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National Republican., 1885-03-03
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Action OF the House OF Representa-
tivcs Upon Senate Amendments.

Action OF the House of Representa-
tivcs Upon Senate Amendments.
Mr.. Randall, from the committee on
appropriations, reported back to tho house
yesterday afternoon tho naval appropri-
alto IL bill with senate amendments, rec
ommondiug concurrence in somo and
non-concurrence in others of those
amendments. Tho amendments were
considered in the honso as In committee
of the whole.
Tho following is the action upon tho
moro important of the amendments:
Appropriating $2l, 900 for the purchase
OF steel guns Of small caliber, Non-con-
Cured in.
Striking out the clause prescribing the
test to lie mado of tho ten-inch guns now
| in course of construction. Non-concurred
in.
Increasing by S25, 900 tho appropriation
for the bureau Of equipment. Non-con-
CURED in.
Increasing by $4,000 the appropriation
for tue bureau of yards aud docks. Nom
concurred in.
Limiting to 20, instead of 80, per cent.
of the estimated cost of new vessel, tho
sum to be applied to the repairs Of any
wooden ship. This amendment gave rise
10 DIlel ueDato III WHICH buc IoldbiNo
merits of iron, steel, and wood were
touched upon and tho propriety of in
creasing or decreasing tho Limitation con.
sidered. Ii was held by those who OPP
posed the senate amendment that until
our navy was supplied with iron or steel
ships, the wooden vessels should BIO kept
on the sea.
Mr.. O'Neill, of Pennsylvania, in reply
to n suggestion depreciating the wooden
vessels, called attention to the fact that
the United States and Constitution which
were built in tho navy yards before 1872
had never been surpassed in speed by sail
ing vessels.
The amendment was non -ooncurred
in-yeas 10, nays 116
Striking out the clause appropriating
100000 for the completion of the New
York. Non-concurred in-yeas 15l,
nays 100.
The amendments providing for now
cruisers. appropriating for the continue
ton Of the work on the double-turreted
monitors, and for the purchase Of the
Destroyer were non-concurred in.
This disposed Of all the amendment.
Those which wore -concurred in were
referred to the committee on conference.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
To Our visitors.

The preparations for the inaugural
ceremonies have been conducted with
energy. skill. and just comprehension Of
the necessities of the occasion. Tho vari-
ous local committees have gono about the
business assigned TO them with qualities
of decision and executive dispatch worthy
of all praise. There is abundant reason
10 think that everything will he In roadi-
ness for the event and that tho distinc-
tive features Of the day will bo Of a char.
actc- and upon q scale worthy alike ofthe
national capital and Of the installation Of
a new ruler Of the great republic.
Vast throngs Of the people from othcr
parts will be here to celebrate tho event
of the day and to view the great display.
Many of them will be strangers to this
city. Tho country Is so vast and so
popuous that in tho nature of things
great proportion of its citizens can only
view the magnihconce of its capital at
infroquent intervals. The inauguration
Of president always serves as an occa-
sion for great numbers Of American citi-
zens to make thoir first pilgrimage to
Washington. The unusual spectacle of
the induction into Office Of democratic
president promises to now bring to us
host of visitors beyond precedent.
Tho hospitality Washington needs no
eulogium. 1t is the habit of the place,
has often been tested and never found
lacking in capacity. We believe our WIS.,
itors will fiud it equal to their require
ments now. We assure them that they
nro more than welcome, and believe that
they will leave us abundantly satisfied
with their experience, aud proudly cer-
tain that the capital of their country is Of
the fairest among the cities Of the earth.
II follows, as q matter of course, that in
tho rush and crush Of the next few days
many OF those viewing the attractions of
Washington will miss some OF its inter-
esting features. The wonders Of the
capitol, the patent office, Smithsonian
institute, national museum, war depart
ment museum, Corcoran gallery, Wash
ington monument, botanic gardens, the
white house, the department buildings,
our streets, squares. and monuments, and
tho scenic beauties of Mount Vernon,
Arlington, and the Soldiers Home are
not to be exhausted in a short space OF
time. But withal, be their stay long OF
short, we feel sure it will be crowded
with experiences that will be novel and
entertaining, and If in any sort aught
that is unpleasant befalls thcm we fee
equally sure that 1t will not be because
tho local committees have spared any
| effort within their mower to prevent il,
National Republican., 1885-03-03
BIG TELEGRAPH BUSINESS.
More Messages Hecsived Here Ycster-
day Than Ever before In Any one

More Messages Hecsived Here Ycster-
day Than Ever Berors In Any One
Day.
A double force Of clerks were busily
handling messages behind the wire
screens of the Western Union Telegraph
office last night.
"To.day is tho greatest rush OF re-
coived messages this office has over had"
remarked one Of their number. 1T goes
far ahead Of tho heavy business done on
the occasion of Garheld's assassination,
although on that memorable afternoon
and night wo sent more messages than
to-day. Tonight the whole number Of
messages received to be delivered In this
city is fast nearing 5000. Eighteen huns
dred was the largest number previously
received In one day.
But 1t is not only handling this large
number of messages, but fuding the
people without any address that gives
tho trouble To-day we've had 200 mes
sages come here TO strangers in the city
with the simple address OF Washington"
This Is usually tho result of carolessness
! or egotism. When the major or colonel
who Is known by every bootblack of the
littlo town he honors with his residence,
comes TO the capital. his friends forget
that his famo is not rs great here, and
only think IL necessary to land tele-
gram In the city for IL to reach him."
| How do you manage 20 find themT'
| well, wo send the messages around TO
all tho uptown hotels, and IL wo don't
find them there we try the down town
hotels See that pileY' said he, pointing
to stack Of about fifty messages, they
arc the stray sheep, aud instead of the
sweethoarts and anxious wives receiving
an answer to their inquiry Of safe arrival
they receive can't deliver message"
What Is tho ratio Of to-day's business
compared with tho usual amount?"
| 1--WE have sent twice rs many and re-
celved five times tho usual number. To-
days total number Of sent messages will
be 1900.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
A Bellies Disaster.

An amusing incident at a New York
ball grew out of tho now and sensible
fashion of wearing carriage boots on the
cold ride to the hall. These articles are
made of fur, big enough to slip over
CATERS and stockings to the knees. Tho
dobutante had Oh pair, but forgot it in
the sweet confusion Of maidenly bashful-
ness, and walked out ON the polished
floor without having taken them oil.
The initial revelation of tho waltz dis
closed to the astonished spectators, not
the satin-clad foot which belonged to go
pretty makeup, but two furry, blunt,
big oxtremities, like tho paws Of bear.
She made an entire round of the room
before anybody volunteered to stop her.
II is thought that tho danger Of brain
fever has been averted, but she is in u
state of considerable nervous prostration,
-TrOu Times
National Republican., 1885-03-03
The "Ccntury" War scries--A sugges-
llnM.

To literary aud historical clubs these
papers offer q convenient adjunct aud
nucleus for systematic study Of tho gem
oral subject Various veteran associa-
tions are wisely engaged In making
record Of the personal experiences of
their members, and to these generation
hence the historian will resort for the
substance of his final judgments. Mean
while the civilian and the student have
little or no benefit from these rich ma.
terials. In every town or city to which
tho Century goes most interesting study
Of the war could be carried on by the aid
of the "reminiscences of officers and SOL
diers, and of tho diaries aud letters
penned in camp and bivouac, to say moth
ing of the books and documents accessible
in every library. Doubtless investiga-
tions conducted in historical spirit
would be tho occasion Of shedding i'm
portant light on the character of the con-
tlict, or las recently in the case OF q lit
erary club of Cincin NATL the occasion of
clearing up misapprehensions concerning
its origin.-Ihe Century for March.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
Meeting OF tho National Democratic
Committee.

The national democratic committee met
yesterday in the Arlington Hotel annex.
Hon. William ii. Barnum presided. and
there was full attendance. The meeting
lasted only ten minutes. and was devoted
mainly to the exchange of congratulations
upon the success attending tho work of
the committee and discussion Of tho part
they should take In the inaugural oere-
monies. 1t was finally agreed that the
members Of the committee should witness
the proceedings at tho capitol and then
take carriages and ride to the grand stand
in front of the executive mansion and
review tho procession.
Secretary Prince bumorously reminded
the gentlemen present that IL had been
twenty-five years since the committee
had met for the pleasant object which
called them together on this occasion.
The meeting was adjourned subject to
call of the chairman.
The executive committee held n pre-
liminary meeting, and approved the bills
for expenditures during tho campaign.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
wAsn1NaroN socIrrY.
A Few Brief Notes in Regard 10 social
Happenings.

Tho members of the double quartetto
meeting usually at DE-. Mitcholps were
hosp tably entertained last evening at
the residence Of Dr. Van Hartlebeu. 1918
Fourteenth street. Solos, trios and con-
corted music were accoptably rendered by
Mcsdames NJ. Bouliguy, Bulln, Sperry,
and Allen, Miss Sallio Wcsthorpe, and
Mos5rs. f. T. Lodge, q. w. Evans, and
others.
Miss N. c. wiclsham, brilliant oIocu.
ZIONIST aud accomplished analytical
reader, of Now York, is the guest of her
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Leech 1902
G street.
Tho marriage Of Mr.. Emilio II. Schu-
maun and Miss Maggie Schneider was
solomnized at Coucordia German Evan
gclical Church, on tho corner of Twenti-
eth and q streets. last evening, Rev. l..
II. Schneider officiating. The church
was filed with tho friends OF tho con-
tracting parties. and tho church choir
participated In the ceremony. The bri-
dal couple on entering the church we're
preceded by Messrs. Edward w. Koch,
August q. Hermann, Theodore Thomas,
aud Charles Baumann rs ushcrs, and ac-
Companied by Miss Minnie Schulz, tho
only bridesmaid present, aud Mr.. James
f. Sprightley. A reception followed at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Brown, tho BRIDES relatives, at No. 1920
Ninth street northwest.
Mr. aud Mrs. j. q. Patterson, Of Miohi-
gan. are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Z.
a. Auer, at No. 92G French street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bogert, of Englewood,
Nd, aro visiting Mrs. Niles, on Massachu-
sotts avenue.
Mrs. N. X. Miles is guest Of hor sister.
Mrs. Paymaster Smith, No. 1921 q street.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Mead, of Albany,
N. Y; Mrs. Richard Westcoatt, OF Tren-
ton, N. j.; Mrs. Robert Rosonbaum, of
Georgetown, Del, and DIR. q. +. Russell,
OF Washington county, Md, are visiting
their friends Mrs Wilson aud Mrs Shaw,
Of No. 10 u street southeast.
Miss Mamie HELEN, of New York, Is in
the city, and stopping with her uncle,
Mr.. James Fitzpatrick, of East Washing
! ton.
Mr.aud Mrs. William Essen and daugh.
ter Della, of Cape May, and Miss Ida
| Wilson, daughter of Capt. Wilson, of
Trenton, N. j., arc visiting Mrs. John W.
Gray and daughter at 705 Eleventh
street northwest.
! Hon. Rastus ). Ransom, OF New York
city (forinor law partner Of President
Arthur, arrived in this city last Saturday
| with his charming wife, and they are the
| guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. james l.. Norris.
They will remain until after the inaugu-
ration.
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National Republican., 1885-03-03

Four years ago to-day Mr.. Garfield was
the hero Of the hour; to-day small tablet
in the Baltimore and Potomac depot
marks tho spot where he received his
mortal wound at the hand of the assassin.
The most appropriate memorial raised to
him is the Memorial Hospital, which
bears his name, the managers of which
have placed near the tablet box of neat
design for contributions with tho legend,
81 was sick and ye visited me-"
National Republican., 1885-03-03

The senate committee on commerce has
amended the so.callod 'compromise"
river and harbor bill by substituting the
words ten million" dollars for five
million" dollars, wherever the latter oc-
ours, but leaving tho appropriation in n
lump sum" as the bill came from tho
house, The senate committee has affixed
provision authorizing surveys for
various contemplated works.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

But day and half remain for the
house to do n simple nct of justice to
Gen. Grant by placing him upon the re-
tired list of the army. This house has
been guilty of many failures, but we do
not believe that it is so scared to public
opinion that it will neglect this duty
that it owes the country.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
Treaties Respecting Free Coinage of
Silver.

Mr.. Aldrich offered in the senate yes
terday the following joint resolution,
which was read second time aud laid
upon the table, to be called up at later
hour:
Rcsolred, DC, That the President of the
United States is hereby requested to enter
into negotiations with the states of the Latin
union and such other foreign powers as he
shall deem advisable. with the purpose OF Sc
curing such treaties with them as shall bind
the nations agreeing thereto TO open their
respective mints to the free coinage of silver
with full legal-tender power az such uniform
ratio TO gold rs shall be agreed upon
National Republican., 1885-03-03

The treasury of Indiana under domo-
cratic rule is depleted. This accounts
for the earnest desire of the Hoosiers for
n cabinet position, and for other substan-
tial recognition by Mr.. Cleveland. Like
other democratic states Indiana looks to
the surplus in the United States treasury
TO supply the deficiency in its own.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
An Agreement Upon the Legislative,
Executive, and judicial BIl.

In tho senate last evening Mr. Allison,
from tho conference committee an
nouncod the agreement upon the legis-
tive, executive, and judicial appropria-
ton bill. lie said every item had boon
agreed on except that relating to tho
clerks for senators, as to which the house
refused to agree, Tho report was agreed
70. Mr., Allison did not ask for a new
conference.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

A LARGE number of democratic states
men are in the city advertising their i'm
fluence with the next administration. To
the hungry and thirsty seeker after
spoils we say beware of them, for many
whose lights shine out so refulgently
now will not be able to control ten
dollar postoftlce when the time comes for
remoyals
National Republican., 1885-03-03
President LINCOLN and Gen. mcclellan

hhuo
During this long inaction on the Po-
tomac, whilo the forces Of the west were
capturing Forts Donelson and Henry,
and driving the rebels out of kentucky,
Missouri, and Tennessee, the impatience
of the President was not always sup
pressed. On one occasion he said: IF
Gen. Mcclellan does not want to use the
army for some days / should like to bor-
row 1t and see If it cannot be made to do
something page 2s1.)
''The President was also impatient at
these slow movements of Mcclellan, and
to friend Of the generals who had called
at the white house he said, doubtless with
the expectation that it would DO repeated:
'McCellan's tardiness reminds me of a
man in Illinois, whose attorney was not
sufficiently aggressive. The client knew
few law phrases. and finally, after wait
ing until his patience was exhausted by
the non-action of his counsel. he sprang
| to his feet and exclaimed: why don't
| you 60 at him with III Fa demurrer, a
capias, surrcbuttor, or q ne exeat, or
something, and not stand there like a
| Hltdum pdctHn, or q non estY (Page 297. }
"The patience, fidelity. and,forbearance ce
of the president in his treatment of Nc
Clellan is strikingly illustrated by his
correspondence. History will censure
him for adhering to the general too long,
rather than for any failure to support
him. But Mcclellan was q courteous
gentlemen, whose personal character was
amiable and respectable. Mr.. Lincoln
respected his private virtues, and said OF
him: With all his failings as soldier,
Mcclellan is a pleasant and scholarly
gentleman. He is an admirable engi-
neer, but he added, he seems to have
q special talent for a stationary engine! y
| page 300l.-From A,nolds nelO Life lot
4Jrakam Lincoln" published by Jansen, Nc
! ClpWg q Co., Chicago.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

Mr.. CLEVELAND will no doubt be
deeply grieved over the unavoidable alb
seuco Of his dear friend, Mr.. John Kelly.
His other friend, Mr.. Hubert o. Thomp-
son, will, however, endoavor to I'll the
arhing vo;I
National Republican., 1885-03-03
President. Fleet Cleveland Declines.

President Arthur has received letter
from Presidont-elect Cleveland in which
the latter says no regrets that tho ar
Tangemonts already made for his trip to
Washington to-day will prevent him from
accepting President Arthur's kind inyi-
tation TO dine at tine executive mansion
on this evening.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

The Union Veteran Corps, 1st company.
gave a complimentary ball at Abner's
last night, which, in spite of the outside
attractions, drew large party. The
dance cards were pretty souvenirs, and
the marty was very enioyablo,
National Republican., 1885-03-03
ANY snot WiII po.

'Nasby's" Toledo Blade tolls Of the
temperature being 200 below zero ono
morning. and says; ANY ono who will
leave the door open to-day should be shot
on thespot--which spot, does not matter"
National Republican., 1885-03-03
NIetropoIItnn NJ. 70. Sunday School.

At tho annual meeting of the Sunday
school board of the Metropolitan NJ. L.
Church held last night the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
Superintendent, Harry o. Hall; male as.
sistant superintendent, +. G. Hensey
female assistant superintendent, Mrs. Il.
ID. Huntley; secretary, j. NJ. Holmes;
treasurer, G. W. Gray; librarians, q. ID.
Fox and w. +. Wright.
National Republican., 1885-03-03
Disagree inents Relative to Postoficc
ApprOpriations.

Tho conference upon tho postofiioe ap-
preparation bill yesterday afternoon re-
suited in disagreement upon tho So
called subsidy clause of the senate; upon
tho provisiouiof the house for 10-cent
stamp to Insure immediate delivery of
letters. and upon that Of the senate au-
thorizing the leasing of premises for
third class postoflices.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

Miss Helen Potter, who was to read tonight
at the Congregational Church, will not ap-
pear on account of sickness. No entertain
ment will take place.
National Republican., 1885-03-03


If the house had adopted Mr.. Mills
petulant and childish resolution to stay
away from tho inaugural ceremonies at
the capitol it would certainly have stood
in very ridiculous attitude before tho
country. There is one thing that strangers
soon learn in Washington and that is that
senators are very great mon, much greater
men than representatives, but this lesson
is one that members Of the house obsti-
nately refuse to learn. Everybody else
knows that it is entirely fit and proper
that tho senators should sit in front and
who voted that thoy would not play if
they could not display their graces in the
front row will only be laughed at rs thoy
richly deserve. The idea of little rep
resentative biting his thumb at great
and magnificent senator and insisting
that he is entitled to equal consideration
must seem audaciously funny to the SEM
ators as IL does to all observant people
who arrive at full comprehension of
the disprOportion in the relative eminenco
of the two bodies. Besides tbero Is no
such thing as an organized house of rep
resentatiyes on the 4th of March.
Wrru some concessions on the part OF
each branch of congress special session
can be avoided, but the bulk Of the con-
cossioms should come from the house.
Tho amendments to the naval bill in
particular are of n character that would
justify the senate before the people in re.
fusing to rcccdo from them. II an extra
session should bo forced upon tho issue of
! providing for the national defense, the
democratic party would certainly be the
sufferers. Their singularly unpatrotic
course in regard to the navy and fortif-
cations would be forced upon the attcn-
tiou of the people with n clearness that
would be morally sure to result in their
! condemnation.
National Republican., 1885-03-03

THE New York Sun in dyspeptic
mood calls upon the new secretary Of the
treasury to enter upon his duties 'as If
he were tho now manager of business
house whose clerks had been deiaulters
and swiudlors," and advances the opinion
that the great body of employees in the
treasury should be "bundled out of office
neck and heels" This advice is sure to
receive the enthusiastic approval of a
great number of gentlemen now tenn
porarily in our midst, and many arc the
democrats who reading it will feel tho
cookies Of their hearts rewarm towards
the Sun. Brother Dana evidently thinks
tho treasury an Augean stable, and the vast
army OF democratic patriots who are burn
ing to cleanse that sort Of barn will not
fail to coincide in his views regarding the
crying necessity for wholesale reform.
1t is q pity the civil service law
rather stands in the way Of n realization
of tho SUMS plea in behalf of the
hungry" and Thirsty" But why is it
that Brother Dana singles out tho poor
treasury clerks for doCapitation? Are
they any worse than the employees of tho
other departments? Hcreabouts there is
au impression that there are a great
many honest, faithful, aud deserving
people serving tho government with in
dustry and fidelity in the treasury de-
partment There are not few men who
periled life and suffered wounds in de-
feuso OF their country, and little army
Of soldiers widows and orphans there
that the republican party has always
been glad to furnish such slight recon.
pcnso for their privations and irreparable
losses as lay in q treasury clerkship. Does
the SmI consider these people "dolaulters
and swindlors" who should bo bundled
out Of Office neck and heels?"
National Republican., 1885-03-03

The democrats during twenty-four
years as minority party failed to brca;
up their organization, but they are now
IN fair way 10 succeed in that laudablo
cudeayor In one day they will become
the ruling party in the nation, and no
end OF troubles bOset them, Tho south
expects to Be vindicatsd. Southern lead
ors hope TO- return 10 their old places rs
guiding spirits of the party, Tho tariff
presents drreconcilable points OF differ
encc Civil service stands in the way of
tue hungry and the thirsty. And right
On tlie threshold of their assum-
ing the government tho silver ques-
tion epnfronts them. Tho candidate
of their selection, but not of their
choice in tho late election, has inti-
mated 70 them his views upon the coin.
age Of silver, but instead of accepting
tnem they proceed 10 widen the breach
in their party by rebuking him for on
Pertaining such opinions The old say
National Republican., 1885-03-03
TUESDAY. MARcH 3. 1885.

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