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National Republican., 1884-02-22
AN IRISH OPPORTUNITY.

Statisticiaus who desire to initiate the i'm
pOrtance. of the Irish element in America
tell us that 10000, 900 Of the American people
have Irish blood in their veins. This state
ment is exceedingly doubtful and hardly
susceptible of proof; and If it were true, it
is equally true that this blood is so beaut-
fully blended with that of other races that
one-half of 1t is undstinguishabe in tue
great ocean of Americanism. In order to be
reasonably certain as to tho basis of my cal
culation, deem il safer TO assume that the
Irish element-those who know they are
Irish, who feel they are Irish-amOunt to
something like 100000 Of the American
people, representing at least 100000 bal
lOts--say 20 per cent, of the total vote cast at
o presidential election-or equal to 40 per
cent. of the vote of any one of the two great
political parties.
And what of all this this? Certainly
100000 men, with ballots in their hands
and brains in their heads, ought to be a
tremendous power in molding the policies of
the republic. Certainly they ought to be /;
but just as certainly they are not They are
useful force in securing municipal Offices
for lattering demagogues. They carry eau
cuseS to serve the purposes of individuals.
They elect mayors and members OF legis-
latures they make and unmake aldermen,
and reap rewards in securing places for their
own kind ON the police force and other petty
places Oh tnO IuuulClphlltles' luoy arc letSJou
with resolutions of sympathy for Ireland and
tckled with poetcal quotations from their
literature and 1attering illusions to the En-
NETS and O'Connells and Grattans of their
history. But, however, painful the reelection
and distasteful the assertion, l entertain the
one and dare to express the other: That the
100000 'Irsh voters" in the United States
exert about as little influence in molding tho
great public policies of this American republic
as do the naked Indians of the far west.
And why Because that tremendous
vote has been thoughtlessly cast, has been
deposited without any lofty motive or any
great purpose, and tho mass of body or mind
behind it once finding themselves in motion
on the track of politics, have run along upon
that track without tho propulsion Of prlnci'
| pie, with u sort Of spent political force. This
is the record of the last ten years, at least
The Irish have been and are enormously
regarded az a dsloyal people. Never was
greater mistake. They have been, aad
are to-day, the most loyal people in exist
ence, and their ultra-loyalty has beer
their temporal damnation. They
have been loyal to their religiou'
faith to the last of their blood and breath
And the same loyalty which has attached
National Republican., 1884-02-22
FROM THE PEOPLE.
How the President is Regarded by the lOya
Republicans Of Ohio.
His Dignifed and Conservative Course
Challenges Admiration.
The Malgnity Of tho Testimony Given by Two
DanviLe Witnesses,
Free Trade Facts Presented for tho Com
alteration OF Irish Voters.
FROM THE PEOPLE.

THE PRESIDENTS PLACE IN OHIO.
To he Editor.
notice that the talk of ex.Gov. Charles
Foster while on an eastern tour few weeks
since is still being quoted to some extent as
indicative of the standing of President Ar
thur with tho people Of Ohio. Journalists
who have assumed that Mr.. Foster voiced the
sentiments of any considerable portion Of the
republicans OF Ohio when he intimated that
Chester A. Arthur, If nominated for the Pres
idcncy, would not carry the full vote of his
party in this state have been most outrage
ously imposed upon.
The truth is that President Arthur has won
not only the gratitude, but the love and
respect of every republican in Ohio except
those who. like Charles Foster, have failed in
their efforts to use his administration in tho
advancement Of their own personal aims and
| ambitions-in other words, men who have
| little grievances. But even these are COM
paratively few. The dignitied, patriotic, and
conservative course of the present incumbent
of the presidential chair has challenged the
admiration OF fair-minded men of all parties.
Most prominent among those who feel thus
kindly toward Chester A. Arthur are those
who were the intimate and sincere friends of
the honored and lamented James A. Garfield,
one of whom l am proud to call myself.
The republicans of Ohio, in common with
the whole American people, love u quiet, un-
assuming, manly man; just such a man as
Mr.. Arthur has proved himself to be. From
the heart of every honest, disinterested re-
publican of the state wells up feelings of
commingled admiration and gratitude, which
take form in the exclamation Of "well done
good and faithful servant" and this sonti-
ment they will be but too proud to indorse by
their votes should an opportunity to do so
ever offer itself.
1t might be we'll enough to remark right
here that ex-Gov. Foster is not holding the
republican party of Ohio up by the tail to
any great extent just now. He has kind of
soured on the republican stomach since the
crushing defeats of 's2 and 'S3, for which he
is held largely responsible and as the circle
of friends by which ho was wont to be sur
rounded has grown comparatively small now
that he has been shorn of power, newspaper
men should remember that he is no longer
in position to reflect the sentiments Of any
considerable number of the people of this
| state.
On the truth of one proposition, Mr..
Editor, your readers can rely with confidence,
and that is that the name of Chester A. Ar
thur occupies a warm, snug place in the great
republican heart of Ohio, Charles Foster, or
any other soured politician, to the contrary
Notwithstanding. TEcUMsEH.
COLUMBUS, Feb. II.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
MALIGNANT "TEsTIMoNY."
tn fhr EIIftor


In the testimony, as published in some of
the papers, of =. b. Temple and George A.
Lea before the subcommittee of the senate
now investigating the doings Of the mob at
Danville, both of them say that the original
cause of the mob was the cold blooded mur-
der" of good citizen by the mayor of Dam
vile. The milignity of this testimony is
only equal ed by it's mendacity. Tho citizen
referred to was killed sixteen months before
the mob perpetrated its murders of colored
men, and there had been two elections
throughout the state in the interim. As
well might these witnesses have testified
that the killing of this citizen was the cause
of the mob which went out from Danyillc
and stopped q train six miles from the town
in August last for the purpose of taking three
prisoners out of the hands of the sheriff of
the county in which they were foiled by the
vigilance of the mayor. These witnesses
ought to have been examined about the do
ings Of that mob.
The citizen referred to is dead, but he lost
his life in attempting to take that of the
mayor. And this fact has boen attimed by a
jury largely composed of the mayors political
opponents, who promptly acquitted him on
the ground of self-delense, although at the
| trial Judge Aiken, q bitter bourbon leader,
presided, and the states attorney was assisted
| by able counsel, five in number, hired to
prosecute by the mayors political opponents.
/ shall not initiate those witnesses in their
| hyena-like invasion of a dead mans grave for
political capital, but all the facts in the case
can be easily brought out in the further in
vestigation before the subcommittee, and, foI
the sake Of justice and fair play, hope will
| be.
Wherever the mayor and the facts in the
case are known, the attempt of these wit
nesses to strike him blow with dead m an 4
bones can only excite a smile Of contempt. II
any comparison with them he can lose moth
ing in any respect, and the full statement
of the facts in the case which they hav,
Haunted in his face can only result in hi
| favor FAIR PLAY.
| DANVILLE, Feb. II.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
An Anncostia Wedding.

Miss Hattie w ood, of Anacostia, d. G., was
married Wednesday evening to Mr.. Thaddeus
Brashears, q promising young merchant of
that place. The bridesmaid was Miss Martha
Rose, and the groomsman Mr.. w. H. Brooks.
Messrs James +. Rose and Michael Quinn
acted as ushers. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. ]. M. Il. Mckee. The we'd
ding took place in the Episcopal church, and
as the contracting parties are well known
and very popular with tho young folks of
Anacosta the church was filled with friends
anxious to SEQ them Joined in holy wedlock.
A short reception was held at the residence of
the brides parents after the wedding. They
do not go on tour, being quite quite content
to remain at home, and in consequence were
the recipients of serenade, which lasted
until late hour.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
An Ea., w,.n,r.,or co,so,bs.


A CHASTITY discovery was made by Mr.. Thad.
Nelson, of Sixth and streets southeast yes
terday. While engaged in digging in his
backyard he unearthed an adult skull, which
had been buried about two feet below the
surface. 1t was of an oblong shape and very
thick. The charnel relic was presented to
one of the teachers in the Wallach school
building by Mr.. Nelson. The large number
of skulls and bones that have been dug out
Of the earth of late in Southeast
Washington prompted REPUBLICAN re-
porter to interview several old residents
of that section on the subject. Said one of
them, II can only account for the unearthing
of so many skulls and bones by the fact that
this party of the city was occupied largely as
camps for soldiers during the war, and some
Of their dead may have been buried near the
encampment." Another said that the soldiers
were enticed into many low ranches that ox-
listed thereabouts during the war whore they
were probably robbed, murdered, and buried
in the darkness of the night. The CHASTITY
discoveries are causing much comment in
East Washington.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
st. nIary,s Industrial Lodge.

The ladies of st. Johns parish have com
pleted arrangements for holding fair and
entertainment at Willard hall next Saturday
between the hours of 2 and IL o'clock p. m
The room has been tastefully decorated, and
the affair promises to be pleasant and enter
tanning. The proceeds will be applied fol
the benefit Of st. Mary's Industrial school fol
colored girls. This worthy institution Is
connected with st. Johns parish, and has 14G
pupils, who are taught plain sewing, dress
making, embroidery, &c. The ladies in
charge of the school are Mesdsmes Bancroft
Davis, Worden, Leonard, Geo. L. Douglass
Andrews, F. L. Riggs. Stockton, Bleecker
Misses Wilkes, NJ. r. King, Ramsay, III. Nc.
Kean, Clymer, Emory, J. L. Pendleton,
Henry, Schenck, Edgar, and ]. R. King
National Republican., 1884-02-22
IIooyer-BuclIey.

Tho marriage of Miss Alice Buckley,
daughter of Mr. G. A. Buckley, well known
merchant of West Washington, to Mr.. w
Bartlett Hoover, Of Baltimore, took place
Yesterday afternoon at the West street Pres
byterian church. in the presence of large
congregation of friends and relatives. Rev
]. +. Nourse oficiated. After the ceremony
a brief reception was held at the residence OF
the brides parents, 3ill u street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoover took the early evening train FOL
a trip to the north.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Anrfinm Snlts.
GALE OF FISH WHARF PRTvfIEGEs.

OFFICE OF THE ENeINEER COMMISSIONER,
WAsHINeToN ID. O., Feb. ~, 1894.
Notice ia hereby given that on MONDAY, FEB.
RUARY 20, 1884, the fish wharfin Washington and
the fish stalls In Georgetown will be sold at public
auction for the term of one year rom March 1884,
as follows; At o'clock p M, on the premises, six
fish stalls in Georgetown market house To the highest
bidder Terms cash, In advance. Also at o'clock
y. m, the day, on street, between Seventh
and Ninth streets northwest In mont oithe fish stalls
of f(Centor) Washington market, all rights and prtvi
lpges granted or allowed by the laws of the corpora
tiOn OF Washington to establish whnrves and docks
for the landing cleaning and sale of fish in the city
Of Washngtoni and no wharton dock shall be deemed
eligible unless situated at some point on the north
side fthe Potomac river, between Eleventh street
east and Fourteenth street west TO the highest bidder
Terms-One hundred dollars TO be paid on the day
Of fsale and the residue to be paid within hve days
from day of sale.
BY order OF the Board of Commissioners p, G.
@. j. LYDECKER,
Major Of Engineers, U. =. A.,
Engineer Commissioner ID. G.
THOMAS DoWLING, Auctioneer fel3-lOt
n, THOMPSON,
Il. 1000 PA. Av. n. w.
This morning at II O'Clock shall sell nt my auc'
ton rooms n complete line of household effects.
Terms cash.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

A new branch of the Sons of Temperance
has been organized under the name of Reso-
Lutte division No. 10. The following officers
have been elected and installed; w. p, DR.
G. A. Norton; w. A.. John Richmond; Il. s..
James L. Frost F. s., Collin L. Z. Fathers
treasurer, Charles G. Love; chaplain, james
Austin; conductor, Charles d. Davis; /. s.
David Donovan; p. w. r., James w. Van
Week. Another branch of the order will be
formed Monday night.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Lvhin smith,a VIII.

The last will of Lydia Smith, of Lancaster,
Pa, was filed yesterday. She makes certain
bequests of money to her relatives, and directs
that $500 be applied to keeping the grave Of
the late Thaddeus Stevens in proper order
The rest of her property is divided equally
among the heirs at law. Walter franklin,
of Lancaster, Pa, and sydney Smith, Of this
city, are named as executors.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A Weather Station at Howard Untvsr-

A weather station has been established at
Howard university, and reports and predic-
tions are regularly made by Mr.. Richard
Foster. who has installed himself as an ANA
teur "Old Probs." The instruments, COM
prising thermometers, barometers, anemome-
ters, hygrometers, &C., were supplied by
Gen. Hazen. chief signal officer.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
LLghtlng the CapltoI Wlth EIeotrIolty.

The broad western approaches to the capi'
tol will hereafter be illuminated by electricity.
Four ornamented electric lamp posts have
already been placed in position, and two more
will be erected at the foot of the broad stair
ways, Each post will support two bright arc
lights, which will make the broad pathway
almost as light Is day.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A sinpuIar Accident,

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock a son
of Mr.. Lyman P. Spencer, while romping
with schoolmates, fell violently to the ground
and dislocated his wrist. He was taken to
the office of DIR. B. N. Beall, on Rhode Island
avenue where he received surgical attention.
and afterward removed to his residence on
Linden avenue, lie Droit park.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

John Jackson was sentenced to two and n
half years in the ponitentiary in the criminal
court yesterday for receiving stolen watch.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

John J. Alley, indicted for using the postal
service in devislng q scheme to defraud a
pensioner was called in the criminal court
yesterday and his recognizance forfeited.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

THE Rowland Dental Association, No. oil -Four.
nnd-a-half street northwest, three doors north OF
pennsylvania avenue, do all kinds of Dental Work;
All work warranted NrSt class Have administered
nitrous oxide to over 10000 PERSONS
National Republican., 1884-02-22

EMGRANTs and travellers will find In Ayers
Sarsip parlla an eiiectual cure for the eruptions,
bOils, pimples, eczema, &c. that break out on the
skin-the effects OF disorder in the blood caused
by sea diet aud life board ship. II Is the best
medicine for everyone In the spring.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

In the case of James c. Helen, indicted for
assault with intent to kill George Schweitzcr
the jury in the criminal court yesterday re-
turned verdict of not guilty.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

GESTLEMrN needing the services OF an ex-
perenced physician who makes diseases OF men
specially should send IL cent. i'll postage stamps
for THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH" a new book
ofinestimable value. 1t gives sound advice ana
information, and is comprehensive in detail. Ad-
dress the author, J. BRYAN, NJ D.,
l47 East Fifteenth street. New York.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

The remains Of James Lindsey, or lizard
Luck Jimmy" as he was called, were disn-
TERED yesterday, and will be sent to his rela-
tives in West Virginia.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

The jury, in the case of Henning against
the district for $1,000 damages, claimed to
have been done the property Of the plaintiff
Yesterday returned q verdict for the district
National Republican., 1884-02-22

PROF. NrssEN has removed TO 500 Tcnth street
northwest, The professor cures chronic diseases,
nervous diseases, rheumatism, &c, by Swedish
movements, without any Kind of medicine Ihe
treatment is most agreeable, not at all exhausting
and quite invigorating. ..-,,-
into avery nice and cheerful parlor where there are
flowers, pictures, papers, books of all KINDS, ana
you will lind ladies or gentlemen of high standing In
society who are there benefited by the professors
skill
You will not have to undrcss at all, as many one
thinks; but make yOurstf comfortable, and AZ proper
intervals the professor his lady Tor gentlemanl as
sstaut will give you zeal exercise for the dier-
ent parts of the body, according TO the disease.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

"wHY, what are you putting that on my feet
for" sked a man with heavy cold. why, to
considerate nurse. 1.-The duce you say. would
rather have 1t stay whore II is than be drawn the
whole length of my body" At any rate there is
more pleasant method than that Go and get me
a bottle OF Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

SECONDHAND CLOTHING OF all descriptions
bought and the highest cash prices paid Call or
address 9. Guggenheimer, 62S Seventh street
southwest Orders by mail promptly attended to.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
"Aiderney Dairy Wagons.

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in lb. WARD prints, at SOC. per lb
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball. buttermilk, &C.
per quart and sweet milk. &c. per quart
National Republican., 1884-02-22

THIRTY THOUSAND matches for 50 and no danger
of tlre. National Electric Company, 14l3 @ street.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
lieS

GoLDSBoRoUGH. ON Wednesday morning
February 60 1854, Of o heart disease, WILLIAM
Funeral at his late residence, 210S II street north
west, at $3.50 p. M, Friday, February %.
tLeesburg Cva.) papers please copyl
WHTrEFoRD.-At0 GA. M, February 81. at the
Mission, Second and I streets northeast, JOHN
WHIrEFoRD, Missionary.
Funeral ut IL a. M, Friday, February %. from the
Mission.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Julia Tasco was sentenced to three years in
the Albany penitentiary in the criminal
court yesterday for grand larceny.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

You all want the best. Don't take my word for IT,
but order case or dozen Rochester Beer (mRlt and
hops) and II the best your money will bcreunded
y. H. FINLEY,
1906 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

A CARD.-we will continue our great semi.an-
nual sale of dry goods during this week only.
Prices reduced throughout the store. W. w. Bur-
dette & Co., 92S Seventh street and 706 X street
nnrlhyast
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Lucy Brown was sentenced to sixty days in
Jail, in the police court yesterday for stealing
q picture from Mrs. Adella Stewart.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
NJ. W. GAIT, BRO. & CO..

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National Republican., 1884-02-22

Ida Prather was sentenced to sixty days in
Jail in the police court yesterday for stealing
from Mr.. G. K. McNeir.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
vr1Hs NEW DEPARTURE.

We have just opened the FARRAGUT MARKET,
corner seventeenth and X streets, where custom
will find Pure Butter, Fresh Meats, Poultry, Fish
and Vegetables and everything else that be found
fafI-''yv, JOS C. FFARSON'S SONS
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Important Notice.

The delicious flavor OF The Seal Skin Cigar IA not
due to drugs. 1t is giyenb a secret combination
of the finest Havana TObaccos, properly rehandled.
BARBOUR e. HAMILTON,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A Fatal MiEtake

would be not to take DIR. X. v. Plerce's Golden
Medical Discovery If you are bilious, suffering
from impure blood, or fearing consumption (scrof-
ulous disease ofthe lungs, Sold by all druggists
National Republican., 1884-02-22
LOCAL MENTION.

The case of Charles w. HELEN, by his next
friend, Hodasssh II. HELEN, against the
Metropolitan Railway company for damages,
was on hearing in the circuit court yester-
dav
National Republican., 1884-02-22
The Sons OF Temperance.

CALL at Myers's to-day and examine the speci.
men of fine photos. Cabinets, 81 pG dozen. l22'
PennSYlYan aNnnue.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Pure Old Rye and Bourbon WhisIxies.
have large stock of the above goods on hand,
bottled or In bulk. which can sell very cheap. -
JAMES THARP, SlS Il ST. n. w.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

A long experience in the sale of Watches
has convinced us that for accuracy and dura-
bnlty those manufactured by the above maxi
ers have no superlors.
Special attention is invited to the low price
for which u Reliable Timekeeper can be
bought,
National Republican., 1884-02-22

vexx-s IHE HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, No
EsSS 1l00 street northwest is now open for the
reception of pay patients Room and board, with
medical attendance medicine, and nursing, from 81
per week upward according TO room selected. Ap-
pcation for admittanCe may be made TO the Matron,
at the hospital No case OF contagious disease will be
admitted. fe2O-tf
National Republican., 1884-02-22

MRS. s. z. FULLER Principal 1918 street N. W.
AuctiOneers.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Art School.

Artist Tailor.
+. and streets. ''
National Republican., 1884-02-22

DUNcANsoN BROS, Ninth and streets
WALTER Il. WILLIAMS N. W. corner of Tenth
and ID streets. ~
THOMAS II. BOWLING, Pennsylvania avenue
southwest corner OF Eleventh street. '
National Republican., 1884-02-22
ApOthecary.

The business firms appearing in this column are
among the best and most reliable IN This city.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Artist Tailor

C. H FIcKLING, 1860 Thirty-second street. West
Washington. WV " ~
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Sprrial Iutirfs.
@ase ATTENTION, PHILADELPHIANsI

My ATTENTION, PHILADELPHIANsI
Phlladelphians residing in Washington are re
guested TO Join with the committee ON reception of
the George Washington New Year Club, OF Phila-
delphia, who will arrive at the Baltimore and Po-
tonnac depot TO-DAY ut 4 o'clock.
WILLIAM G. RUSSELL
1t Chairman of Reception Committee.
vzx=s ATTENTION l-THOSB WISHING TO
assS invest in rich mineral lands In Southeastern
Ohio would dc well to address TEX 11l2 Virginia
avenue southwest, Washington, d. @. 1000 acres.
containing rich, workable veins of coal iron, and
also. feb22-3tS
S1Ss AGRAND TEN PERANCE MASS MEET
BsS ing, under the auspices of the District TEN.
Hall, West Washington, at o'clock. Senator
Colquitt, of Georgia, and Gov Doughty, of Maine,
will address the meeting Public invited Good
music. ie21-2t
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