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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Let the Heathen Rage.

The ultra anti-Arthur forces are no longer
able to deceive themselves. They sec the hand
writing on the wall. They are in desperate
straits, and their buster is spirtless. As a
last resort, they have gone into tho manu-
facture and distribution of political roor-
backs. The Washington bureau sends out
fresh assortment of canards nightly. 1t is
industrious, but not always ingenious or YER
satilo.
For the past two or three days the energies
of the bureau have been directed TO tho Gull
tivation Of dark horses. Dispatches and
editorials in the Blaine organs, democratic
and republican, chorus the greatness and the
magnifcence of Mr.. Edmundss statesman
ship, the growing strength of Mr.. Lincoln in
all quarters, the CONSERVATION Mr.. Logan has
wrought in the Arthur camp by conversions
of southern delegates, tho amazing popu-
larity of Mr.. Gresham, the hold Mr.. Sherman
has upon the Presidents New York friends,
the terrible Generalization that prevails
among the administration forces, and SO on
without limit.
Last Saturday night perfect shower Of
dispatches went out announcing with
flourish that telegram had been received
by very prominent politician anonymous
of course) to the effect that Grant, Conkling,
and Cameron had declared war against the
President, and would fight him to the death.
As matter of fact, none of the
gentlemen named have declared war I"
against anybody, nor arc they liable
to. Gen. Grant long ago declared that
Senator Logan was his preference, but he is
taking no part in politics. Nr. Conkling is
resolutely adhering to his determination to
keep his mouth closed and his oar out and he
is out of politics for tho time being as COM
pletely as though no were buried. The idea
of Senator Cameron making war on tho
administration is equally absurd. What is to
be the tenor of to-days or to-morrows roor-
back mono but the manufacturer thereof can
tell, unless, indeed, it should chance to make
its escape prematurely from the womb of his
imagination.
Tho Blaine men are badly ratified"
The leaders are at sea. They. do not know
what course to take to stop the drift in the
Presidents favor, and so they try everything.
They imagine the country is sick and they
are trying to administer political shotgun
prescription in the hope that if one shot
misses another may hit. Their firing is wild,
and in their despair they are ready to resort
to anything. Directly they will turn to and
| rend themselves. .....
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
The Plea OF Insanity.

Since the hanging OF Guiteau the plea of
insanity in murder cases has fallen into dis
favor. The trial and conviction Of the crank
who killed President Garfield brushed away
a good deal of the rubbish that had been
previously palmed off as sound law. The
people of the whole country were taught that
o man who has disordered intellect may
still DO willful murderer. 1t was Sslutary
lesson to the cranks themselves, many of
whom have quite sufficient sense to know
how they stand before the law. Of course,
maniacs cannot be convicted of crime, but
there is growing opinion that man who
is regarded by his friends as sufficiently Sane
to be at large ought to DO held responsible for
his acts. The mental alienation Of the real
lunatic is SO apparent that there is no neces-
sity for summoning great array Of experts
to provo that which proves itself. The trial
of an insane man for crime is simply pro
forma proceeding for the purpose of procur-
ing his sequestration.
The law laid down in the Guiteau case has
been affirmed in q recent case in Philadel-
phia. crank named McCauley called upon
Mr. James II. Heverin, well-known lawyer,
and was told to take seat in tho outer office
until Mr.. Hoverin was ready to sec him. Nc
Cauley regarded this as an insult and went
off very angry. Later in the day he met Mr..
Hevern on the street, and calling him aside
complained Of the manner in which he
had been treated in the morning. He
struck tho lawyer over the head with
his cane, and drawing blackjack
from his breast pocket dealt him blow that
might have been fatal. When put on trial
for tho assault the plea of insanity wa:
interposed, and great deal of evidence was
submitted showing that he had delusions
which could only proceed from an un balanced
mind. 1t happened, however, that tho very
witnesses who testified to his queer actions
were in the habit Of dealing with him as Il
he were perfectly sane. Even the physicians
who were summoned to prove that no was q
lunatic took fees from him and treated hin
as they would any other patient.
In charging the jury Judge Elcock said
that the law presumed every man to be sane
until the contrary was shown; that the bur-
den of proof was on tho prisoner to make
such case as would satisfy the jury of hi
insanity and that partial insanity was no dc
Tense unless it related to one particular sub
ect, under the influence of which the onFens'
was committed, McCauley was convicted
and sentenced to tho penitentisry for five
years. His counsel made motion for new
trial, and in overruling this motion Judg,
Rlcock went into an elaborate review of thu
law relating to insanity. The speeches o
criminal lawyers and tho verdict
of weak juries haYe led many well
meaning people astray in this matter
and Judge Ecock has performed a
important service in disabusing the publ
mind of wrong impressions. Chief Justic
Gibson, OF tho Pennsylvania supreme cour
in deciding hosher's case, many years az
said the alleged lunstie Continues to BIO
} Legitimate subject Of punishment, Rlthoug
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

FERDINAND WARDS attempt to bolster up
his own case by dragging the name of Gen.
Grant through the mire is one of the most
despicable moves of that thoroughly con-
sciousloss scoundrel. The American people
will not allow Wards words to sink very deep
into their memories. Bigger and better men
than he have tried the experiment of build
ing themselves up by traducing Gen. Grant,
and they have been forgotten. Ward will
and out conspicuously for many years as n
phenomenal rascal, but the hero of Appomat-
t,v will always have warm place in the
nat On's heart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

than confront the U. p. U. One firt
of the olive branch of universal
peace usually does tho business Tho
society is doing great and a noble work.
Speed the day when the gentle music of the
chin will take the place of the whirr of the
deadly mimic ball, the savage rip of grape
and canister, the roar of the mine explosion,
and tho crash of the mighty cannon ball in
the settlement of disputes. Civilization and
prudence 80 hand in hand, and peace doc
trines are quite popular outside of Asia,
Africa, South America, Europe, Mexico, and
a fow of the islands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

r soucd, That the recent action of the French
government in transferring their army and navy
now in Tonqnin, China, to the island of Madagas.
car be investigated and referred 10 our executive
committee.
The above resolution, which was adopted
by the Universal Peace union yesterday, will
strike terror deep into the Gallo heart and
blanch the Gallo cheek. If the French know
what is best for them they will lose no time in
giving up their designs on the island of Mad
agascar. bringing their warriors home and
srming them with plows and rakes. NADIA
gascar is no longer safe place for them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

TIE influence of the Universal Peace union,
which held q session in this city yesterday,
is most potent. Tho society has been in ex-
istoncs for eighteen years, and in all that
period there have not been more than half
a dozen wars. But for tho Universal Peace
union tho old and the new worlds might
have been drenchod in blood. There is
nothing the offete deSpOts fear as they do
tho Universal Peace union. They had rather
contend with DeStiIeuce or aght famine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
A MINNESOTA view or'the situation.
Minneapolis Tribune

mtNNtupOtS
If anybody had Ventured the prediction in the
summer of 1880 that Vice President Arthur, after
serving nearly four years as President, would be
a promising candidate for the presidential sue
cesslon in 1884, the author Of the prediction would
himselfhavs been regarded as promising candi-
date for straight jacket. Remembering this fact
and contemplating the eateeIn in which Mr..
Arthur is held by his party and the country to-
day, 1t is necessary TO concele, without argument
or question. that during the three years of his
administration he has surprised both enemies and
friends and has pursued course which has COM
mended him strongly to All fair-minded persons.
He has become tho selfrespecting and the
respected lchief magistrate of proud
and sometimes overcrithcal people. And not
this only, for he has given the country an admin
istration which. while not aggressiyely reforma-
tory, has been safe, clean, progressive and hon
esty responsive to the reas enable demands OF the
best sentiment of the nation. Mr.. Arthur mas not
masqueraded asa great statesman; he has not
been ambitious of innovation; he is perhaps the
opposite of brilliant and sonsationa but so far as
the administration of our national government
has an influence upon the welfare Of the people
and the steady and prosperous movement OF ma
terlal affairs his discharGe'of the duties OF his
high Office has been above, criticism.
Ifhe should become the nominee of the party
the party would not be in misfortune, aud the
country by electing him, which IL would probably
do, would secure chiefezecutve whose strength
aud whose weakness were already thoroughly
known. 1t Is not unnatural that, in view of the
present somewhat perturbed condition of bust
ness affairs in the councry, strong sentiment
should manifest itself in favor of continuing In
power an administration that is positively known
by experiment to be conservative and safe rathei
than take even the slightest chances OF mishap BY
trying a new man, no matter from which party he
might come. UnqueStonably the prospects o
Mr.. Arthurs nomination have been enhanced BY
| the events of the past two weeks, and there ar
indications of something like an uprising amonl
| hnsiness men Mt the east in his favor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

THE bill introduced in the house yesterday
by Mr., Hewitt, making it unlawful for the
president, cashier or other officer of a
national bank to borrow money from the
bank for himself or for the benefit of any
firm or company with which he is connected,
is sound in principle. A great many of the
Of this kind outside of the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

he may have been laboring under q moral
obliquity of perception, as much so as If be
were merely laboring under an obliquity of
vision" So "The law is that
whether the insanity be general or partial,
the degree of it must BIO so great as to have
controlled the will of its subject and to have
taken from him the freedom of moral action"
And this is still the law.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

If tho venerable Joel Vaughan, of Seneca
City s. c., had lived in the days of Abraham
he would have been patriarch of great dis
tinction. Ho is tho father of twenty-soven
children and the stepfather of nineteen
more, having married three widows, who
brought him eight, seven, and four, respect.
lively, with their marriage portion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

coin, he will not stand In the way President Ar
thur has been for four years building the repub
lioan party. Can as much be said of any other
public man lie has done it by wisely carrying
out the popular will. His mistakes have been
those growing out Of past Affiliations, but they
have been few considering the general sweep Of
his administration. outside of the circle of pro-
fessiopal politicians he is steadily gaining among
the quiet, sober-minded citizens of the republic
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
AniuHeineilts.
Auction sales.
TUESDAY. MAY 27, 1854.

The national horse show begins in Madison
Square garden, New York, to-day. 1t will be
the finest exhibition of thoroughbreds, road
sters, draft horses, and saddle horses ever
given in tho United States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The popularity of the Boston Ideal opera
company was fully attested last night by tho
large audience ct the National theater to
witness tho presentation ofFlotow's Martha
1t was a happy thought of Miss Obsr's to add
this tuneful opera to the repertoire of her
troupe 1t is brimful of melodious numbers,
to every one Of which full justice was done.
The leading parts of Lady Harriet, Nancy,
Lionel, and Plunkett could not be better
sustained than they were last night by Misses
Marie Stone and Mathilde Phillips and
Messrs. Tom Karl and Myron Whitney. They
rendered the music exquisitely, and encores
both of solo and concerted numbers, were
abundant. OF these the duet between Lionel
and Plunkett in the second act, the Last
Rose of Summer" by Lady Harriet, and the
Good Night" quartette, in the third
act the "Porter's Song" by Plunkett,
and the solo, quintette, and glorious
chorus which form the finale of the
fourth act may bo especially mentioned.
Mr.. Geo. rockingham furnished o good
amount of amusement by his impersonation
of the Sheriff, Mr.. Montgomery was efficient
as Sir Tristan, and the chorus did some ad-
mirable work. Director Studley had his or
chestra well under control, and.the whole per-
Torrance was one of the most enjoyable that
the Ideals have given here. 1t may safely
be predicted that Martha" will become one
of the most popular works in their roper
toire.
Tonight "The Musketeers," an opera
which is presented exclusively by tho Ideals,
will be given. This opera is filed with melo-
dious numbers, and will introduce Misses
Marie Stone, Geraldine Ulmar, Lizzie Bur-
ton, Messrs. Macdonald, rockingham, and
Morsell.
FoRD's-FAY TEMPLEToN.
The audience at Ford's last night presented
quite q military appearance for the Union
Veteran Corps (lst company, under whose
auspices the present weeks engagement is
made, attended in uniform, accompanied by
o goodly number of the Sons of Veterans.
Miss Fay Temploton made her first appear
ance before a Washington audience in
the dual role of Girohe-Giroaa She
is bright little woman. with
an expressive face, merry, laughing eyes, a
q fine figure, and possessed Of just enough
mischiefloving spirit to enter heartily into
the work Of French opera, She has sweet
voice. which has had fair cultivation, and il
under good control, and rendered the music
of the opera acceptably. The remainder OF
the cast included Miss Alice Vane as Aurore
Miss Amy Harvey as Paquiter. J. G. Armand
Marasquiu; George olmi, hourzouk; Loui
DeI.ange, Don Bolero and DAME
Packard, the Pirate Chief. The bal
ance of tho company included SOM
very pretty girls, richly costumed, and Wit
sang we'll The audience testified their ap
probation of the performance by frequen
encores and calls before the curtain. Mis-
Templeton was presented with mammoth
floral horseshoe by the Veterans, which wa
pleasant incident Of the evening. She woi
her way into the hearts of her audience, ant
she will probably become as popular here a
she has elsewhere. Tonight Tho Mascot
will BIO presented,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

of representatives has under consideration
plan for bringing fresh and pure air from the
top of the dome to take the place of the sup
The plan looks like a reasonable one.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

WHEN tho exiled Queen of Madagascar
learns that the Universal Peace union is on
her side she will cease to mourn tho loss of
bor power and her throne. Well may the
tyrannical French nation tremble, for tho
U. =. U. is on its trail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
About the Cooper Institute Meeting.
Hartford Post.

Business int rests are certainly powerful in con
trolling political events of the country, and when
so notably representative body of men as COM
posed the meeting last night indorse candidate,
their influence should be and will be felt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

NeW INN JoHlWeFctM AuVIHSTs
The astonishing information comes from tho
south that there are men there who can oVerreach
NJ. Blaine's followers in political trickery, Is II
possible that recent events are having paralyzing
effect on the Blaiue hght2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
PROF. CONANT. A

PROF. CONANT. A story of English and Ameri
can Social aud Political Life BY J.. s. HUNT
ISGToS, q. c. New York; II. Worthington.
Washington: William Ballantyne &c Son.
Price, Sl2j.
Prof Conant is tame and uninterosting to
the verge Of stupidity at times. Thoro are
readable chapters, however, but the pro-
duction lacks originality and vigor. 1t is
neither fish, flesh, nor fowl.-neither ro-
nance, history, nor philosophy, but little
Of everything-a quuer mixture. The dis
tinguished author must try again il he wishes
10 find place in the RECORDS of literary fame.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

ROUND THE WORLD. BY ANDREW CARNEGIE.
i New York: Charles Scribners Sons. Washing
tom William Ballautyne &Son.
1t is grateful to the Senses to como across a
readable and at the same time instructive
new book of travels. This field of literature
has been plowed to deaths by billiards that
q long suffering public has cause for gratitude
when work of merit issproducod. Round
the World" is book that will bear reading.
1t should find good market.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

Now DOTH the lazy husband-man
Emphatic nurmur "darntheluck -
Aud with the hoe and rake in hand
Prepare the beds for garden truck;
While ON the porch his loving vito
With latest novel calmly sits
Or shakes her apron foe dear life
And "sboos the chickens into fits.
--Btswarck Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
CURRENT GOSSIP.
TO MY CLOCK.

TO MY CLOCK.
You're always either fast or slow,
But by your cold, immobile face
Just how you stand never know
With time in your uneven race.
run like mad to catch tho train.
Aud walt an hour because you lied,
Trusting in you in bed I've lain,
And lost my fishing with the tide.
Appointments broken by the score
Have cost mo much in cash and friends,
And all directly at your door
Ilay--and you can't make amends,
Istill put faith in you--aud why?
Because 1t il human nature to.
All men do just the same as J.
And most clocks do the same as you.
q n Hmm ,nona
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

OUT OF TOWN PLACES. BY d. g. Mitchell.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Washing
ton: VIM. Ballantyne Il Son.
This is a reissue under q new name of
"Rural Studies" work that had great
run whom first published. 1t has been re-
vised and improved somewhat, and is intro
duced to the public in form that will doubt
less take"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

THERE WAS ONCE A MAN. A story. BY r. H.
NEWELL (orpheus G. Keir).. New York: Fords,
Howard & Hubert. Washington: Brentano
Brothers, Price, $780,
In his selection of name for his book Mr..
Newell was happily inspired. The narrative
is aptly described as one of the quaintest and
rarelt stories of tho day. 1t is strong,
ingenious, and attractive novel, and will,
beyond all question, have great run.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
rnE MoMAN onEsrnoN nm EnnopE. A Scr

THE WOMAN QUESTION IN EUROPE. series
of original essays. Edited by THEODORE STAN
TON, NJ. A.. with an, Introduction by Frances
Power Cable, New Aiork: G, p. Putnam's Sons.
Washington; Brentato Brothers. Price, $3.50.
Tho collection of materials for this volume
began three years ago. of the seventeen
chapters that compose. the book, fifteen are
by women. Mr.. Stanton has opened to the
world storehouse of useful information on
the European movem. emit for women, rather
than philosophical study. The book is a
valuable contribution to tho literature Of tho
day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

TWENTY YEARS OF C0NGRESS-FROM LIN
COLIN TO GARFIELD. With a review of the
events WHICH led to the political revolution Of
1860. Vol. i. BY JAMES g. BLAINE. Norwich,
Conn; The Henry Publishing company
Readers of the newspapers were long ago
put in possession of much information con-
corning this widely advertised production Of
one of the most distinguished citizens of the
day. 1t has been reviewed threadbare.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
A GIGANTIC THIRST
Chicago Netgs.

The piteher-a dear little thing--stands in
the middle and throws q ball at another, who
stands in front with a long stick in his hand.
This thrower tries to hit his stick, and the
other young man, who is called tho knocker,
tries to SO swing the club that it will be i'm
possible for tho thrower to hit tho stick with
the ball. Some of the knockers become very
good at this, and some of the darlings could
stand there and never have their clubs hit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27

FIFTH AVENUE TO ALASKA. BY EDWARD
PGERREPoNT, NJ. A., wit ia maps and illustrations.
New York: g. p. PutmIm Sons. Washington:
II. Beall. Price, Sl.75.
Tho book appears from cursory examina-
ton to be collection OF detached notes Of q
trip from New York to Alaska. We failed to
discover anything new or anything particu-
larly bright in the diary for it is nothing else
of prosy, very matt er-of-fact young man.
If the writer should mover attempt another
effort he can tell his great grandchildren
sixty years hence that he once wrote book.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
sTABBING HIMSELF IN PUBLIC.
Hartford Post,

Now, If there was any profit made by
"soap" in Indiana, Mr.. MacYeagh shared in
it, as he was Garfield's attorney general,
Why should he, at this late day, perceive SO
sharply the horror of the Indiana transRc-
ton? An earlier discovery of its nature
would have been more consistent with the
tone Of his letter. 1t looks very much as il
Mr.. MacYeagh was willing to stab himself in
public that he might at the same time force q
few pin pricks into the President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-27
Val Street NeiGs.

the exchange, and buying at this rate will
only require "a ,40l weeks, or about 400 years,
to take up the whole lot. We will all DO here
when it is done.
If IT HAD BEEN DUKE WEST.
Philadelphia Cal.
Tho eldest son Of the Marquis of Tseng is
only Ia years old and is engaged to be mar
ried. His name is Duke East. If his name
were Duke West he would probably DO seek
ing d divorce.
NO EVIDENCES OF INSANITY THERE.
Philadelphia Press
The startling report comes from Europe
that Patti has become insane. The story lacks
confirmation. If she offers 10 sing next sea-
son for any less than 5000 night We shall
be disposed to believe it,
PLENTIFUL LACK OF HONESTY.
Atlanta Constitution.
A great many Wall street gamblers, who
have been badly sheared by the panic, have
the same capital now with which they
stRrted-a plentiful lack of honesty.
THEY ARE GREAT PEOPLE.
Philadelphia CAL
No newspaper men were caught in the Wall
street furry, Newspaper men quickly scent
a gathering financial storm, and transfer their
funds to tho other pocket.
NO QUESTION ABOUT 1T.
Neu York Commercial Advertiser.
There is no question about Gen. Arthur's
being the strongest candidate who could be
! presented to New York.