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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
Stnles' Rlgllts.

Randolph Tucker is one of the few men from
states rights ChicdgO Nurs.
Among intelligent northern men that doc.
trine never had, as We suppose, so many adj
herents as 1t has to.day-Neo lioR S,W.
And that doctrine, fairly stated and cor
rectly understood, is destined to grow in
favor with intelligent men of all parties.
It's maintenance is indispensable to the
preservation of the government which the
fathers contemplated and for (which they
provided in the constitution.
The name Of Estates rights" was made
odious by notification and secession, but
the real rights of the states, including the
right to manage their purely local affairs
without federal intermeddling, are just as
precious and should be held Just as sacred
as II Calhoun and Davis had never taught
heresits.
One of the most important of the rights
and duties Of the states is the election OF
President and Vice President. We oppose
Mr.. Sherman's amendment to the bill now
pending in the Senate, to regulate the cleo
toral count, because he proposes to surren-
der the rights and duties of the states. The
adoption Of that amendment would be a
radical departure from the spirit OF the con-
stitution, and we hope 1t will fail so con-
spicuously that no similar proposition will
ever be brought forward.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
Tho Rootlicklng Policy.

"What inscriptions have been effaced,
what tablets removed, and what is all the
trouble at the Norfolk navy yard about?''
inquiries correspondent of the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN writing from Danville, Va.
Inquiries Of n similar tenor have come from
friends in other states, all showing O sud
denly awakened desire for information on
q question Of which the writers would have
been less ignorant had they been more care
full to read number Of news reports and
editorials that have appeared in our col
umns.
But, inasmuch as the "trouble at the Nor
folk navy yard" is not over, nor likely to
be for some time to come, we will state
what 1t is for the benefit Of all whom 1t may
concern. 1t appears that when Commo-
dore Truxton entered on the command of
that yard he found tablet ON the dry dock
setting forth the facts relative to the de-
struction Of that yard by the rebels In 1852,
and the reconstruction Of the dry dock by
the United States government in the sue
ceeding year. He also discovered sundry
inscriptions upon cannon commemorative OF
the fact that they had been captured by
the forces OF the United States. What is
the use to be a commodore II one may not
show that commodore is power in the
land--whatever may be the state Of his po-
tentiality on the seas Coolly remarking
that the war had been over for twenty years,
Commodore TruXton ordered the elface-
ment of the inscriptions and the removal
Of the tablet, and doubtless felt that his
conduct was in line with the policy of the
administration.
Against the removal Of these war me
MORALS a respectful protest was entered
by Mr. w. II. Lyons, gentleman who was
appointed superintendent Of machinery at
that yard by Secretary Gideon WelIes on
the request of President Lincoln. Mr..
Lyons was one Of the most faithful of the
governments trusted servants from the
day Of his entrance upon duty to the hour
Of his removal. Mr.. George ID. Wise has
seen fit to assert, on the floor Of the House,
that Mr.. Lyons was removed for drunken
ness, but this false charge was never heard
Of until thus presented. The place was
wanted for a Democrat who "fitted into
the war of the rebellion on the wrong
side. When Lyons went out this Democrat
came In. Mr.. Wise made other statements
equally at variance with the facts, and he
took pains to make emphatic denial of a
number of statements which he attributed
| to Mr.. BOutelle, which the latter had never
uttered, but was not allowed, under the
bullying tactics employed by the majority,
to say so in rejoinder.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, I'm n leading
editorial on Monday last, voiced the senti-
ments of the Republican masses, north and
south, us relates to the outrages at Norfolk
rs well as in regard to the general policy of
the Democratic party concerning the two
sides represented In the war for and the war
against the Union. Our views are shared
by the Republican press, as shown by yarl-
GUS extracts heretofore reproduced In orr
columns. The Philadelphia Press Of the 9th
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
The Infnmy Concluded.

The findings of the court-martial organ
lied to convict Paymastor General Smith,
U. s, NJ, having been approved by the Pres
ident, were promulgated yesterday.
From the inception to the close the trial
and subsequent proceedings Of the Navy
Department in this case have been simply
infamous, conspiracy to break down q
good officer ard an upright man, in order
to get the purchasing bureau under Demo-
cratic control.
This disreputable business is worse even
than the damnable conspiracy that crushed
the greatest Of American shipbullders.
The only show of conscience on the part
of any Of the officials connected with the
prosecution was the suicide Of the presi-
dent of the court.
AS for the insulted and outraged officer
bis name will be respected when the mem-
DRY Of his prosecutors is covered with the
mold Of dark oblivion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

made to look by reasonable expenditure
OF time and money. Thisis due to the fam
fly, to society, and to self-respect.
Those who inveigh against the changes Of
fashion because they occasion increased ex-
penditues to keep up with the styles" do
otmakc due account Of the vast benefits
conferred by such changes. Fashion is the
best friend of the working people. It keeps
the mills running when they would other
wise be idle, and gives employment to labor
In thousands Of ways. If the succession of
years and the changes Of seasons brought
no variation in styles of dress other than
such ms the weather might necesstate
where would be the work that means food
clothing, and shelter to many thousands?
II the rich were to practice rigid economy
in dress for single year, buying nothing
except the bare essentials of comfortable
existence, business would be stricken with
worse paralysis than that Of 1873, and the
wolf would be at the door of q million
homes. If It were not paradoxical, we
would say that what is called the vicious
extravaganza Of our rich people is their
most conspicuous virtue. If the money
they gather in were boarded, they would be
q dangerous class
But there are certain fashions among
ladies in good society which deserve only
laws Of health bonIsh ali idea Of comfort
and mt modestv 10 the blush. There IL no
true gentleman who minales in poIite So
cietv in This or anv other American CITY
who docs not sec ladies. married and nm
married.. whose lavish eynosnro of necl,
shoulders. and bosom shocks his sense Of
propriety-not to saw decency. There are
thousands Of gentlemen in our large cities
not few in Washington-who enjoy dane
ing with the wives, daughters, and sisters
OF other gentlemen when those ladies are
dressed as they would not for worlds have
their own wives, daughters, or sisters
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
instant has an editorial of similar tenor,

instant has an editorial Of similar tenor,
which concludes thus;
The south Is filled with memorials OF the war
which arc intended to honor the memory Of
those who fought to destroy the Union. lift is
proposed to leave these standing and eGace as
far as possible the record of the achievements
of northern soldiers and of the Union arms, we
hope, at least there will be no disguise about
II, but that It will be understood north rs well
as south. We recognize gradual but general
renewal in the north of thnt old bootlicking,
doughfnced spirit which in slavery days was
always ready to rebuke any reference to the
South which was not made in tones Of defor-
ence and with hat in hand, aud which now we
are quite prepared to hear say, "By all means,
Mr. Speaker, let the part which the north took
in the late struggle for national existence DO
expunged from the record"
The "bootlioking, doughface spirit' is
found especially strong In commercial
cities. 1t is the cowardicc Of greed and
lucre. "You can tear down our monu-
ments, you may efTaco records of the
achievements of our armies, you can insult
us in any way that will give you pleasure,
If you will but buy our goods.n That is
the cowardly sentiment which is growing
day by day.
"Bring your money to our stores and you
may rule by fraud for all that we care"-
that is the sentiment on which the Demo-
cratic party is counting for victories.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
Following the Fashions.

Love Of admiration is not an unamiable
or exceptional trait Of character. One may
without blame strive to excite admiration
by every effort, art, or device that Is con-
sistent with intelligent self-respect. Solong
as cool, discriminating common sense is
dominant there is no danger that the desire
to be admired will get the better of reason
and degenerate into rank growth of vanity
as unloveable as the paint that succeeds
and vainly tries to simulate the bloom of
nature on the cheek Of faded belle.
To follow fashion, so far as fashion fol-
lows common sense, incurs no just condem-
nation. Nature has implanted in the human
mind love for the beautiful. The more
thorough the culture of community the
greater is it's refinement OF taste and the
clearer its perception of every form and
phase Of beauty in nature and in art, Moth
ing is more natural or blameless than the
manifestation of advancing culture, increas-
ing refinement, and improving taste in
changes of fashions and styles relating to
the dress and adOnment of the person.
In so far as fashion COMFORTS with the
laws Of health, the demands Of comfort, aud
the dictates Of modesty It may be followed
with IMMUNITY, subject only to the require
ments Of taste and the limitations of econ
omy. 1t is right TO disguise natural defects
OF person by ingenious arrangements Of
drapery or other harmless appliances, II Is
not wrong TO enhance the effect OF natural
gifts by judicious selections of fabrics, col
ors, and ornaments, and byall the resources
of the most artistic taIlors, dressmakers, and
milliners. 1t is not merely one's right but
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
PERSONALITIES.

Mn, SMITH, assistant secretary Of the treasury,
hnsgone to New York for u few days.
EX-DELEGATE JOSEPH JoRGENsEN, Of Wash
ington territory, arrived In the city yesterday,
and is at the Riggs House,
NAVAL CADETS WIN. J, la LoURETTE and r.
Il. Kennoy of Ohio, and l.. A. Kalbacb, of
Pennsylvania, have resigned.
MRS, W. I, BALDWIN, Mrs. A, F. A. Norton,
and Nine. Lillian Nordica of the Mapleson
Opera Company, are at the Riggs House.
ALBERT NJ, LYBRooK, American consul at
Algiers, whose appointment was confirmed one
week ago. died yesterday morning OF consump-
ton, stGsf .-.l Is
HON. JAS Il. KELLY, who was special agent
at San Francisco, the Treasury Department,
and was the first Republican Official removed
from office under the present administration,
is in thetcity.
AMERIGus WARDEN, supervising inspector OF
steamboats, in tho seventh district arrived
here nom Cincinnati yesterday, and Is stopping
with his relatives at Washington circle. Mr..
Warden is still suffering With sciatiea, but lie
win put in anappearance to-day with his col
leagues of the board of inspectors, which
now In annual session in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

"CoNsTANT READER" asks the NATIoSAL
REruBIICAS 10 publish "a list of the ten
best novels ever written.n Simple rs the
request appears It is not easy OF COM
pliancc. What is the "best?n Is it the
one most generally and eagerly sought by
the reading masses, the one that is read
and admired only by the highly cultivated
few, or the one that finds favor with the
really intelligent and fairly well educated
IN every walk Of life, but Is sealed book 10
the great army Of the uneducated-
millions who find their most agreeable
mental allment IN themyhids of cheap pub
lications which constitute the great staple
Of modern literatGre2 Is he who works
the broadest field or ho whose area Is
limited by the arbitrary conditions Of ex-
allied intellect and refined taste, the greater
author? The question has at least two
sides. To crafty our correspondent we
append list furnished by gentleman Of
fine taste and extensive reading, but II Is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

THERE is a good deal of objection on the
part of temperance people throughout the
country to the sale OF Intoxicating drinks
in the capitol, The impression is gaining
ground that many senators and representa-
tives are accustomed to buy liquors in the
restaurants of their respective houses. This
is mistake as relates TO most of the solons
who are employed to make or mend our
laws. Doubtless some Of them have not
yet learned the proper way for statesmen
10 partake Of liquid felicity, but a majority
of those who use stimulants at all have fine
wines-"Morizet Sect having the prefer
ence-in their committee rooms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
ADJUSTMENTS.

HER MAJEsTY's OPERA.
There will be short season of grand opera at
Albaugh's next week by Mapleson's company,
commencing Monday, Feb. l, and continuing
three nights. Monday night in ERA Diavolo,'
introducing a new prima donna, Mile. Fob
strom, as Zerlina; Carmen" on Tuesday, with
Minnie Hank; and "Traviata' with Mile. Nor
dica on Wednesday night. Hauk and Nordica
GILLIAN Norton. are Americans, which gives an
Interest to the performances in view OF the
formation of the American Opera Company in
New York in which Americans are assigned
the chief parts.
THE "MIKADo"
Gilbert and sullivan's "AIlkado'' is an.
nounccd for next week at the New National
the first presentation of this sparkling operetta
in this city by standard company, the event
is one of interest, There are several metropol-
itan iavorites IN the company, including ]. II.
Ryley Miss Jarbeau, and Zelda seguin who is
too well known to need an extended notice.
MISS wHEELER's BENEFIT.
National Theater audiences were never
treated to greater or more agreeable surprise
than last night by the performance Of Miss
the generosity of Mile. Rhea, who recognized
the talent possessed by Miss Wheeler the
latter was enabled TO make her maiden effort
comedy, "Pygmalion and Galatea,n is con.
sldeTed atrying one on beginners, but Miss
Wheeler enacted the role of the animated
statue in u manner which not only gave prom.
isc OF something great in Miss Wheeler, but at
times awakened real enthusiasm. Her acting
while not as finished as that of NJ ISIS Anderson,
was nevertheless Il grand performance. A
coincidence was that the same play was being
produced at both theaters, and both were so
timed that had person left Albaugh's at the
clOse0f the first act the finale to the same act
could have been seen ut the National Theater.
Another Washington lady who made her de-
but was Mrs. James N. Davis, of this city, who
esSayed the character of Myrine, aud she did
very we'll. There were a great many friends
of Miss Wheeler present. her family occupy
ing a box, and they all expressed pleasure at
handsome floral tributes as did Mrs. Davis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

not satisfactory to us because It does not
include Cervantes's immortal work, Don
Quixote; /. Boccaccio's Stories (Boccaccio);
2. Iyanhoe (scotG; 3. David Copperaeld
(Dickens);4 4. Tom Jones tFielding); D. Ras-
selas (Johnson); @. Rob Of the Bowl (Ken-
nedyl; I. House Of Seven Gables CLAW
thornc) s. The Scarlet Woman Longfel-
low);o, The Monk lewis; 10. Last of the
Barons lBnIwer.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

We publish elsewhere the principal fea-
lures of bill which is receiving favorable
consideration in the British parliament
relative to commerce in butter, which we
earnestly commend to the serious consid-
Grafton of Congress. 1t is high time that
adequate steps be taken by our national
authorities to protect not only the farmers
and dairy producing interests of the coun-
try, but also the consumers who suffer 80
outrageously ut the hands of those who
manufacture and fraudulently vend the
villainous substitutes for dairy products.
There can be no good excuse for longer
delay in remedying these crying abuses,
and the people will hold to full responsi-
bility those Of their representatives who
neglect to perform their duty In the prem
isgE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
The Telephone Scandal,

It is difficult for any careful thinker, ac-
customed to consider the influences which
Iule tho minds of intelligent men, to under
stand how the present great telephone
scandal can pass away without compelling
q reconstruction Of the Cabinet.
Mr. Garland, the Attorney General, and
Mr., Lamar, the Secretary OF the Interior,
are very deeply implicated in this scand Il /;
and IL is incomparably the greatest scandal
by which any members Of any Presidents
Cabinet have been affected.
President Cleveland is deliberate man,
and, in such matter as this especially, 1t
is not to be expected that he will net from
any hasty impulse. But In the end he will
act, and then we suppose that some other
man than Mr., Garland will be Attorney
General, and some other man than Mr..
Lamar irwin he Secretary Of the Interior. The
necessity will be painful to the President,
as 1t viii he painful to every hopeful mem
Der Of the Democratic party; but necessity
Is something that has to DO 'obeyed. -NciV
York SIN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

An amendment to the constitution Of
New York has been proposed in the assem-
bly,; providing that verdict in all civil cases
may be determined ny concurrence Of
three-fourths of the jurors. This PROPOSE
ton ought to be defeated. 1t has happened
many times that one dissenting juror has
been right and his eleven ;assss66tiaIes all
wrong. 1t happens not unfrequently that
one clear-headed man in jury brings all the
restto theadoption of his views. The jury sys-
TEN is not quite perfection, for 1t is human,
but it cannot be tlnkered with safety
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

the national government passes into the
hands of men who have opposed everything
which the nation has accomplished daring
the last quarter Of century, and who hate
and wish to obliterate all the monuments OF
our great national triumph, then the Repub-
licans Of the north win desire and seek, we
trust not in valu formore southern allies like
Senator Malone
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
The "Natlonal Republican" in virginia,

The transfer of the Richmond Wing to
Democratic hands leaves the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN the sole representative in daily
journalism of anti-bourbon ideas in Nir-
ginia. 1t will endeavor to fill the breach,
and to that end will devote increased at
tention to the affairs of the Old Dominion.
Its vigilant and efficient correspondent at
the state capital will watch the legislative
and executive acts of the now dominant
party with the same fairness-but vigilance
that is devoted at the national capital by
the home staff of this paper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

TIE subject for Rev. DR.. Talmage's SER
mon at the Brooklyn Tabernacle tomorrow
will be "IIusband and Wife in Harmony,
or Out of Tune" It is one of the series
now being delivered by the famous preacher
upon the marriage relation, and may be
counted upon to contain much salutary ad-
vice. A full report will be printed in Mon
days NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

WILLIAM GGooME, editor of the Vicks-
burg Hrdld, is candidate for confirms
ton as postmaster of VicSsburg. In April,
1855, his paper contained this advice to its
party "The white Democrats should di-
rect their attacks against the white Repub-
lican bosses and kill them when 1t becomes
necessary. So far as our knowledge goes,
the negro viii be treated with fairness, but
this will be a bad year for white Republican
bosses,n Mr.. Groomc is a very frank sort
of person.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

CARROLL d. WRIGHT, in paper read be-
fore the Norfolk Club Of Boston, Saturday
night said that the only way in which Mass
acLusetts can preserve her present posi-
ton as one of the leading manufacturing
states was TO turn her attention to the
higher grades of goods in all lines OF indus
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

WHEN the good young man who perpe-
trates paragraphs for the Philadelphia IN
qttirer becomes overwearled with the talk
of the dynamite agitators he thinks of the
debates in Congress and acquires fresh
stock of endurance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

A SLIPPERY pencil occasioned the trans
fer Of the shoestring district from Missis-
sippi to Tennessee in yesterdays issue of
this newspaper, and also promoted dis
trict attorney to be Judge. Thanks for six
teen postal cards and five scaled epistles
calling attention to these calamities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

WHAT will become of the one-man power
in the German empire when Bismarck dies?
No other man now living can sustain the
system that he has built up, and to the per-
lection of which he is now devoting the
energy Of his great mind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

THE report that a Washington man was
''cleaned out" by Cincinnati sharpers is u
palpable absurdity. Washington men are
safe in Cincinnati and st. Louis, but they
feel tri1e uneasy in Chicago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

An instructive speech on the silver ques-
tion by Mr., symes, the new member from
Colorado, is reproduced in another column.
Mr.. symes has succeeded in getting good
many facts neatly packed into small space.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30
SATURDAY, JANUARY 80.


ALpAueH's-NIary Anderson.
NAT1oNA1l-RhCa,
HERzoG's-"The Galley Slave
DINE MUSEUM" Marked for Life"
CoMQuE-Nnrctles.
WASHINGTON RGSK-Ninth and r. /. avenue
EST. RiNK-Flnests skating surface in the CITY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

THE movement for open executive ses-
sions of the Senate is gaining strength.
This reform may not come at once, but it
is billed for the near future.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

BIsMARcK's plan for Germanizing Posen
by turning out the Poles and colonlzing
their lands with Germans has the merit of
simplicity. 1t is not Invested of cruelty by
the fact that the lands are to be paid for.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

Sample copies Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN wM be sent free Of postage to
any address fec wceks for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

IT is entirely right to insist that foreign
authors who ask for the protection of an
American copyright shall have their books
intended for this country published in this
country
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

THERE may lie some dark days yet
in the brave struggle Of the Irish people for
home rule but victory is certain in the
ond-and we don't believe the end is far
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

THE military rank of Private Bill Day
hardly entities him to so much attention as
he is getting in the House of Representa-
tiyCs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

II the House of Representatives con-
tinues to work as industriously as 1t is now
doing, it will get ready to adjourn before
the November elections.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

The kerosene Democrats will not succeed
in Mexicanizing the state of Ohio.