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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

The President yesterday appointed, the
following naval cadets at large: John W.
Worden, Of Michigan, nephew of Rear
Admiral John L. Worden, United States
navy, of Monitor-Slerrimac fame; John
4 Rufus Edie, Of the District Of Columbia,
son of the late Maj, John r. Edle, United
States army, who died during the war,
grandson Of the late Commodore L. Y. Nc
Cauley, United States navy; Montgomery
iMeigs Taylor, of the District Of Columbia,
son Of the late Maj. and Brev. Col. Joseph
Hancock Taylor, United States navy;
franklin Buchanan Sullivan, of Baltimore,
the grandson Of the late Admiral Franklin
Buchanan, the founder and first command
ant Of the naval academy at Annapolis, and
who afterwards became the ranking officer
of the confederate states navy; George Fort
Gibbs, of the District of Columbia, son OF
the late Medical Inspector b. f. Gibbs,
United States navy, who died while fleet
surgeon OF the European Squadron; Will
lam Turner Saunders, Of Baltimore, son Of
the late Col. John s. Saunders, grandson Of
John l.. Saunders, United States navy. His
great grandfather, John Saunders, was an
officer In the army, and his great great
grandfather was an officer In the navy. In
fact nearly all Of the young gentlemen have
long genealogical records In one service or
the other,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
PERSONALITIES.


+ Col L. c. BoUDINoT and his wife arc in the
gcity.
MRS. j., ELLEN FOSTER, of Iowa, is at the
Riggs House.
SURGEON WIN. A. CoRwIN died on board the
United States steamship Adams at Panama on
Thursday.
Hon. JOIN v. Wright, OF Tennessee Is in
the city on visit to his brother, Gen. Marcus
u Wright, at 2090 G street northwest,
THE President has requested the members
of his Cabinet TO meet OF the white house at
1l:30 to. day for the purpose Of attending the
funeral ex-senator Miller at the capitol.
Ex.PREsIDRsF ARInuRs health, it is said,
mas been ina preoarious condition for some
weeks. He has declined nearly all social in
vitations. and has rarely been seen outside OF
his house.
IT ia thought that Gen. Terry, when con-
firmed as major general, will be assigned 10
command the division Of the Atlantic unless
he expresses preference for the division OF
the Pacific. .....
On. s. c. VANDERPoEI., for many years health
officer of the port Of New York. died yeStor
day morning at the Arlington Hotel, aged G.
years. He was here for few weeks visit, aud
had been sick but q few days,
The students ofthe Georgetown Law School
gave hearty vote OF thanks to Chief Justice
VIM, A. Richardson, Of the court OF claims In
appreciation Of the able course OF lectures de.
liyered by him at the college during the past
winter.
JOSEPH H. REALL president, and Forest X
Moreland, secretary Of the American Agricnl-
tural and Dairy Association, arrived here yes.
to-day from New York. The object Of their
visit is to urge upon Congress the passage Of
| tho bin regulating the manufacture and sale
| Of imitation butter.
REV, 7, s. HAMLIN, pastor of the Mt. Auburn
| Presbyterian Church, Of Cincinnati. and his
wife arrived at the Ebpitt yesterday Mr.
Hamlin has recently been called to the pas.
torate OF the Church Of the Covenant in this
city and win preach in that church on sunday
morning and evening.
MRS. WHITNEY who, with Mrs. Harrison,
formerly Miss Constance Cary, former Rich,
mond BELLE the wife OF Burton N. Harrison,
Jefferson Davis's private secretary during the
| days Of the confederacy, has been visiting
Richmond, LEFT yesterday by the James river
for Brandon, and frohn-there the party expects
| 10 Journey as far south, as Florida. Dnrlng heI
stay IN the city Mrs, WhItpey was the guest OIL
Col, Archer Anderson, t.- ro ,..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

compelled to do a good deal Of thinking as
to motives, evidence, and the justice or in
justice Of tho comments he has read. But
Editor Dorsheimer's paper in1lcts no such
punishment. Whatever the administration
may have done or failed to do, the reader Of
the Star knows beyond all question that
Editor Dorsheimer will give IL his gracious
approval. A truly comforting paper is
Editor Dorsheimer's. There would be more
rest for the weary in this vain world II
there were more such papers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
COMPLAINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Thousands, Not Millions.


EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: In your
issue of to-day you mention that ga de-
crease in the exports of cotton during six
months of over two hundred millions of
bales is not reassnring," and that "the
figures are In comparison with those OF the
closing months OF the last Administrations
Doubtless this Misrepresentation OF the sta
tistics Of our exports Of cotton is based upon
the advance statement of the exports of
cotton aud breadstuffs for February, 1886,
Just issued from the bureau of statistics.
The error In your statement is Of sufficient
importancet TO be corrected, and therefore
ask to say that, according TO the advance
statement TO which ] have referred, our
total exports Of cotton for the six months
ending Feb. IS, 1886, were 2,925,S50 bales,
and for the corresponding period Of 1886,
3,135,614 bales, showing q decrease Of only
200, 764 bales. instead ''of over two hundred
millions Of bales" So, therefore, as you
win see, the statistics Of exports are more
'reassuripg In comparison with those Of
the closing months OF the last administra-
tration" Than your paragraph represents
them. Very respectfully,
WIN. +. SwiTzLER,
MARCH IL, 1885. Chief OF Bureau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
TRIBUTE TO GEN. HANCOCK.
Report Recommending Pension to
the Widow of the statosman-soldier.


the Widow OF the Soldier.
Mr.. swope, of Pennsylvania, from the
committee on invalid pensions, reported to
the House bill granting a pension Of ST.
900 year to the widow Of Gen. w. s.
Hancock. The report, which accompanies
the bill, gives brief resume OF the services
rendered to the country by Gen. Hancock
1t says:
His death was source OF universal public
grief, as his'life had been n public blessing.
He has passed into history without challenge
OF his honor aud his success. Before the tri.
u bunal of soldiers his career Is already of final
memorials, or his msSnanimity. Americans
he defeated in war are cheerful witnesses.
His services were all that could be demanded
of patriotic endoavor and devotion. As q type
ofAmerican patriotism Gen. Hancock will live
in the history of his country and in tho hearts
OF his c0nntrymen, regardless OF sections or
party divisions Brave In war, tender and
true in peace, his sympathies and active be.
nevolcnce were TO the last daysof his LIE,
freely and almost lavishly expended in behalf
of his sick and suffering comrades, their
widowsand their orphans. No appeal from them
ever feIl upon lis unllstening ear. Tho very
last effort Of his life was the dictation Of let
ter. which he had not the strength to sign,
making strong appeal IN behalf OF the widow
of deceased officer. The nature OF the ser
vice In which Gen. Hancock was engaged, the
constant drain upon his pecuniary resources,
made necessary by the position he occupied,
and the further tax upon his means by his full
handed generosity to unfortunate comrades,
has left his widow in straitened circumstances,
and, to some extent. dependent on private lib
.erality. This, grateful country should not
permit. Your committee, considering this one oil
the exceptional cases, In which 1t becomes
their duty 10 recommend departure from or
binary precedent and policy, heartily and
unanimously recommend the passage OF the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
A Naval Retirement Imbroglio.

! Commodore Truxtun, by reason of the
lsenate's failure to promote him to be rear
admiral, to which rank he has been entitled
since Feb. 10, was yesterday retired as a
commodore, and Congress alone can give
him the additional rank and pay. Commo-
dore Truxtun was to succeed Admiral
English from the 10th of February, and
Commodore Mayo was, to succeed Admiral
Simpson from the 4th Of March. 1t is a
question now whether Commodore Mayo
win take Commodore TruXtun's place for
the earlier promotion, and Commodore
;Jouett, who is next In the line Of promo
Ition, will succeed Admiral Simpson, or
whether Commodore Jouett will succeed
Admiral English, and Commodore Mayo re-
tain the position to which he was entitled
by the retirement of Admiral Simpson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

A NOVEL but forcible plea for the i'm
provement Of interior transportation by
water is presented by Mr.. Dore, of Chicago,
in an interview published elsewhere, the
prevention of strikes being among the most
important results Of this aid to agriculture,
where alone there is room for the surplus
labor now crowding our manufacturing
centers. AS an illustration the projected
IIennepin canal is cited, with the vast ter
ritory that its construction would open to
profitable cultivation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

AS rule murder in Kentucky goes un-
punished. With the intent to make an ex-
ception to this general practice two men
We're tried, convicted, and executed,
and one was lynched, for the awful
triple murder at Ashland few years
ago. Now 1t is stated as fact that the
three men hanged were innocent, and that
the guilty parties have been living in fair
repute in the community ever since the
crime was committed. II Kentucky JUS
tice is so incapable as this would indicate,
it were better to make no more exceptions,
but let every guilty man or suspect go free.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

In the House yesterday Mr.. Weaver, OF
Nebraska, asked leave TO offer the follow
ing preamble and resolution;
Whereas nearly every Congress embraces at
least one crank, and whereas the present Con-
gIess is no exception to this rule, and whereas
Il should not be In the power Of an idiot, insane
man, or crank TO prevent the consideration of
any measure; therefore,
RCsOlttd, That the rules Of this House be so
amended that II shall require at least two
members to object to tho consideration OF a
bill,
The reading Of the resolution was greeted
with applause, but Mr., Springer, OF illinois,
objected to II on the ground that II was not
respectful TO the House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
PLAY And PLAYERS.
POINTS, PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE,
PERTINENT TO OUR PEOPLE.

Judic and Her Art-Aimee and Her
Texan Fricnd-Judic, Aimee, Abbott
Three Remarkable Women, Each In
World of Art All Her Own-AImee's
Kick va. AAbotvs ISiss-Thc Old Com
ique Janltor Tells of Its Ancient
Glorics-Notes of the Drama Here
and Elsewhere.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

SOME Of the opponents Of silver coinage
arc already beginning to realize that their
defeat is good thing for the country. TIC
those who have not reached this point we
commend the good old hymn:
+ Ye fearhl souls, fresh courage take,
. The cloud ye so much dread
Z Is big with mercles and will break
In blessings on your head.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
Decreased Exports of ProvIslops

The total values of the exports of domss-
tic cattle and hogs, and of beef pork, and
dairy products during February, 1856,
amounted to S6,60l, 1913; for the two months
ended February 2s, 1886, they were Sl8,-
$3.50, 1882; and of beef and pork products for
the four months, S56,3lS,l57 and OF dairy
products for the ten months ended the
same, $S,459.02s; while for the correspond
ing periods Of the preceding year they were
$1435,409.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

QUEEN VICTORIA is a rich woman, hav-
ing private fortune Of ten to twelve mil
lions, Hundreds of her subjects are starry
ing. Men, women, ana children are suffer-
ing and dying in absolute restitution.
skinny skeletons in rags are picked up by
The wayside. Full-gown girls are hidden
away in dark rooms because every stitch OF
their clothing has been sold to buy food for
their little brothers and sisters. The world
or that part Of it which is not heartless-
weeps over the woes OF these poor wretches.
At such time EnglAnd's rich queen might
spare few hundred pounds from her
boarded millions. Her name would look
well at the head of transcription llstforthe
relief Of the starving Irish, If set opposite
respectable figures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

! PROBABLY there is not village or
rural school district in the United States
whose inhabitants are not more or less wor
ried about the liquor traffic in this city, 1t
is fact, however, that the people of WASH
ington are exceptionally temperate--mope
so than those of any other American city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

AFTER the funeral of the Morrison bill
the mourning friends should assemble in
the room of the ways and means committee
and settle the question, once for all, whether
was weakness of intellect or tough
worm that stretched the deceased beside
little Horizontal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN desires to
again remind the new District commission
ers that the people Of Washington expect
them to use their influence in favor Of the
creation of school board-not an advisory
hoard
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

\ IT is high time for Congress to inaugurate
the work Of reforming the army and navy
retired lists, especially the latter. There is
a great deal of chafY mixed with wheat in
these lists. Men who have no inst claim
on the government are drawing large
amounts of money--a gross injustice to the
productive labor Of the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

The New York star is boon to that
numerous class Of readers who are aver5e
10 being disturbed by doubts. When one
takes up any other of the New York Dem
ocratic dailles he never knows Just what II
may contain in reference TO the admlnlstra-
tion; II may indorse or condClan this, that,
or the other act Of tho Executive. CurIos-
ity or anxiety banisles the Indispensable
conditions Of restful serenity. And even af-
ter the reader has laid the paper aside he is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

i IT Ia encouraging TO be able to record the
fact that there are even few members Of
Congress who have acquired little knowl-
edge of the Indians and the proper mode Of
dealing with them. The time may come
when utter ignorance Of subject will not
be esteemed the first and greatest quallfca-
ton for legislation thereon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

THE Globe Democrat, with diabolical
malice, keeps calling the attention of the
people Of ''poor old Chicago" to the follow
ing official figures; Total value Of property
in Chicago, $197, 1924, $50; total value Of prop
erty in st. Louis, s2ll,4s0,7 no. st. Louis
in excess OF Chicago, 81, 1885, 30.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

THE hanging of Ford and Murphya at New
Orleans yesterday marks the dawn of bet
ter era in a city where crime has long had
It's own way except In the cases Of negroes
and ''poor white trash.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
Harry Wilson Ms Dad. and Harry Mack as


Harry Wilson as Dad, and Harry Mack as
Biles.
HEROES OPERA HOUSE.
The Worlds minstrels Mt Herzogs through
out next week. This company Is a oonsolida.
ton of the British operate and the Georgia
minstrels and embraces a selection Of the
best talent from both. Sketches, songs, dances
of such character rs will be presented cannot
fail to interest and delight all audiences fond
Of fun and variety.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The "Block Game" and George France, with
other inimiobles, next week nt tho Dime.
Fame has already nearly deafened us. hero in
Washington, with her trumpet blast proclaim
Ing ana celebrating them.
THE WAR PANORAMA.
The panorama OF Manassas, Notwithstanding
thelynIiOus other attractions and celebrities in
the city, continues to draw good share of
patronage. Many heroes of the late war visit
The mimic battle field and agnln fight their
battles Ger. The picture represents dis
astTous Union defeat, but this only makes IL q
Mecca for the confederates.
THE AMATEUR ORCHESTRA
The Georgetown amateur orchestra held
their eighteenth public rehearsal at the Con-
gregational Church last night. The edifco was
damned with an intellectual aud cultivated
audience. The programme was lengthy, but
OF unusual excellence, and well received IL
was generally conceded TO be the most sue
cessfnl Of any concert yet given by the orohes-
tra. Prof.. Earnest Lent welded the baton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

EVERY man who finds employment In
making goods in England and France for
our markets displacesa man in the same
manufacture here. There can be no other
result unless wages be reduced here to
the level Of those paid abroad.-Bostoa JoHE-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

PARsoN DowNs, of Boston, should know
that he cannot help even bad case by pub
llcly damning his accusers. More goodness
than Parson Downs possesses is required to
make "damn him" appear otherwise than
profane.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

SENATOR EUsTIs is reported to have told
the President that he has made so large
number of bad nominations that unless he at
once withdraws them the scandal Of them
will imperil the fall congressional elections.
"BTethren, this is time forplain talk"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
A Plea for Mercy of the Senate.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN; win you
please ask Senators Blackburn and EvartS
not TO do so any more In walking half a
square this morning ! was showed, sleeted,
and rained upon and nearly blown away.
II must be that Evarts and Blackburn are
their ineautious conduct In letting out the
grave secrets Of the executive session on
the floor of the open Senate. Gentlemen,
have mercy, ii.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

FIELD MARSHAL. COUNT Won MoLTKE
states that the commission OF the German
army appointed to examine the fortifca-
tions of the empire has reported in favor Of
large extensions Of the Notifications Of
Metz and Strasburg. Those cities are very
costly possessions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

FROM present indications at least half
dozen presidential booms, some in the
freshness Of youth, others in the strength
of maturity, will be rafting around the
country before midsummer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
For a sum in Decimal Fractions.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN; In the
discussion on the silver coinage bills we
find frequent reference to the Comparative
value Of the gold and silver dollar. Now,
II a silver dollar is really worth but sS cents,
what is the intrinsic value Of one dollar
gTeenback, which almost every one prefers
TO either Of the aboye-named coin.
DADDY DOLLAR,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

SO LONG as the knights of Labor are
reasonable in their demands and judicious
in methods of enforcement, they will have
the sympathy of the people, which is the
one indispensable requisite to success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

KLNfucKY's free trade legislature pro-
tests against any reduction of the duty on
hemp. The sugar, iron, rice, and hemp IN
1ustrles Of the south are giving Col. Morri-
son heap of trouble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,; Willyou
kindly ask the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany TO remove the alleged rails from por-
ton Of the Ninth street line, and let the cars
run on the. cobble stones to promote the
comfort OF passengers. AGED LADY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

THE friends Of home rule for Ireland be-
lieve that their cause is steadily growing In
strength. Some of them expect to gain the
desired end without dissolution Of parlia-
ment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

IT is not likely that any of the Demo
cratic senators will make stronger presen-
tation of their side of the pending contro.
vcrsy than was made by Mr.. Kenna yester.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

NEXT to a suppressed earthquake, the
most solemnly suggestive thing is the
applause" scattered all the way along
through a leave.to-print speech.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

TO-DAY closes the fourteenth week Of
the session Of Congress. The House will
soon he about ready to settle down to bust
ness. The Senate is well up with its work.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

Is refusing to consider q proposition
locking to an amicable settlement of trou-
hes with striking employees the Texas Pa
Cifc railroad has made serious mistake.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

ABSOLUTELY naked and dying Of starva-
ton is the condition of numbers of II. b.
Ms Irish subjects, Is 1t not strange that
these people are disloyal9
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
LadIes In the aalIerIes.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Is it
necessary 10 turn ladies away from the
Senate galleries while large space Is kept
empty about all tue time except inaugura-
ton day. AANrIPPE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

THE ghost of Louis Riel is stalking
through the halls of the Canadian parlia-
ment making things unpleasant for Sir
John \. Macdonald and his party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

DIVORCE of church and state is near the
top Of the list of coming great events in
England,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

THE nomination of n citizen of the Dis
trict Of Columbia for the Albany postofilcc
has not yet been fully decided upon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13
SATURDAY, MARCH 10.


Amusements'
ALBAueH's-Judic.
NAT1oHAI--Robert L. Downing.
BIJou--"A Wife's Honor"
RERzoe's-"ln the Ranks"
DINE NusEUM-Gilday and Fanny Beane.
NATIONAL MusEE-Curiosities and Drama.
EST. RISK-Flnest skating surface in the city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

Sample copies Of The WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN triH be sent free Of postage TO
any address fec peeks for 10 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-03-13

treasury ought to thank them for fifty thou
sand dollars for which they account to IL
every year in excess OF disbursements made
on their accounts.