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National Republican., 1885-02-07
The River and Harbor Fraud.

In 1850, coincident with tho election of
Garfield, tho republicans secured control
Of the house Of representatives. When,
in the first session Of the forty-scventh
congress, the river and harbOr appropria.
tion bill was reported there was an in
stant formidable protest from the press
and people on the ground that IL was OK
travagaut. The bill, however, passed tho
house and afterward the senate, the lat
ter body increasing its sum total During
its various stages Of progress through tho
two bodies the public outcry against its
passage constantly swelled in volume.
In many places public meetings were
held for the purpose of denouncing its
supporters. Charges of corruption, profit
ga te extravagance, logrollinH, and out.
rageOus defiance OF public opinion were
freely hurled at congress. The secretary of
war in communication pointed out
many items of appropriations for con-
structions and improvements that could
never be Of any public utility, or, at best,
could only bo Of doubtful service to in
considerable local interests Finally, the
President, in the exercise of wise judg-
ment, and in Difference to tho unmistak-
able sentiment Of the people, vetoed
the bill. 1t was passed over his veto, and
q large number of statesmen at once
found themselves in very hot water. and
constrained TO onter upon a humil-
iating campaign Of coldly-receiyed ex-
PLANTATION.
At the next election the democrats
we're put in control of the house by nm
overwhelming majority. While various
causes contributed TO this result, the pas
sage Of the noted river and harbor bill
referred 10 was undoubtedly chiefly in
strumental in bringing tho change about
The people Of the north always expect
more from the republican party than they
do from democracy, and hence moro
quickly resent and punish disregard of
plain public opinion on the part of the
former than OH the part Of the latter
party.
The measure that cost the republicans
so much appropriated the sum of $l5, ,735,
SO, In tho main this money was de.
voted to works of undeniable Importance
and necessity. 1t was not against these
features OF the bill that the people re-
vOlted. IL was tho unwiso appropria-
tions Of sums great and small for works
that were not Of national concern and use
that aroused public wrath. Quailing be-
fore the storm Of popular resentment tho
Attn congress allowed tho general river
and harbor bill introduced at its last ses.
sion to fail of passage. So that the
gross appropriations of tho last
republican congress for the pur.
poses under consideration amounted
National Republican., 1885-02-07
Vanderbilt VS.. Nine Senators.

The difference between subscription
and charity is we'll illustrated in the diff
fculty Of raising money for the Bartholdi
Pharos and in the promptness with which
Mr.. Vanderbilt took care of Gen. Grants
distresses. Great wealth is also great
enjoyment, but 1t is to be doubted
whether wealth ever had nobler Oppor-
tunity to link itself with history than
in this final performance which is above
oil ostentation and in its own happy con-
sciousness ofdoing good chose words of ap-
pOsiteness eloquent as pathos. The statue
which ia to be raised in tho bay cannot
feel, but this human statue which is
raised to comfort and gratitude by one
mans hand will keep its place beyond
rust or revolution. When we think of
Mr.. VaHderbilt's gift and then CLAN CO at
the spectacle Of nine American senators
refusing mere vote to Gen. Grant, we
may wonder whether the meanest men
are not those who possess nothing
"GatR IN NeW York Tribune.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

REPRESENTATIVE FoLLETT of Ohio.
has cndeavored to collect testimony at
government expense for the purpose OF
making contest for the seat to which
Hon. Benjamin Butterworth was elected.
Tho Springer investigating committee
has ID en- used as drag net for this pur-
pose. Witnesses have been summoned
regardless of expense on the mere sus.
picion that something might be MIXED
from them that would be prejudicial to
Mr.. Butterworth's title to seat in the
next congress A striking instance is
the summoning of James +, Legate from
Kansas to testify before tho committee at
an expense of S21O,GO to obtain nothing.
The investigation has potered out, Fol-
lett has lost the confidence of his party
friends, and forfeited the respect of his
constituents, and Butterworth will re-
main undisturbed in his seat. This con-
gress will wind up Follett. The public
pays for the sensational close of his legis-
lative career, and if he now subsidies the
country will forgive him the expense his
pique at defeat has cost it.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

The New York city democrats are still
puzzled over the political status of Squire,
the successor of Hubert o. Thompson as
commissioner of public works. The
questions that were asked when OK Mayor
Edison appointed him to spite the county
democracy-Who is he and what is he p
are still unanswered. The county de-
mocracy tried to capture him, then Tam
many attempted to make him brave in
its wgwam, and even Irving Hall was
not without hopes of securing some of
the spoils Of his Office. But thus far he
has declined to commit himself to any
faction of the party, and claims that he Is
running his Office on business principles.
This does not please any wing of the city
democracy, and they are uniting to legis-
late him out Of office.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

THE republican members of the Illinois
legislature have done credit to themselves
in renominating Senator Logan, and they
should use all honorable means to secure
his reelection. lie has proved himself
o worthy leader, and an honest, fearless,
and patriotic senator. They can elect
him If any republican is to be chosen
senator from Illinois, and we have no
doubt from the account of the hearty en-
thusiasm with which his nomination was
received that they are prepared to stand
by him to man. The senatorial contest
certainly opens more auspiciously for the
republicans than for their opponents.
Congressman Morrison's nomination by
the democratic caucus has already caused
dissention in their ranks and it is very
doubtful II he receives the full vote of
his party in tho legislature. The country
will watch the contest with interest, OF
only on account of its possible bearing
upon the political status Of the senate
two years hence, but also because of a
general desire rising above part y feeling
to see Senator Logan reelected.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

There has probably never been more
courageous man among later Americans
than Senator Malone, nor one who has
moro bravely risked all personal consid-
erations and comfort for the public good
than he has done. His revolt against the
bourbon party in Virginia; his undaunted
fight against the corruption and violence
used by the democrats to defraud the re-
publican majority of the control Of the
state; his answering courage in the face
Of menace, and his carelessness as to per-
sonal danger, all have stamped him as a
man of heroic mold and faithful purr
pose.--Lolra State Register.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
A Democrat on Davis.

If JEFF Davis would tako trip up the
golden stairs, accompanied by q number
of his prominent admirers, who are in
high place, he would relieve q situation
which may become embarrassing. The
idea that JEFF is not a rebel and traitor
must be new to any and everybody, north
and south. that ever heard of the late re-
bellion. 1t seems that it is not even
necessary for the republicans in the
United States senate to bait their traps
with cheese. Some Of the democratic
senators take hold of the naked hook with
the freshness Of Rudgeons. Good Lord,
deliver us!-S. X. Donarin IN Columbus
IimeS.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

There are solemn old bourbon gentle
men who think, because they have not
been consulted about any changes in
political opinion, that no neighbor of
theirs shall dare to change his politics
without asking their leave, and that
Virginia is still their kingdom. The
Virginia bourbon imagines that he exists
as political power simply because ho
supposes that he goes on forever, without
any regard to the rights and opinions of
others. Moody can tell them better than
that. o, for some political prophet like
Moody to open the eyes of our Pharisees
to the utter nobodiness OF their preten-
sions !-RichmOnd JVhig.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

James +. Legate, Of Leavenworth, Kan,
appeared yesterday before the subcommit-
tee investigating the conduct of Marshal
Wright, and was questioned by Represent
atiye Follett, of Ohio, relative to con.
versaton with Mr.. Il. G., Kerens, Of st.
Louis, wherein the latter informed him
of an arrangement to kill certain prom
inent democrats of Cincinnati if they
figured too conspieuously on election day.
On an objection raised by Mr.. Stewart,
the question was ruled out and the wit
ness discharged. Chairman Springer then
announced that the testimony in this in
vestigation was closed. Two reports will
be made upon 1.-THE majority report by
Messrs. Springer and Van Alstiue demo-
crats, and the minority by Mr. Stewart,
republican.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
Lieut.. GresIy's Reply.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: In
justice to Gen. Boynton acknowledge
his promptness and justice in giving i'm.
mediate publicity to my denial of the
charges lately circulated regarding me.
My letter was intended only to deal with
tho truth or falsity of such charges, and
not to reflect on him. By Anonymous
accusers" had in mind the unknown
originators of the false and defamatory
charges, and not the accredited repre-
sentatives OF various journals who have
been deceived or misinformed on these
points. A. w. GREELY.
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 6, 1885.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
ODDS AND ENDS.


- A1N ms
They sent him round the circle faiu
To bow before the prettlest there;
I'm bound TO say the choice he made
A creditable taste displayed;
Alihough-I can't say what IL meant.
The little maid looked ill.contenL
His task was then anew begun
TO knoel before the wittiest one.
once more the little maid sought tho,
And went him down upon his knee,
She bent her eyes upon the floor
l think she thought the game a bore
He circled then-his sweet behost
10 kiss the one he loved the best;
For ali she frowned, for all she chid,
He kissed that little maid, he did,
And then-lhough why can't decide
The little maid looked satisfied.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

There are indications that Washington
is rapidly becoming the favorite place Of
residences for the leisure classes. Many
persons, having made their fortunes, have
already established homes there. 1t is
likely the Capital City will come to be re-
garded tho American Athens-the homo
Of artists and art patrons, literators and
easy going gentlemen of ample incomes,
as we'll as statesmen and politicians
Chicago Current.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

Mrs. DE Blank-"What are you going
to give your husband this Christmas -
Mrs. De Lank--"A dressing gown"
but you gave him one last year and
the year before, too, If remember
Alright"
"Yes, and the year before that"
"Dear mo! can't understand how
they get worn out so fast. My husband
does not put his on once month"
mine never wears II AT all. He tries
II ON Christmas morning, looks pleased
walks around, sits down, takes ii off, and
never thinks OF il again"
But, then, why give him so many ?"
~ don't. Men can't remember colors
and patterns | give him the same one
every ChTistmas." I'll Philadelphia CaA
National Republican., 1885-02-07

ONE thing is apparent in affairs abroad
and that is that England is determined
to go at III Mahdi In earnest. 1t is not
often that sho lots 60 her grip when once
she starts out to crush savage people,
and she is not likely to do so in this i'm
stance. But it will cost her dearly
nevertheless. And opinion is coming to
be pretty we'll settled that to wolsley's
blunder in selecting the long Nile route
in preference to the short line from
Suakim 10 Khhrtoum via Berber is due
the disastrous mess in which she now
finds herself.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
THE solid advantages of unchallensed

THE solid advantages of unchallenged
democratic control are shown up in dis
patches which say an investigation of
Kentucky state atIairs discloses tho start
ling fact that the "blue grass common
wealth has been robbed Of ut least
S2,0O0,000 by faithless officials within the
past fifteen years. If the gifted Mr.. Wat
terson can divert his attention from the
"Star.eyed goddess of reform" and Mr..
Randall's shortcomings to q careful con.
sideration Of affairs at Frankfort he may
find new channel Of usefulness for the
employment of his talented pen.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

Mr.. CLEVELAND has given a Hoosicr
delegation to understand that his convic-
tion Of the great beauty and desirability
of civil service reform still stands with
unabated vigor This is decidedly tough
for the gentlemen who are convinced
that they have superior qualifications for
cleaning out stall in the Augean stables
by the simple process of bringing the de-
odorizinR and purifying properties Of their
own persons to bear upon q good fat fed
eral Office.
National Republican., 1885-02-07

Now Mr.. Foster, the agent of the Boston
Ideals, tells me similar story. lie says that
company, singular to relate, are doing better
business this season than they did last. In
Baltimore, for instance. where they have here.
tofore only just about come out even, this
year they actually turned people away. In
Plttsburg they had similar good fortune, and
in Minneapolis their business was very heavy.
Qn stating this have not forgotten to make
the usual discount to the trade.) He cxplUlns
this rather remarkable fact on the hypothesis
that people are more discriminating this yenr
than heretofore, and not feeling able to give
the usual general patronage to everything that
comes along. wait for their favorites and
spend all their money on them. MAX EssE.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
IN WATCHES OF THE NIGHT.

IN WATCHES OF THE MIGHT.
Beneath the midnight moon of May.
Through dusk on either hand,
Ono sheet of silver spreads the bay,
One crescent Jet the land
The dark ships. mirrored in the stream,
Their ghostly tresses shake
When will the dead world cease to dream2
When will the morning break2
Beneath night no longer May,
Where only cold stars shine,
One glimmerlng ocean spreads away
This haunted life of mine;
And, shattered on tho frozen shore,
My harp can never wake
When will the dream Of death be o'er7
When will the morning breakY
WILTON Winter, IN HapcrS Magazine for
february
National Republican., 1885-02-07

In an interview on the dullness prevailing
in theatrical business this season, Lawrence
Barrett lays the blame chiefly on the managers
who failed to supply entertainments worthy of
public patronage. At the time l thought this
about as far-fetched as many of Larry Branni-
gan's stage sighs; but have since seen and
heard things which incline me to Mr. Barretts
view Of 1t. Mr.. Barrett said that really good
attractions were doing well this season, and,
Of course, instanced his own fine business as
proof Of the truth OF the assertion.
National Republican., 1885-02-07
Cllr Aatiunill Republican
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1885.

Entered at the Postonico Al Washington, D. O.,
ptsccond.Cluss matter
National Republican., 1885-02-07

A BOON TO suffering humanity oil
Price only twenty-five cents a bottle,
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-26

W. F. Wilson, Ed. Knipe and s. H.
Herendeen. commenced work on their
claim in this guIch about December
lst, 1854. They first sunk son. shaft
to bedrock and then drifted south 3O-f;.
until they struck the pay streak. which
was six feet wide, on which they driftsd
100 feet up and down the eulch. While
drifting up the gulch they struck
granite reef, which prevented their
progress and necessitating the sinking
Of another shaft above the obstruction,
in which they found very rich dirt, hut
owing tn the rapid accumulation OF
water in the shaft. they were Obliged ~
abandon. Notwithstanding the sud-
den check to their search for the hidden
wealth, they have an immense pile Of
pay-dirt on the dump. out of which
they expect to realizc ~ hanisp""s
stake" In testing the ground ~ they
prosecuted their l.,nr they have washed
out ~ high us $4OO to the pan. W
c.,urse the average will fall Gar below
that figure, still the boys will make
god wages; which is Ear better than
sitting around waiting for something to
turn up. A few more such workers
would put money into circulation and
s.x,n deMu,,strate the wonderful rich
ness Of our mineral deposits. The
,tn,ys will commence sluicing as soon
as the weather will permit.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-26

E.Ds. MINERAL ARGUS:

EDs. MINERAL ARGUS:
From the tenor Of the article on
Fergus county, in your issue of the
18th inst, it would seem that our rep
resentatives, Messrs. Hatch and MO"rc,
have been somewhat severely critiriscd
rs being hostile to the bill creating the
new county, which WAS not the case,
and in justice to them | would state
that at the beginning Of the session.
Mr.. Fergus, Mr.. Hatch and myself,
consulted together and decided to fol-
low down Roberts creek from the Belt
range to Musselshell river. ~ u portion
of the western boundary Of the new
county, hut after the bill had been
introduced, quite u large delegation
came from Smith river and upper
Mus.elshell valleys, and protested
against the Roberts creek line, and
insisted that the line should pass by
the head Of Roberts creek, along the
Belt range to Judith Gap, thence across
the Gap and run east along the summit
Of the Little Snowy mountains to the
1O9th meridian, and thence south along
said meridian IT, the Musselshell river.
The views Of this delegation were en-.
titled to fair consideration. and they
had it.
After some discussion compromise
was agreed upon hy extending the line
from the west side of Judith Gap, easI
to the nearest branch h Carlrss creek
and down said creek to Musselshel
river.
The course Of Messrs. Fergus. Hatch
and Moore in the matter Wits fair, open
anj highly honorable to themselves
and just to their constituents, ant
Mes CHER county was never better, u
more ably represented, than durinl
this session.
With the consent of the member
from that county, that portion OF Chou
teau lying south Of the Missouri river
between Arrow creek and Musselshel
river wis included in Fergus county
its contour and topography being suc|
that it naturally and properly belong
in the the new county. but on the iina
, passage Of the hill, Mr.. Taylor Of Chou
teau, objected, and that narrow stri
was stricken out.
, GRANVILLE STUART.
RI MARCH 2lst, 1850.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-26
More Precious Than Gold.

Following are the names Of those
metals valued at over $1,000 an avoir-
dupois pound, the figures given repre-
senting the value per pound:
Vanadium-A white metal discovered
in 1850, SlU.tWU.
Ruhidum - An alkaline metal. So
called for exhibiting dark red lines in
the slrc,ruu analysis. 5000.
Zirco,iiiim-h metal obtained from
the numerals zr,,a AID hya,inth. III
the form uf black POS ler, 81 .2oC
Li,hi,n - An alkaline metal; the
liyhtest metal known. 81 ,tkN.
t;lucinum-A met Il in the form OF y
yrayi,h black powder. So 400.
Cacium-The metallic base Of lime,
81 800.
Stroptium-A n,allcablc metal Of u
yclL,wish color, 81, ,NO.
Terhium-Obtained from the mineral
gadulinite. found in Sweden. ~ ,OSO.
Ytrium-Discovered in 1925, is Of ~
yrayj,h black color, and its luster per-
fectly metallic, 81 ,OSO.
Ernium-The metal found associated
with yttrium, 81, 4Oo. >,
| Ceriunl-A metal Si uiSH spcS"e
gravity. grayish white color, and Il
/ lan,cllar texture, S3,4UU.
Didyum--A metal found associated
with cerium, 81, ,2OO.
Ruthenium-Uf IL gray color, very
hard and brittle, extracted from the
ores Of platinum, 81, 400.
Rholium--Of u white color and me
talic luster. and extremely hard and
brittle. 1t requires the strongest hea
that can be produced by u wind furnace
for its fusion, $1,000
Niolium-Previously y named colum
biuum, first discovered in an ore fOunt
at New London, Conn. $500.
Barium-Tne mctahc base OF bartyta
sl,So0. >.
Palladium A metal discovered II
lSp, ami found in very small grains, q
"A steel gray color anu hbrous structure
sl.iOO.
Osmium--A brittle, gray.colored met
al, found with platinum, S1,3OO.
Iridium-Found native as An allo
with osniu,n in lead gray scales, and
the heaviest Of known eubstAnce'
'Sl,Vv.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-03-26
MONTANA NEWS.

He!enaites are preparing for muni- |
cipal election.
The temperance folk are crowding
things at Butte.
Eggs are worth only i8 cents per
dozen in MissOula.
The much talked Of Benton flour
mill is liable to 20 by default.
The wells in Anaconda are all dry
and water IS worth SO cents per barrel.
The last legislature appropriated
out OF the territorial treasure only
$6,soo
Sixty.,wo bars Of silver bullion
valued a, $96,7ss we're shipped from
Butte for the week ending March IL.
One hundred ounces OF gold dust
were received at the u. 5. assay oftice,
Helena, from the Cocur d Aienes last
week.
The Bentonites are going crazy
with the rest Of the world similarly
afflicted. on roller skates. That city's
rink is now in full blast.
! The county commissioners OF Lewis
* Clarke county have announced
their intention OF holding the treasurer
for all uncollected county licenses.
-Four coal miners working in Bridger
canyon last week were barred beneath
hft, feet of SNOW. ana their CABIN dc
moralized by mammoth snow slide.
Wallace Bell. one of the principal
owners OF the famous Montana Bell
mine. Is very i'll at the Sisters hospital,
Helena, and is not expected 20 recover.
His ailment is consumption.
| A three foot gold bearing vein OF
quartz has been discovered hard by
the city of Helena, that gives al
average assay Of $40. The lndepend
cnt predicts mill in short order.
The road from Thompson Falls tc
Cnur d'Alene mines is now open fo
sleighs to Murray, bridges in gooe
condition, and ten to twelve passenger
per day traversing the road. A quart
mill is daily expected at Thompson
for use a, Murray.
An effort should be made at onc'
.or the increase Of mail service be
tween the Springs and Neihart t
seven times week Ii II also YER
Necessary that the six tines weel
mail between Maiden and Ubet b
extended to the county -seat.-Hus
banduan.
The grand jury Of Lewis x Clark
county, in their report to tine presldin
Judge, ID. 5. Wade. alter dilisen
search are unable to designate tn
party OF parties implicated IN the hang
ing Of Con Murphy. They deplor
the act and cite the court records
proof of conviction of criminals b
lawful means. claims To- the contrar
Notwithstanding. The sheriff Is e'
honoratci from all blame lor the escal'
OF SIX prisoners. and the jury recon
mend that the county cou"inissioncl
furnish an assistant jailor at the count
expense. They find the books kept
lax manner and showing total del
, cit of $4,000, and recommend th
Two expert accountants tie emplOyt
70 examine a.. records.