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National Republican., 1884-05-07
DEPARrMENT NEWS.

Theodore r, swayzo, chief clerk of the treasury
department has been designated ms member Of
the board OF examiners TOR promotions in that de-
partment.
The receipts FROM internal revenue yesterday
were SiS3.312, aud from customs 604S57, and
the national bank notes received for redemp-
tlon amounted to 100000.
Commander Rodgers, commanding the revenue
steamer Independence at san Francisco, has re.
ported 20 the department tho courageous conduct
of Neil DATlNshrdt, ooXswHin of the gig, who res
cued drowning scdman on the cath ultimo at the
risk OF his own llio.
The President yesterday appointed the follow.
Ing board Of visitors to the United states naval
academy for 1854: Gen Robert U. sChenck, Of 0ho
Rear Admiral Il. @, Shufeldt, U. s, Nj Hon. Dor
man b. Eaton, of New York Prof Edward S
Joynes Of Columbia, =. O.; Erwin S. Jewett, o
Kansas, ana Hon. Stephen NJ. Allen, Of Boston,
The President yesterday appointed us tho board
| of visitors TO tho United States military academy
at West Point Gen. +, W, PalfrOy ofMassaohu'
sotts; Hon H. 4. Mosher, of Oregon; Henry Hay
mond OF West Virginia. George h. Waring, Jr, o
| Rhode Island; Hon. q, w, Iouk. of Ohio Con.
Daniel Rpggles, Of -ViTgInIQraand Hon,e D, sirati
lsBrQWnt
National Republican., 1884-05-07

the long-pending act allowing man to
marry his deceased wife's sister. Queen
Victoria was informed of the contemplated
morganatic marriage while at Darmstadt
attending her granddaughter's wedding, and
was overwhelmed with indignation that the
revival of tho old German custom should even
be suggested. She quickly took her depar-
ture from Darmstadt, as did also her daughter
Victoria, the crown princess of Germany.
Although descended from stock that enter
tanned no very severe ideas on the subject
of marriage, Queen Victoria has no toloration
for tho least laxty in this regard. She
upon one occasion felt herself greatly wronged
because an American lady who had been
divorced from hor husband was permitted to
go through the formality of o presentation
at court.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

PROF. SAMUEL d. GROSS, who died at his
residence in Philadelphia yesterday, was one
of the most eminent physicians and surgeons
that the century has produced. He was a
great practitioner, great author, and great
teacher of medical and surgical science. lie
sprang from humble ancestry, and was a self
mado man, in the sense that he enjoyed no
advantages in his youth beyond those
common to poor country boys in eastern
Pennsylvania in tho early part of the
present century. The little house in which
he was born is still standing in secluded
part of Berks county, which to this day re-
mains somewhat rude aud wild. He had the
divine gift of genius by special endowment,
rather than by inheritance, and it was not
difficult for him to overcome the obstacles
that poverty and comparative isolation placed
in hisway. The thousands of students of the
Jefferson Medical college who listened to his
lectures and attended his clinics will always
cherish his memory. 1t has been given to but
few men to perform such service for humanity
as was done by DIR, Gross during his four.
score years
National Republican., 1884-05-07
The New Orleans ExposItion.

The President yesterday transmitted to
the house of representatives q report of the
board of managers of tho worlds industrial
and cotton exhibition to be held at New
Orleans. The report reviews the work already
accomplished and the prospects of the success
of the enterprise and concludes rs follows :
"The centennial exhibition at Philadelphia
promoted kinder relations between all the
people, stimulated the pride and interest Of
all ctizens in the national welfare, and awak-
ened an interest in industrial development,
which has found eloquent expression though
the expositions Of Boston, Atlanta, Louis
Vile, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago, and
Denver. We hope and believe that the good
work thus begun at Philadelphia may be
consummated at New Orleans; that the whole
people may there celebrate the end of Sec
tional acerbity, and proclaim q new ora of
fraternal feeling and industrial progress.
Time, place, and circumstance render this a
fitting occasion for presenting to the world
our wondrous resources, and invoking the
presence of foreign nations as witnesses OF
the unity of our people and the strength OF
our institutions
National Republican., 1884-05-07

MR.. o'FERRALL is entitled to the sympathetic
congratulations only accorded nowadays to re-
turned survivors OF Arctic exploring expeditions.
Meanwhile, Mr., Turner's committee may be eN-
pected to follow the amiablo example Of the In
dian runner N!taw- Eg- Elbow and indulge ihelt
in nice long rest Washington Post, Mdy6.
Our exultant contemporary dismissed the
house committee Oh elections from its labors
tco soon At least five more members will
have to be counted in before reform y
tariff bill can be passed. If the contested
seats are exhausted, the committee might
follow the example of tho Virginia senate
and swear in few men who never claimed to
have been elected.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Report OF the Uaah Commission.

The report of the Utah commission was
yesterday transmitted to the house of repre-
sentatives 1t makes the following sugges
tions I'VE recommend tho enactment of a
law by congress giving to the first, or legal,
wife the right of dover, as at common law,
or other interest in the real estate Of the
husband, In order to facilitate the execu-
tion of the punitory provisions of the law, it
would be we'll to provide for fund to be
furnished by the department Of justice to
the proper legislative authorities of the
territory. The justices of tho peace Of
Utah being nearly all Mormons, we think
1t would be an act of justice to the
non Mormons to confer on United States COM
missioners concurrent jurisdiction with the
Justices Of the peace, in matters civil and
criminal. We would also suggest the ad-
visibility of considering law for the ap-
pointment by tho governor or district judges
Of certain territorial county officers who are
now elected. Weare aware that many good
people in Utah and elsewhere are in favor of
legislative commission, which in the opinion
of high legal authorities is of doutful con-
stitutionality. Without presuming to decide
this question, we think that it is the part of
wisdom to unite all the friends of effective
legislation on some plan which is likely to
meet their appreciation rather than to at
tempt that which may DO unattainable ut the
present time"
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Tho pomocrntic Platform.
81. Lonfs GLobe. Democrat

1t Is impossible for the democrats to form no.
tonal platform which viii not injure them in
New York, unless, indeed, the party undergoes
the most wonderful political change on record
before the meeting of its convention. 1t cannot,
from the nature of its composition, give assurance
OF financial safety in the state where that assur-
ance IS demanded. and where the battle is to bo
decided. Now that the danger of republican
iactional quarrels is over in New York, and men
OF character have been placed in tho front as u
guarantee of restored respectablty, 1t will be sin
gular if, upon such platform, the party does not
show its old strength and much more than wipe
out the phenomenal adverse majority Of two
years ago. The decision as to who shall be pres :
don't lies with II.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

SHOULD the free bridge bill passed by the
senate yesterday become law, the bridge
will most probably be located at the Three
Sisters" although it directs the secretary OF
war to buy the Aquoduct bridge, if n good
title can be secured within ninety days.
Failing in this, the secretary is authorized
to build bridge at the "Three Sisters" The
appropriation is $4,000. The "Threo Sisters
are three clusters of rocks in the Potomac
river, about three-fourths of mile above the
Aqueduct bridge at Georgetown.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
The Forestry Congress.

Every year the alternating floods and
drouths cause thoughtful people to bewail
the destruction of the forests that in former
times induced and regulated tho rainfall.
But now that the trees in SO many localities
are gono-many of them wantonly de-
stroyed-the only thing that can be done is
to preserve those that remain, and to grow
young trees wherever it is practicable. Even
in the most populOus districts there are bits of
vacant land on every farm and along the
public highways whero trees may
be planted without taking foot of
ground needed for agriculture. To
preserve the existing forests and to en-
courage the planting of trees is the object of
the American forestry congress, which meets in
the library room at the department of
agriculture to-day. Papers will be read upon
various subjects relating to the climatic in
fuence of forests, and the utility aud profit
of tree culture, by scientists who have made
tree culture a special study. The association
has come to Washington to hold its session in
the hope that its discussions may make some
impression on congress. Legislation is needed
for preserving the forests on the public lands,
and for the encouragement of tree planting. 1t
has been suggested that tho government es-
tablish experimental stations for tho pur-
pose of ascertaining what trees arc best
adapted to particular soils and climates, and
for disseminating information concerning
forestry among the people.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
National Banks,

The house committee on banking and cur
rency has agreed to report fayorably Repre-
sentative George Il. Adams's bill providing
that any National Banking association may,
with tho approval of the comptroller of the
currency, by the vote of shareholders owning
two.thirds of the stock, increase its capital
stock in accordance with existing laws to
any sum approved by the comptroller, and
may change its name or the place whore its
operations of discount and deposit are to be
carried on.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
How Edmunds yvouid Help Bayard.
Chicd1O Herald

tNICuVU HtTuI'
The nomination Of Edmunds by the republicans
would give Bayard, of Delaware, the only oppor-
tunity he is ever kelly to have to run for presi.
dent OF the United States. BY selecting Edmunds
the republicans would ignore the idea that Il
candidate must be taken from vital state and II
Bayard is ever to make the race his friends could
then urge his claims with better prospect of sue.
cess than would be the case If the opposing can
dldate were taken from a so.called pivotal state.
With Edmunds ana Bayard as candidates state
boundaries would cut no figure. Both belong to
tho United States, and, though representing
widely different standards of political thought,
both are able, cleau handed, conscientious and
patriotic.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Butler and Secret Organization.

s'" f'uHctoVp LOs
1t is stated tn at Ben Butler is endeavoring to
reach the presidency by means OF secret Or
ganization. This is very un-American method {,
and one which has never been successful in the
United States. No secret political organization in
this country ever has or ever can, from the very
nature Of our institutions succeed in gaining po'
litlcal power. There have been instances where
their votes have elected candidates in state or
local politics. but in all of these cases the dis
sensions among the members have swamped the
organization before the recurrence ofthe succeed
ing election, If Ben Butler is engaged in this
sort of work, he is making of himself what he iS
not usually credited with being, aud that is q
fool.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

ROYAL families arc not exempt from scam
dals. A story has gone abroad that Louis ~,
grand duke of Hesse, whose deceased wife,
the Princess Alice, was Queen Nictorias
daughter, has proposed amorganatic marriage
with Madame de Kalamec. 1t was the grand
dukes daughter who was recently maTriod.at
Darmstadt, and Queen Victoria honored the
event with her royal presence. 1t is said that
the queens son-in-law had designs on
another member of her family, and that he
had made proposals for the hand Of the
Princess Beatrice, which were accepted con
dhisusllx on. the passage bY RArliansntaoI
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Tho Lottery in Loul.iana.

IWtUUTG COWNItTtIuT Gd.tWt,
The recent elections in New Orleans show that
the Louisiana lottery dominates the politics OF
the state 1t is ten years since the so.caled car
pet bag.rule was oYerthrowh but the state govern
mGut is in more corrupt hands to-day than 1t had
been at any time in tho past. Decent democrats
combined with republicans to throw off tho In
cubus Of the lottery company, but they wore
beaten by the most glaring outrages and frauds.
The legally appointed inspectors Of election were
driven from tho polls and the ballot boxes woro
stuffed SO as to give tho rlngstorS and plundorsrs
the victory.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
The Deleuates NAV Be Trusted.
Hartford Courant.

hdfUOTd COWdWa
As the delegates to Chicago are uninslrncted
and have not announced their personal prefer
ences, 1t is possible for all sorts OF representations
to be made as TO their intentions. Our esteemed
democratic contemporaries are very busy making
their announcements, and WILL doubtless, con-
tinue their amusement until the balloting at
Chicago exposes their utter ignorance or their
intentional misrepresentation. Tho delegates to
Chicago may be trusted TO faithfully represent the
sentiment Of the state, and to consult first OF al
things, the welfare OF the republican party.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
A SCHOOL sunerintsndont Indicted.

Maj. Carter N. Louthan, superintendent of
schools for Clarke county, Virginia, attended
tho meeting of the Virginia republican state
convention at Richmond on tho 25th ult., and
was appointed a presidential elector for his
district. At the last session of the Virginia
legislature an act was passed making it a
misdemeanOr for any one officially connected
with the educational system of the state to
take any part in political conventions. Mai
Louthan has boon indicted under the proyi'
sions ofthis law by the grand Jury of the hus
tings court at Richmond and will bo put on
trial.
1t is maintained by the republicans that
the law under which this indictment was
found iRiR yiolations of the constitution Oi
National Republican., 1884-05-07

JUsT as the democratic party had got itself
in position to throw some light on those mys.
terious words in the Ohio platform, "we favor
a tariff for revenue, but SO adjusted as to
Afford" &C., it suddenly jumps the track
and takes to the woods. Having positively
declined to even attempt to adjust" the
famous trap platform of Ohio, of which SO
much was hoped in 1854, must now be sent to
the lumber pile.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

could not accept the appointment without
making very considerable pecuniary sacrl-
flee, inasmueh as his private law practice in
Illinois affords him an income much larger
than tho salary of the solicitor Of the treas
ury. It is announced that the President
will appoint some one else in few days.
There has been avaoanoy in this Office since
the 9th of March, aud its business is much
behind hand
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Democratic Interest in Republican Cam
dldates.
Commercial Advertiser

LON1meFcIdI AuUerEl56f,
The democratic press IL enthusiastic almost to
hysteria in pressing the claims Of Mr.. Blaine as
the republican candidate for the presidency. The
World of to-day Is almost as hot in setting forth
the inelgbiity of Mr.. Edmunds for the nomina-
tion as it has been in setting forth that of Presi
dent Arthur. Meanwhile, the average republican,
who may be credited, we suppose with share OF
the sense that Mr.. Lincoln imputed to the "plain
people," looks OH and admires. But the admiration
is not of the sort the World would like 1t TO be. 1t is
rather of the sort that was illustrated by Mdship-
man Green in Marryatts novel, to be since unbe'
comingly initiated by Mr., Titus Sheard.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

PRIDE goeth before destruction. Last
week Long Island city alderman van
quished the champion pedestrian Of the world,
and the whole town exulted, Yesterday the
same city lost all its funds through the failure
of the Marine bank. Verify, there can be no
great gain without some small loss.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
New Hanks.

Tho acting comptroller of the currency has
authorized tho following banks to begin busi-
ness +. The Citizens National bank of Fort
Scott Kan, capital, $lOO,OOOi tho Meridian
National bank Of Meridian, Miss, capital,
800 600, tho First National bank of Flushing,
Ohio, capital, $4,000; the First National bank
of Greeiy, Col, capital $s0,0O0 tho Metro
politan National bank Of Chicago, ILL.,, CAPT
tal X6OO O00
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Military Affairs.

Tho house committee on military affairs has
agreed to report a resolution authorizing tho
committee to investigate the management of
such of tho national soldiers homes as 1t may
deem necessary; bill TO extend the period
for re.enlistment from thirty to ninety days,
and bill directing the secretary of war to
furnish all states with copies of the records
of their troops.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
A CIT 10 Represemtative Robinson,

Yesterday was the 10th birthday of w. f.
Robinson, representative from New York
At 10 o'clock about twenty-five of his friends
in the house met him in committee room
and presented him with clock and two brass
candelabra of antique design. Representa-
tive Murphy, of Iowa, made the presentation
speech He said '"rhs clook may run down,
but congressman never do. They are wound
up continuously" Mr.. Robinson expressed
his thanks
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Robertson and A rthur.
Ronhester Post Rrp ress.

Unless Collector william II, Robertson has a
hide like rhinoceros, he must feel the contempt
which such Independent and anti-Arthur papers
US the Boston Herald and Brooklyn UhfoH are ex.
pressing for MIN. When Mr.. Arthur was collector
he abstNined from such dirty work as Judge
Robertson has been doing, and, apparently de-
lighting in. 1t remained for reEormer to do 1t IN
the sacred name of REFORM aud for the advantage
OF that eminent reformer, Mr., Blaine.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

THE firm of which Con. Grant and his son
the unexplained absence of a juniar prtoner
who disappeared Monday, taking with him
tho combination of the safes and leaving
ascertain the condition of their affairs. 1t is
hoped the embarrassment is only temporary.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Mr.. ConnoIIv DeolInes.

Mr.. James A. Connolly, whose nomination
as solicitor of the treasury was yesterday
confirmed by tho senate, has formally de-
clinod to accept the place. The reason as
signed for this refuAaR is that Dir. CONNOLLY
National Republican., 1884-05-07

THE horizontal reformers were oonsoing
themselves last evening with the reflection
that there will be no republicans in the July
convention at Chicago.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
The only place for Thom.

Kansas City JOarnql
The bourbon papers are making great howl
about Senator Malone and followers formally de-
claring themselves republicans. There was no
other course for them to pursue. The republican
party is the only place for southern men ot.pEo'
.gressiye RDd'libsfal nindE.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
The Effect OF Hurd's Tariff Speech.

Philadelphia Times.
At times the applause wclled up like success
sion of tidal waves, splashing back from the OK
cited galleries.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

THE democratic party is now apparently
in favor of a tariff for revenue only, with
incidental protection, and the enacting clause
struck out.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

HR. O'FERRALL carried out his part Of the
contract under which he was admitted to a
seat in the house, but his vote was not
enough.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
WEDNESDAY. MAY Z, 1884.

Persons lcopng the capital and summer trareicrs
can hare THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN mailed to them,
postpaid, for go cents per month, the address being
changed as ojttR as desired.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

THE horizontal idea doesn't seem to be
entirely popular with the democrats. The
party has been in q horizontal position too
National Republican., 1884-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
coLoRrp rRAarDIANs AT roRn,s

coLoRED TRAGEDIANs AT FORMS.
This evening at Ford's thore will bo some
thing now in the way of dramatic enter
tainment. A complete company of ,colorod
actors and actresses will appear in scenes
from Macbeth, Richard III, Ingomar, and
Romeo and Juliet. Several of the leading
performers have appeared in public readings,
but complete company of colored per-
formers in full costume attempting tragedy
is novelty. The principal performers will
be assisted by six students from the Howard
university and detachment from Capt.
Fleetwood's cadet corps. The whole combi-
nation, with the exception of Dir, Beatty, has
been trained in dramatic action and elocu-
ii on by Miss Marguerite Z. saxton, assisted
by Mr. Crypt Palmoni.
NOTES
Tho Choral society concert, which will take
place at Lincoln hall tomorrow night, will
bo one Of the most interesting musical events
of the season. The society numbers in its
membership the best of our local vocalists,
and it will have the assistance of Miss Hattie
l.. Simms, soprano, and Mr.. Jules Jordan,
tenor, and an orchestra of thirty-fiye pieces
There will be no matinee on Saturday by
Miho' Logan . puPhs NJ roru o oPurh uouse IL
having been decided to omit that performance
on account of the ceremonies Of unYeiling the
Marshall statue, which take place on that
day. Two performances only win be given
"The Pirates" on Friday aud "Pinafore" on
Saturday night. Seats are being secured
rapidly at Ellis's, where the box sheet is now
open.
There will he matinee at the National
theater to-day when "Foggs Ferry" will be
presented, with Miss Lizzie Evans in the role
of Chip. This play will be given tonight
for the last time, and tomorrow Dew Drop
will be produced.
National Republican., 1884-05-07

AFTER innumerable reverses the democrats
have met Converse.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
AniuEsniellts.

NAToNAL-Miss Lizzie Evans.
FoRDs-Dayis, Beatty, aud Davis.
CoMIQuE-Nauety performance.
DINE MuSEuM.--Ma Matinee and evening performance.
National Republican., 1884-05-07
Auction Sales.

FUTURE DAYS.
BY DuNcANsoN BRos.--On May s, reromptory sale
of valuable improved and unimproved lots
National Republican., 1884-05-07
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