicians. "Nou see
there is not the slightest contraction %
the muscle, no evidence OF electricity
no seeming magnetism. don
understand it, bat she is wonderful
Another physician said, when yOl
grow up and get married, ii is easy L
guess who will settle all rows in you
house, al amt agoing to marry sh
; said; "no, never: he~iAes, when ! 90
angry, then cant doa thing "rhat'
so,n remarked her father; unless he
| mind il rnrtartIN .olpn her mower il al
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

The following article II from tho Gin
oinati Enquirer in regard to the Goorsi"
Wonder, who Is TO give an exhibition at
the opern-house shortly. She has Gro
nted intense excitement Mhcrover sho
has appeared: Last Christmas dny she
was playing about the house, and IN tus-
VI orpossession Of u broom, her now
Hcame manifest by the case viii
Nh she conquered. Neat no neigh
EHrs came in TO test her strength until
her fame grew and spread away I've
Nnnd the limits OF her native state
This wonder, with her BRIGHT tocc, j.
tened and smiled rs her father talked
aud when asked to explain her pow ef
Hnid; al don't know, only Il works oel
ter sometimes than others. can't vel
You how anything is going Z
move, only put my hands on !
and II moves some way An q
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

man. They are all, including comb
very badly broken, guarded with scru-
pulous care. The bed on which he died
Is narrow cot, and portrait, which
was taken with his eyes closed, rs he
lay in bed after death, is placed on the
pillow. Some may recall the engraving
.of the grand, beautiful face,
which was exhibited in Hart
ford at the time of his death, at the store
of Mr.. Charles Hosmer, and many
among us remember the Emperor ~
one who loved our Gov. seymour. His
proud spirit could not brook the NORTH
cation of his defeat in the Crimean war,
and he forced his physician to admins
ter poison to him in such a way that he
would appear to have died Of paralysis.
The poor man was Obliged to obey oI
lose his life, which, however, did hin
little good, for in the course of a few
days he was assassinated in Germany
whittier he had fled FOR safety Hart
! ford Times.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

ClNcINNATI, Sept, -. Buchanan
Bros, clothiera, assigned this afternoon
Ia NJ. J. Mack and Herman IIusemun.
Their statement to Bradstreet1 July
las make the capital about $lo0,O00 with
DC personal means Of a member Of the
frm $4,000 more. The liabilities were
then given at $50, 900 to $4,000. No state
mont has been made yet of the present
condition, excep' that it is understood
that preferences to the amount Of $780,
900 have been given mostly to creditors
of this city. Private advices from New
York say the firm owes ltindskopf Bros.
d Co., Of that city, 100000, but menu
Der of the firm yesterday stated TO a
representative of Bradstreets agency that
he had no financial relations whatever
with Rindskopf IL Co. 1t is composed
of Alex and Joseph Buchanan and Abra-
braham Mayer. The best estimate that
BAN be made places the liabilities $500
BIO. Assets mainly covered by thepret
erenCes.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

"
Theodore Lyman gave an address at
the opening Of the Mechanics Fair in
Boston, Wednesday night, in the course
Of Which he soil: "Over sixty years
ago the state Of New York estab
lished the typical county agricultural
fair, a sytem which has been adopted by
the larger number of States, extending
to the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado, in
1874. These fairs have been the great
educators of the public in all that re-
| lates to agriculture, and are to-day inn
4 portant adjuncts and supports of the
many State agricultural colleges which
! have been founded since 1862. Other
/ fairs, more varied and comprehensive
than the agricultural, embracing more
| particularly the much wider range OF
manufactured products, have been held
in some of our larger cities for many
years, notably those of this association
In Boston, of the Franklin Institute il
Philadelphia, Of the American Institute
, in New York, of the Maryland lnstitut,
, in Baltimore, aud also the exhibitions o
Chicago, Cincinnat!, st. Louis, New Or
leans, san Francisco, and the Manufac
p turers' Institute of this city. Such loca
and special fairs and exhibitions a
3 these in this and other countries havt
3 eliminated in the great international o
worlds eXpositions OF the past thirt.
years"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-21

Loader Roasted oonoo in pound pack