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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

There Is sensitiveness among church
goers lest new Developments in science
will show hostility to their cherished
theological opinions. To us this fear
seems absurd. II religion be true tmust
necessarily agree with science. Natural
forces hidden from our observation and
lying beyond tho search OF analysis direct
the growth of all animal and vegetable
formations. These forces select and ap-
propriate from elements lying within
their influence tho constituents Of trees,
shrubs, and flowers, and preside over tho
growth and decay Of the many living
things which come and go before our eyes
The unseen germ Of the seed summons
from the light and imprisons in their
delicate fiber the exquisite colors Of the
violet and the rose, and distills to our
appreciation their delightful fragrance
No one can observe these operations OF
nature without yielding to the conviction
that there is an infinite intelligence di-
recting its phenomena. Teachers Of re'
ligion assume that mans nature possesses
moral forces which may be quickened and
strengthened by instruction, and that
these forces when disciplined will select
and appropriate from favorable conditions
moral excellence, and the soul thereby DO
purified, which is religion.
Religion is as much natural product
az are the color and the fragrance Of
the rose. They spring alike from the
bosOm of the same Infinite energy. They
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

The civil war raging in tho United
States of Colombia, Of which the burning
of the city Of Aspinwall Is IN incident
land one which has lod to sending our
ships of war and marines to tho isthmus
of Panama), has not been in progress very
long, but 1t appears to be so general that
1t seriously threatens to lead to the over
throw of President Hunez.
The revolt was insugurated by few
army officers, who were, 1t is said, dis.
satisfied with the pro-Fronch policy Of
Nunoz. Their first stop was to induce
colonel com manding post on the Mag.
dalona river to join In tho movement.
With the mon he put at thein disposal
they captured all the river steamers, and,
proceeding to Baranquilla, the chief
seaport of the republic, were joined by
tho garrison and secured possession Of
the arms and other munitions of war
stored thore.
Ruiz and Prestan, who may aptly be
called professional revolutiouists, prompt
ly declared against Nunez, and started
revolution on the isthmus In CO. operation
with the movement so successful on tho
Caribbean coast. Prestan and his adhe-
rents moved so quickly that Panama and
Colon (AspinwalD were captured without
trouble. Ruiz seized the Panama Canal
Company's steamer Gsmecock and pro-
ceeded to lay siege to Cartagena. Inside
of month after the revolution was con-
ceived in Bogota it had spread until the
revolters had possession of the seaports Of
tho Caribbean coast aud Of everything on
tho isthmus of Panama worth having.
Plenty of desultory fighting aud plum
| dering has occurred since the movement
was inaugursted, but tho regular govern
ment has recovered possession of Panama,
and the rovolutionists, having burned
Aspinwall, are now reported to be massed
along the line of the railroad between
that point and Panama, efIectually stop
ping travel for the time being.
With the intestine troubles of the
United States Of Colombia this country
has little concern other than neigh
borly feeling of regret that her citizens
are not contented and happy in the pos
session of a stable and well-ordered sys-
tenn of government. Whether Nunez or
Aizpura is president is Of no moment to
us. But the United States are bound Ia
protect the rights of our citizens and
have duty imposed by treaty to keep
safe transit open across tho isthmus
along the line of the railway. That oul
marines and sailors soon to arrive at As.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

THE REPUBLICAN, is not unmindful of
the fact that II was the Democratic party
which triumphcd on the ith of Novem-
Der last, and that the successful Demo.
cratic candidate for tho Presidency was
inaugurated ON the 4th ultimo. THE
REPUBLICAN, does not expect that its
voice will be potential In shaping the
policies or methods OF the Democratic ad-
ministration, nor does it intend to OBJ
trudo It's advioO on trivial occasions.
"This is not our funeral" is q consolatory
reflection which will stand US in good
stead whom, under tho plea of political
necessity, the public veal Is sacrificed to
meot tho demand of hungry pnrtisans.
But, inasmuch as tho President, by his
letter Of acceptance and by his inaugural
address, is pledged to fidelity to the prin-
ciplcs Of civil service reform, we are
bound to assume that his confidence has
been abused when those principles are
grossly violated in any Of the executive
departments.
And we are sure the President will be
grateful TO us for the kindly interest in
his behalf, as woll as in the general well
fare, which impsls us to call his attention
to a violation Of the reform policy to
which he is pledged.
THE REPUBLICAN feels sure that, " tho
President had boon mado fully aware Of
all the material facts in the case, thore
would have been no attempt to remove
Mr.. Chesley from tho position of solicitor
of the internal revenue bureau. This
opinion is based on accurate knowledge
of those material facts, and we say TO the
President that, If his administration had
been seized with asudden, uncomfortable
hatred of civil service reform and had
decided to make an unmiatakeable mani
fostation of such hatred by an official act
which could have but ono Interpretation,
the act best adapted to that purpose
would have been the removal Of Chosley.
Mr.. President, this mistake has not
yet been so fully consummsted that it
csunot bo corrected. Investigation will
convince you that it ought to bc cor
rooted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

TIE Washington organ Of the admins
trc.ion seems 70 misapprehend the posi-
zion of Republican papers in regard to
the appointment of confederate brigadiers
to diplom attic positions. We do not under
stand that there is any special complaint
of the President for appointing ex-con.
federates residing in the south to diplo.
matte and consular offices, but when
Democrats in northern states are desired
for such places 1t really is not necessary
to take those who served in the confed-
crate army. And we may add that the
war Democrats of the north are not dis
posed to smile approval on tho admins
tration when ii passes over them in order to
bestow honors and emolumeuts on ex-con-
federates who are domiciled in that sec
tion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.

PROF CHARLES +. AVERY, OF Quincy, Mass,
Is al the Riggs House.
sENAToR BowES, OF Colorado, and wife left
for Denver Saturday night
HIS EScELLEScY DoS ARTURO DE MARCO
ANTu left yesterday for Boston.
LiRUT Col. ALEXANDER CHAMBERS, 2lst in
fantry, Is granted six months extension Of sick
leave.
HoN. DANIEL MASNING and wife arrived at
their home in Albany Saturday morning Mr.
Manning spent the day at his residence, Sec
ing no one.
PAYMAsrEn BELLOWS Of the navy, who was
tried by court. martial for neglect OF duty, has
been sentenced 10 one years suspension and Il
public reprimaud.
THE illness of Mrs. Beale, wife Of GEM
Beale, Of Lafayette Square, which assumed n
serious aspect Saturday took change for tho
hetter yesterday and hopes arc now enter.
tanned for her speedy recovery,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

federal patronage como 10 DO handled
on the principle Of you treat aad I'll
treat" IL we may be permitted to employ
tho parlanco of the saloons? Are these
the controlling considerations in dispos-
ing of tho patronage Of this great govern
ment?
If 50, civil service reform Is a sham.
Hereafter, he who wants Office need not
demonstrate his worth, his fitness, or his
capacity, but must show proof Of indebt-
edncss for services rendered in securing
the nomination or election Of the Prosi-
dent.
Gentlemen of the interior, when you
come to Washington for office bring the
documents to show what you contributed
to tho election of President Cleveland and
his reform administration On this basis
only can you hope for success.
As for Postmaster Pearson, there is no
politician worthy of the name in New
York who does not know full we'll that
ho was disloyal to the Republican party
that he dickered with Grace, Thompson
& Co. in kho interest Of tho Democratic
ticket. His reward Is continuance in
oflico-and our reform President indorseo
the deal in theory and practice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

The Sunday Herald makes certain state
nents rs by authority of the Presi.
lent. IL represents the President as
tating, /. That Messrs, Curtis, Bennett,
schurz, and Jones refused TO take office
when offered by the President. 9. That
"some OF the Republican leaders partiCu-
larly wished TO sec Pearson dishonorAbly
discharged because he had refused, in the
heat Of the campaign, to permit the Now
York postoflice to be made political
machine" And further, that Curtis,
Bennett, Schurz, and Jones were unani-
mously in favor of Pearson's continuance
IN Office"
If tho Sunday Herald quotes the Presi-
dent fairly---as we assume to be the case
tine President was influenced in favor of
Pearson by the opinion Of these gentle.
men. lie felt under obligations TO them,
as no states in the article from which we
lIayo quoted, aud he wished to compen.
safe them with patronage. Tho indebted
ness grew out Of political campaign inau.
cnco, and the President proposed to pay
them with political favors. And
when they declined to accept office
themselves (which in the cases of Curtis
aud schurz must have been solely on
account OF limited sRlaries) the obliga'
tions were so great and so pressing that
the President permitted thom to prac
tically dictate who should have and hold
the important position of postmaster o.
tho city of New York. In fact he sought
the advice of this newspaper ring ant
acted as they desired.
Is this fair sampling Of President
Clevelapd's bosstod civil service reform
Is he AiyiDg favor for fayar2 Has the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
Get Down 20 tho Facts.

The Sunday Herald makes some re-
markable statements from the President.
Among other things he is quoted as say.
ing that Postmaster Pearson "refused in
the heat Of the canvass to permit the
postofice to be made a political machine" :"
In order that we may get at something
tangible we desire the organ Of the Presi-
dent, from which we have quoted, to an-
swer these two questions:
What WAS demanded of Pearson 2
What did he rofuse to doY
This brief bill OF particulars, II promptly
furnished, will be of great service in an
intelligent discussion of tho political
situation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

mouy between scientific and religious
truth. In doing so he stepped boldly upon
the platform of tho great moral daily and
did himself honor
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has estab.
lished chair of abstruso theology and
higher ethics, and is prepared. for the bene-
ft of tho clorgy, to solve problems which
perplex them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

Hon. w. +. SwITzLER, oftbe Statesman,
printed at Columbus. Mo-, is among the
ablest and most distinguished Democratic
editors in thr ate and a man of tireless
energy aud ..,.r We understand his
friends mention him in connection with
the bureaus of education, statistics, and
of engraving and printing, aud that the
members of Congress from his state will
ask disappointment to one of these or some
other important position-precisely which
we are not informed. Barring his Dem
ocratic politics, Mr.. Switzler will make
IN excellent officer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
DosToFPIoE NOTICE

Letters for Europe need not be specially d..
reeted for dispatch by any particular steamer In
as ali Trans Atlantic malls are forwarded by the
fastest vessels available.
viii close (PRonrTLY In all oasesJ At this once
TJEsbXy-At 7iao q. m. for Europe. per
D. IN. for Honduras and Livingston, per steam
.ship Manderer, via New Orleans.
steamship city of Rome, via queenstown (iet-
tiers tor Germany, &c, must be directed per
city OF Rome ~ Oa M for Germany, &C.,
per steamship Elbe, via southampton and
bremen Qetters for Great Britain and other
., And CgTsS2e, p:T stsSmshlp ~ aoas. 49,.
UetteIs for France, Germhny &C., must be Al.
FrSsco. F GermSny. SC PSr Steamship @ II Ham, M
monla, via Plymouth, Cherbonrg, and liam
pean Countries must ,6e directed 'pcr liam
sS1@ %9ai4 a. n for m eS%uSS o9 SS,ss as5 steam
and Santiago, cuba, per steamship sSntasoi
at 1880 y. IN; for Cuba and Porto nlco, via
llaysna, and for Cqmpeohe, Chlnpsf, rabasco;;
uetteTs for other Mexican states must be di'
.Tected per CaPnnletl ,-.,.. s,...-
nilia, &c. Greytown and Llmon, per steam.
ship Alsne; az I;9O F. n. for rrnTllio and
sArumPAtYi1di,b Yidi,b oSsn M toE 5amaGS e. per
ifaI XmSriGa and the south Pacific ports, per
ssamsnp n Crescent Sg Ga Aspl4ws Sr gs
cent Clty'Di at lii0O a. M for Europe, per
steamship Gm6rla, Via Queenstown a IL IN.
for belgium direct, per steamship Maesland,
y saP%;S Sa pSer;S ss4$%I!p $I!S IN M5SSsi 4,
steamship saratogs Via Havana " -
sUNDAY.-At 750 p M. for Vera Cruz direct,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

ABsENrEEIsM was one of the charges
which the Democratic press and politi-
clans incessantly hurled against several
successive Republican administrations.
Will the present "reform" administra-
tion correct the alleged abuseP Or will
it follow the condemned exampleP Tho
country is just quietly waiting to see.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

a DESIRABLE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE,
"A convenient TO street cars IL rooms. 2 acres
In frult orchard. and lawn; excellent spring
water. AIpy between 4 and o'clock p m, or
address A. II. FLoECKHER d CO., 81 II st.
N. Il. S-23
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

GEN. LORD WoLsELEY made his fame
at little cost. A mere skirmish at Tol-el-
Keber, in which his gallant soldiers
routed ragged, half-armed, undisciplined
rAbble, gave him honors and emoluments
such as would have been the fitting re-
ward of great achievements. Placed in
real difficulties he has displayed only
mediocre abilities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra will give
their third concert at Congregational Church
on Monday next. The programme embraces the
overture TO Jean de Paris" Beethoven's Sym
bye, with either Obligato by Mr. Goldsborough
overture TO "William Tell, /" repeated by request
Spanish dances, by Moskowski, and Amorltten
IanZe waltzeg by Gungl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

INAsMucH as the British army in the
soudan cannot summer there without
fearful losses from disease, il is beloved
that the Khartoum expedition will be
abandoned. 1t has been series Of brill
liant blunders from the beginning, and
the sooner it is ended the better.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

Ir Rear Admiral Jouett has really been
half MS communicative as tho pross inter-
viewers have made him appear, he has
talked quite too much for an officer In
bis position. Commanders Of expeditions
are expected to carry out orders, not to
discuSs policies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

The marine corps has at last found an
opportunity to demonstrate its utility, and
it has met the occasion with cheerful alac-
rity. The men who have been sent to
Panama are good soldiers. Whatever
duties may be required Of them will be
faithfully performed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

MR.. SECRETARY MANNING has Off
cially confessed in his first public debt
statement that most of tho thunder"
used by his party in the presidential cam
paign of 1881 was no more genuine than
the sheet.iron aud cannon-ball thunder
Of the theaters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
4 Coiorod Mans Skull Fractured.

John Johus colorod, whllO drunk last night,
threatened to beat ooored boy named John
Taylor. IL years old, while both were in an
alley near Sixth aud l. streets southwest Tay.
lor picked up brick and struck Johns u
savage blow on the forehead a little above
the right eye, iracturing:the skull. DR., Win.
ter dressed the wound, and pronounced 1t So
rious. Johns was sent to Providence Hospi.
tai, and Taylor was arrested by officer VII.
tiOn house
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

THE senate having adjourned II is
hoped that Vice President Hendricks will
now ind time to locate and describe that
$425, 900 900 surplus on which ho was ac-
customcd to discourse so imprcssively in
the campaien Of 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

THE ill.advisod and ill-timed visit Of
tho Prince Of Wales to Dublin is billed
for next Wednesday. II greater events
were not occurring in all quarters OF tho
Elobo this affair would rivet public attcn-
tion on Ireland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

Ir Is not absolutely certain, but alto.
gether probable, that Barrios is dead. II
so. tho truce now arranged between the
Central American belligcrcnts will not
bc interrupted by resumption of hos.
1ilities
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

THERE Is something so cheerful and
wholesome in the approving smilc Of Sen.
ator Vest that tho President must feel its
withdrawal to bo au affective dispense.
Ala.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

MTooDRUFFs FILE-HoLDERS, FOR FII-
wv ing business and official papers cumpaclly
aud conveniently for reference, They have been
universally adopted by the guvernmenll ana are
fast becoming the standard document Tile OF the
country They are made OF various sizes. aud
can be placed ON ordinary shelving. They are
also put UP In cabinets containing any desired
number -
ofice ana manufactory Nos d37 ana $50
Mass AY. N. W., near to seventh and through
10 IL ST.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
SOME ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND SER
VICES or WILLIAM BLouNT. By Gen.

iu''h7'NAf b'A ''Nt ~ ~
William Blount was an officer in the
revolutionary army, and on account Of
his especial fitness for the position wns
appointed by Washington as governor
over the territory now known as the state
Of Tennessee. The first legislature Of
Tennessee elected him senator in Con-
grcss Of tho United States In 1893 to 1907.
Whilo holding this position conspiracy
was formed against him, and he was inn
peached and unjustly expelled from his
seat in the Senate. Concerning this un-
called.for impeachment and most unpar-
donable expulsion Gen. Wright has mainly
devoted his pen. being indeiatigable In
his efforts 10 obtain and Hcrutinize every
fact Of history which could throw light
favorably or unfavorably on this vile con.
spiracy. Gov. Blount was charged with
the authorship Of q letter which
technically, but not in reality,
was an admission of conspiracy for
self-aggrandisemen in seeking to divest
the government of the right Of ownership
of certain lands which it possessed, and
Of making his seat In the Senate the
means to aid him 10 this reasonable at.
tempt. IL there was any conspiracy It
was on the part Of tho emissaries of Eng
land. The trial and impeachment of
William Blount brings most forclbly to
mind the trial Of Aaron Burr for treason
in the alleged design to sever the
southwestern states from the uni on, which
resulted in his acquittal, aud which no
well informed man to-day, except Of
Hamiltonian prsiudices, believes, and
which this generation now knows. To
the people of Tennessee who are dcsirous
of placing the true history of one of her
most distinguished sons before the world,
and to all others interested In the truth of
history, Con. Wright has conferred no
thankloss favor In his vindication OF Gov.
Blount
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

The white house grounds arc In excellent
condition for the egg rolling today,, and there
will probably be a great crowd Of children III
dulging in the sport at that place II the day be
pIanr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
.LOST AND FOUND,
BUSINESS CARDS.

IN A34 9th at n W. Reception Cnnopies and
Decorations for rent All kinda " Awnings
Tents, and Flags mAda.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

Ir lsa morltorious article, Salvation oil, the
great pain annihilatOr. Price % cents n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06

At Herzog's Museum rip Van Wrinkle" will
be played this week by the Thompson ORA
matte Company. The company Is highly spoken
OF, and the piece viii be nicely mounted.
IT is the peoples remedy, Salvation Oil, 1t
kills all pain. prico % OenlA q bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
PERSONAL.
PERSONAL COMFORT.
TNooT SURGERY. &c.

Il -,
"The i0iss for hsdtth on ddiiy ,DdtkS depsnd,"
And thousands visit DIR WHITES Establish.
ment 14l6 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite VIII.
ards Hotel, for the successful treatment OF
COTns, Bunlons, Club aud Inverted Nails Chill
blalns, Frosted Feet, Vascular Excrescences
and all diseases Of the feet DIR. WHITES
Washington.
IL North Eutaw street)
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
REIL ESTATE, LOANS, Ere.
Brsuor 81 Bennett.
REAL ESTATE, LOANS. AND INSURANCE
No. zoos ST., bet. 10th and 1lth sta


FOR SALE;
Elegant residence on iowa Circle, 10 rooms,
large buffers pantry, bath room, and all mod
orn improvements, s25. 900; terms easy.
Now dwelling on Massachusetts avenue north.
west 12rooms, all modern improvements price,
$4,000.
Now dwelling Massachusetts avenue north
west, 12rooms, all modern improvements; price,
t14,OOO.
Fine dwelling, OIL NJ street, IL rooms, modern
improvements; price, 10000
Fine dwelling on Ninth street northwest, IL
rooms and all modern improvements, in frat
class repairi price, $4,000,
Two new brick dwellings, on L street, all mod.
ern improvements prioo, $4,000 and $1,000
each; terms easy,
New brick dwelling on Massachusetts avenue,
z rooms and bath and modern improvements
price, st,250
Two new brick dwellings on II street north.
west. z rooms and modern improvements, each
$4,000.
Two story brick building, 20 by 60, lot 20 by
50, . rooms, Including store. Eighth and IL SIS.
N. W.; price, ~, 900; terms easy.
Two dwellings, rooms each. on Ridge street;
price, a., 200 cash.
Fine building lots on Fifteenth street at a bar.
gain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


FRAGMENTS FROM AN OLD INN. BY
LILLIAN RozELL MESSENGER.
This brio.a-brao work Of prose and
verse is lnxurious volume gotten up by
the Putnams, New York. In their best
style, on heavy white laid paper. gilt
top, bovcled covers Of handsome velum
cloth. The romance that introduces the
work is . prose poem In itself Tho
dedication is beautiful. The text Of tho
book Is composed OF prose and poems,
sometimes one related to the other
sometimes not. Altogether, the design Is
original aud vJry unique. The author Is
well known, and has had many tributes
Of praise from our writers of the day.
This writer holds, with many gcniuses Of
the age. that beauty aud art are their
own excuse for being and, like truth,
thoir own reward. Hence her poetry Is
lyrical-subiective, evincing the aim aud
motive to bring all her work to a
root aud ground In human passion aud
human hope. This book will grace any
library, and for such, wo doubt not, will
be largely sought.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-04-06
BOARDING..

strJ,HE ETREMoNT."-THTs HOUSE HAS
l. been repapered and repalnted, and Ia
stand most sirable place TO board In the city.
Terms S25, $50, $40, aud $40 per month. Houso
and hall heated by ateAm.