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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
WEDNEspAY...JANUARY 27, 1886.
virnn,a,s Land Money.

We explained some weeks ago that
the forty-odd thousand dollars, . por-
ton Of the proceeds Of the sales OF the
public lands, to which sum Virginia
became entitled in lS4l, or thcreabouts,
BIZ virtue Of an oct Of Congress, had
been drawn from the United States
Treasury during the war between the
States by authority of the bogus gov
eminent of Virginia then pretending to
b the real government thereof. There
never was q more outrageous fraud
than that same PIERPoINT govern
ment. He was q bogus Governor from
first 10 last. He was mere man Of straw
set up by military power, and kept in
Office by bayonets. He is well-dis-
posed old gentleman, and We do not
wish to say anything that would be I'M
pleasant to him personally. 1t is only
in his official capacity as q so-called
Governor of Virginia that we object to
him. In this capacity, he is entitled to
no more respect than JOHN Brown
was entitled to for his attempt to set up
. bogus government at Harper's Ferry.
This by way of introduction to the
following extract Of letter from the
bogus Governor PEIRPoINT fully cor
roborating what we had said on the
subject. The letter, however, was not
addressed to us, nor written with refer
ence to anything that we had said. Z.
ii. PEIRPoINT, ESQ.,, writes as fol-
lows:
sin August or July, 1861, | (then
Governor of Virginia., knowing that said
money was credited on the books Of the
United States Treasurer to Virginia, APP
pointed three true and trusted commits
sioners to receive and receipt for the
money then remaining to the credit of
the Commonwealth under said act of
Congress. These commissioners exc
cuted their trust with great fidelity, and
by direction Of President Lincoln Mr..
Chase, then Secretary Of the Treasury,
paid the money to the commissioners,
which money they placed in the Urea
sury Of Virginia.
81 can give further information.
When went to Richmond in 1865 it
was represented to me by the superin-
tendents Of the lunatic asylum and
deaf and blind institute at Staunton
that the inmates were without food
and clothing. II was under these cir
cumstances that 'Virginia's till was
tapped The money drawn from the
United States Treasury was the fund
from which / fed, clothed, and furnished
medicine to the unfortunates who were
confined in the asylums, and they were
so supplied from June, 1865, till Janu-
airy, 1866"
The Legislature Of Virginia about
1s41 by vote solemnly refused to re-
ceived the money above referred to. In
receiving it PEIRpoINT violated the law
of the State, If there was any law on
the subject, or at the very least took
the money in total disregard of the &C
ton Of the Legislature of the State OF
which be falsely pretended to be Gov
ernor.
The reader may infer that PEIRPorNT
spent all the money in the manner indi-
Gated in his letter. This would be mis-
apprehension. We suspect that his
own salary and the most of the ex-
penses Of his bogus State government
incurred after West Virginia had been
created into State were paid out of
the same fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

Both houses of Congress have passed
the presidential-succeSsion bill, despite
the remonstrances of the oracle Of the
Richmond Dispatch, and it now only
waits the signature Of the President to
become law.-ROanoke Saturday Re
riep.
The Reriew has got its "pickles mix
ed" 1t doubtless had in mind the dis
eliminating veto when it made the above
Heterogeneous remark. The Dispatch
favored the succession bill when De-
mocratic House of Representatives ne
elected to pass it. We have been its
warm advocate from the beginning. The
Reriew will of course make the neces-
sary correction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
The Recent Decision.

The Clineh- Halley News takes an
entirely new view Of the recent de-
cision of the Supreme Court Of APP
peals Of Virginia. 1t says;
ut seems to US the act recently
passed upon is an act which State is
inhibited from passing--an act impair
ing the obligation of contract. We
will look into the question again when
We get Judge Lewis's dissenting opin-
ion."
The Nsrs would be right if the State
Constitution were not older than the
funding oct Of lS7l--that is, right &C
cording to the decision of the Supreme
Count Of the United States that that
act created contract between the State
and her creditors the obligation Of
which the Legislature is forbidden by
the Federal Constitution to impair.
Bat the fact is, as we have just init
mated. that the State Constitution which
wss ratified in 1859 made it the duty Of
the Legislature to apply san annual tax
upon the property Of the State Of not less
than one mill nor more than FIVE mills
on he dollar 30 school purposes. This
duty was neglected by the Legislature
up to the year 1884, during which year
The act Of Assembly was passed which
he Court Of Appeals recently decided
70 b. constitutional. This act applies
- 80 annual tax" to free schools, and
provides that coupons shall not be re-
csivsd In payment Of that tax. In pass
ING this law the Legislature performed
. duty required Of itAby the Constitu-
ton Of Virginia.
Ths Legislature Of 1871 had no
power to make . valid contract with
her creditors 10 bind hsssslf to receive
coupons 10 payment Of taxes levied fos
ths support Of free schools.
The Legislature had the power, as
every ono viii admit, to reduce tho
6ssts tsxss don so 10 40 cents On
eaeh ons-hundFsd dolIars' worth Of
property, - vas done several yssrs
~. Il cleo had the power 70 reduce
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
ALBEMARLE COUNTY.
Preparing for Mr.. Needham's yisit-sia'
riage-FataI Burning.

Preparing for Mr.. Needham's visit-Mar-
riage-Fatal Burning.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. |
CHARACTERISTICS, Jan. 26, 1886.
Religious circles are on the qui riue
in consequence Of the nesrness Of the
date fixed for the arrival of the evan
gelist George G. Needham. He will
arrive on Thursday and begin his work
on Friday. After Mr.. Needham, in
April, will come Moody, and every
effort win be made to make the visit Of
these workers effective. Mr. Needham's
history is not as well known Is Mr..
Moody's, and its leading events can be
read with interest. He was born in
Southern Ireland, near the lake of Kill
larnsy, Of Protestant parents. He was
converted at the age Of eighteen whsn
the great revival wave Of 1861 swept
over Ireland. He entered business 10
Dublin, but at the end Of the 6rst year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

"a resolution introduced into the
City Council of Indianapolis to expel
any member Of that body who appeared
in his seat in an intoxicated condition
was promptly defeated" II was de-
termined that municipal legislation
should not stop for want Of quorum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

Miss Geneyieve Ward passed the
Christmas holidays at Honolulu, in the
Sandwich Islands. She will leave that
port toward the end Of January on her
homeward journey to England, by way
Of San Francisco and New York. Miss
Ward has met with great success in
Australia. She had stormy voyage
to Honolulu, and on arriving decided to
rest there for the benefit Of her health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

The Petersburg Inder-AppeaI seems
to be inclined to class us with the "gold
bugs" 1t asks us a number of ques-
tions which 1t ought to put, If to any
journal, to the New York Tribune, or
some other organ Of the monometal-
lists. Nevertheless, we will say that
whilst in common parlance treasury
notes are called money" yet we do
not consider anything else than gold
and silver genuine money, or even
unconstitutional money.D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
IN CnANCERY.

BY a decree pronounced in the above.
named suit on the 18TH day OF January,
1886 by the Chancery Court OF Richmond,
is was adj judged, ordered, and decreed tnat
this cause be- referred 10 one OF the com mis-
stone rs OF this court for the following pull
1. Toaudit. state, and settle an account OF
the transactions Of Joseph W. Carter AS ad-
mlnistrator OF ID. f.. Montgomery, deceased.
showing what assets have or should have
come into his hands what disbursements
have been properly made by him. ana what
balance, IL any, Is due from said admins
traitor TO the said estate.
e. To take an account OF all claims anu
demands against the estate OF SAID -. ~.
Montgomery, deceased, together with tner
priorities II any, and 10 whom coming.
3. Tofake an account Of all assets belong.
ing to the said estate showing the value OF
all personally, and the location, character
annual and fee simple value Of Oil rear es-
tate. 49,.
a. To ascertain and report who are the
heirs and distributes OF the said ID. h.
Montgomery, deceased, aud whetherall OF
such persons are before the court. tose.uer
with any other matter deemed pertinent oy
himself, or required to be specially stated
by any party Interested; and the eominis
sioner rs directed 10 give notice OF the time
and place liked upon by him Tor executing
this decree By publication once week Tor
four successive weeks In some newspaper
published In the city OF Rlchmond, wnlcn
shall he equivalent 10 personal service OF
notice ON all parties Interested.
All persons interested will take that. as
one OF the commissioners OF SAID court
shall proceed at this office, on the Esd DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 1856. al 10 ocioek n. W.
TO execute the requirements OF said decree,
nom hich the above is an extract
A. w. PATTERSON,
ia27.w4w Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

"The Chicago Inter-Ocedn gives
some valuable information about
divorces. We should think that any
Chicago paper would be entirely COM
petent to give all possible information
about divorces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
THE FASHIONABLE EVENT Or

Il THE SEASON.-1he great Union
SQUARE Theatre success. under the manage.
ment Of J. +. CRossEN, THE BANK ER'S
DAUGHTER. written by bronson Howard,
and played over 1000 times with care
fully.seiectcd cast and all the original grand
enecth. The scenery carried by tnis COM
pany is a special feature, painted from the
original model. The charming music and
magnificent cOstumesare especially selected
10 int rpret II IN the most artistic manner.
The above beautiful society play will be
produced at the MOZART ACADEMY or
MUSIC on tt ESDAI. January 26.h aud
EVERY EVENING DURING THE WEEK
and DAILY MATlNEES at $50 o'clock.
PRICES or ADMISSION: I5c., Csc, and
soc, according to location. No extra charge
for reserved seats. MATINEE PRICES: Chill
dren under twelve years Of age l5c. aud
adults CSC, TO any part Of the house. Here
after the performance viii commence at :
o'clock. open from 10 A. NJ. till 10 p. NJ.
In %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS
DICHM0ND THEATRE.
DICHMOND THEATRE.
IL TWENTY SECOND SEASON.
only first-class attractions engaged for this

pIACe OF amuSemtnI.
THURSDAY, JANUAKY rs, 1886,
FOR THREE NIGHTS AND
SATURDAY MATINEE.
THE STkAKOSCH GRAND ENGLISH
OPERA COMPANY, entirely composed OF
mem be ~ of the American Opera. Academy
Of Music. New York. Grand Chorus, Ballet
and Full Orchestra, under the personal d.
rection OF Mr.. MAX STRAKOSCH.
RSDAY, JAEUARY 2STH, Flotow's
MARTHA" FRIDAY, JANUARY 29rH,
Verdi's Ill SATURDAY,
JANUARY 3OTH. (MATINEE) FtOtOw s
MARTHA. D." SATURDAY. JANUARY Born,
EVENING Grand Farewell Night, Bizet =
"CARMEN." rTices as usual. BoX.sheet
opens TUESDAY MORNING at 8 O'Clock.
Telephone 467. ia 26-3tF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
New Book.

The Master ofEEtronge, by EUGENE
HALL. Philadelphia T. b. PETER
SON & Bros. 1886. Morocco cloth,
sl.25; paper cover, rs cents.
To be had Of booksellers, or of the
publishers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
Fire ut ChrIstiansburg.

The Central Hotel at Christiansburg
was discovered to be on fire about 1
o'clock Monday morning. The loss on
the building is total. Some Of the
furniture was saved in damaged con-
dition. Insurance, $4,000 on the build
ing and $500 on the furniture in the
Virginia Fire and Marine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

.Ssnator EvARTs has been urged to
throw the weight Of his influence upon
the sas of''--but bow would the pub.
lie tnow which side EvARTs was on
Not from his spesches, surely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
Horsford's Acid osphate.

BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
limitations and counterfeits have
again appeared. BE sure that the word
:. HoRsFoRD's is on the wrapper.
None are genuine without it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
PERSON A..

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADJ
IL MINISTRATRIX upon the estate OF AL
BERT LYBROCK. dece9 sed, all persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate W i'll please
present them duly authenticated TO OSCAR
CRAM, Jr., IA Governor street; and all
persons indebted 10 the said estate viii
please settle with the said Oscar CranZ, Jr.
PAULINE LUBBOCK,
ia27.4t Administrators.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

"a society has been organized in
Ohio to protect women from husbands"
Do the Ohio women wish to live in
single blessedness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

"EI PERKINS says prohibition is
q success in Kansas" Now, we know
that prohibition does not prohibit in
Kansas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
WATCHES. JEwELRy. &C.

EOR YEARS IT HAS BEEN Ga
l. my habit, after the rush OF Ess1
Christmas trade and while tAklhs
stock In January, to make a clearing $50.
"A many articles are unsuitable 10 Vs''y
over 20 next season; so l will give bargains
not often met with. Come aud see
ID. BUCHANAN,
ooldsnfn,
A Of No. III east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

Why weary your throat and patience
with that vretched cough when 25-
cent bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will cure your
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
WOOD AND COAL.
POeL.RALLs FOR SALE.
y.1IoR, AND CLornIERs

DEMOyAL.--0N THE lsT OPA
IL MARCH I SHALL REMOVE TO ~
aon HANK STREET.. next TO the cor -
ner OF Ninth. up 20 which ttms l WI ma ke
tor cash. JUN LraCSn .,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
The Republican Party Has No Con-
science.

science.
Florida Times Union.l
Every little while we notice that an
addition has been made to the "con-
science fund" in the United States
Treasury. The sums range from $40
to $4,000. 1t will take a great while
for the public plunderers to make resti-
tuition Of their ill-gotten gains in these
driblets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
But It's Own OK IN Gored Now.

1t strikes US that the Journal, Of
Boston, has for twenty years been en-
couraging the idea Of an illiterate bal
lot at the South,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

"a Nashville sensation is q man
without head" What Office did he
hold?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
LECTURE.
DUBLIC LECTURE

DUBLIC LECTURE
Il AT OLD-MARKEr HALL,
THU RSDAY AND FRIDAY,
JANUARY 2STH AND 29rH.
at tx o'clock Z. NJ, by the talented lecturer,
Miss G. FANNIE ALLYN,
who enjoys n wide reputation as public
speaker OF more than ordinary powers and
ability, drawing large and enthusiastic
houses.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
seats reserved for ladies, who are espe-
cialy welcome.
Good order Will be maintained.
T.. j. DAKlN,
CHARLES A. J. HILL
ia "a Su.Th&F3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
PRINTER,s ERROR.


sweet are The uses Of odrcrsffy, the print
er's copy said. but he set II up. sweet are
the uses OF advertising. Sweet, indeed, 70
those who In sickness and suffering nave
seen the advertisement OF some sovereign
remedy, which upon trial has brought them
nom deaths door. "The best thing ever
saw In my paper was the advertisement OF
Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
In again and again the testimony OF those
who have been healed by IL OF lung disease,
bronchial affections, tumors, ulcers: nVer
complaints. and the Ills to which nesn II
heir.
Nervous Debility. In either sex:
however induced, speedily, thoroughly, ana
permanently cured. Address, with 10 cents
In stamps for reply and book OF particulars
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associauon'
663 Main street, Buffalo. N. Y.
"NIP'T IN THE BUDl"
Sad 10 say. many n good thing attains 70
nothing more than a fair beginning on
the other hand, 10 Is n matter for congratn'
lation that the growth OF some evil things
may be also promptly frustrated. A large
proportion OF the cases OF the most wide
spread and fatal Of dlseases-consumptio
have their inception In nasal catarrh. Dr'
Sage's Catarrh Remedy Is pleasant, sooth.
ing and effeetual. Try IL. II has cured
thousands. All druggists.
ia 24-Su, W(w)6F
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
rpp RrGHMoND DIspATCH--wEDNEsDAY. JANUARY 27 1886

the feat Of taking out weak brains and
putting good ones in their places And
by all means lot the last-nsmed expert
ment be tried upon BoUTELLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
TonAsCo.uoxEs, PINE rAsEs. Ar.

d H. wHITLOCK MAKES :. =
IL. .cecisiiy Of ToBA o-boAS,ssS.
PINE OASIS for smoking sna a, az
Tobacco. Tobaeco-eoxes IA sn" Iaaesf.
Prices low. Satisfaction guarantee,
tsblishsd, 1857. htroniasd saaeIi .,n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
PR0POS

JANUARy 20. 1856.
CEALED PROPOSALS FOR TIE
~ LIME AND CEMENT 10 be used Ia
building the NEW PASS ENGER DEPOT
at Canal and seventh streets VIII be re-
ceived at this Office until 10TH PRONIMO.
Samples OF cement should accompany
offers. Brand OF lime should be stated. De
liverles are % he in quantities as called for
The Company reserves the right 70 reject
any or all bids. Proposals should be 50
marked upon the outside. ...,..
+. T. d.. MYERS,
ia27.3t General superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
TUE POLITE ART OF DANG "a

TTIIE PULIIE AKI Ut UANO- "a
Il ING.-Madam LOUIS has open ~
ed her classes at Monticello Hall everyf x
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SAT >-
URDAY AFTERNOONS at 81 for the re-
ception OF pupils. Ladies and gentlemen
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at
So For particulars call at the Academy or
address through mail l00K east Marshall
street or 307 east Broad street. no IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
BRIEF COMMENT.

Chicago should put her Socialists to
saving wood for the poor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

DOCK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
ID EXECUTED At THE DISPATCH
PRINfING.H0USE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
"NIP,T IN THE BUDin
MEETINGS.

FRATERNITY LODGE, No. 265,
Il KNIGHTS OF HONOR-The memb ~
OF FRATERNITY LODGE, No. 265, X OF III ,
are requested to attend q special meeting
at Central Hall, Fifth near Marshall street.
THIS "wednesday EVENING, January
27th. at IA o'clock promptly. installation
OF officers.
BY order OF the Lodge.
ja27-1t =. u. JACOBS, Reporter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
LINE, CEMENT, &c.
sTINE.gIfRE AID.

GENE HREAD.-WE
- have In stock fresh sup
,Iv Of sEISE-THREAD, consisting OF Al
np1ymbers and qualities. including our VEL
known Lion brand. pronounced 0y al hsl'
ermen 10 be the best ever Imported 49,
Linen Gil.Nstting. Haul-seine NettlhS'
Twines Lines, lawking. Corks, Cofk"o""
Lads sc. Low est prices guaranteed
L.. LICH1ENSTEIN'S SONS.
corner Seventeenth and Franklin Streets,
sole Importers OF the celebrated LoA
Brand Seine-Thread. ue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT or CoN-
EDUCATIONAL.

UNIVERSITY LOCAL ENAMlNA-
u TONS FOR iSo6.-Ihe local eXami-
nations for boys and girls. held annually
nv tbe University Of Virginia At different
convenient centres FOR the Ornent OF Inc
public and private schools, VIII begin ipf
iss6 on THURSDAY, Apr 2stn. aud con
tiuue three days. Twenty gold medals WI"
be bestowed on successful cana dates lIl lhe
examinations of 1886. Address inquiries
10 CHARLES :. NENABLE. Chairman OF
Committee on Locals. University OF Elr-
ginia. al2l7.ZO24 7,3l,Fe3S7&W3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
COURT ORDERS.

CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE. GODDIN HALL,
CORNER ELEVENTH AND BANK SIS, 4
RICHMOND. VA, January 20, 1885. }
ID ii. H0RD, WHO SUES FOR
l)s himself and all other cred tors OF d.
r.. Montgomery. &c...................flaintlf
IS.
Joseph w. Carter, administrator OF ID. f..
MONTGOMERY. deceased; Cora Il. Mont
gomery, widow, and Willard D., Fannie
b., Clarence O., Blanche, and Ira Mont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
DkUes. mEDICin So, "a.
PLAIR'S CHLORAL THYMoL

is useful to doctor and patient. When Of.
fused in the apartment IL disinfects the at.
tendants ~ well ~ the sick. In nearly
every Instance IN which IL has been used In
this city II has prevented thespread OF con.
taglous disease, especially diphtheria and
scarlet fever. beyond the sick room.
IL is the most agreeable. innocent. ana ef-
fectlye destroyer OF bad odOrs and disease
germs set offered tO che public. IL has
cured whooping-cOugh In q rems ably
short time.
For sale by druggists. Price, so cents
bottle. 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27

Tor SALE.-STEAM ENGINES
Il and ROILkllS. from two to thirty
horse power: PORTABLE BURR STONE
MILL: FIFTY FEET of IRON SMOKE
STACK, fourteen inches In diameter; FLY
or BAND.M HEEL. seven feet In diameter,
twelVe-inch face. We carry the largest
stock of SECOND HAND MACHlN EliH OF
any house south OF New York. BENEDICT
4 co. No 3 south Fifteenth street.
10 o7-ltt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-27
srECIAL. NOTICES.
p- LINEN GOODS.

Elegant Table-Cioths, with Napkins to
match.
Napkins In all qualities and sizes.
Dolies OF every description.
Towels In endless variety at very low prices.
Tray.Cisths, Table-aIsts, Crumb Cloths,
Glass TowelIIng. Russia and Scotch Crash.
For first. class Linen Goods. at the lowest
prices. call at
Ja27 LEVY & DAyIS's.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-03-30
Carl Schurz.

For these party associations, to whose
Influences under the just restraint OF
Intelligent patriotism, the wisest legis-
lation Is due, Mr.. Schurz has neither
appreciation nor appreciation. He as.
pires to the title of "lndependent," and
has described his own position as that
OF man sitting on q fence with clean
boots, watching carefully which way he
may leap to keep out Of the mud. A
critic might, without carping, suggest
that 1t is the duty of an earnest man to
disregard the bespattering which fidelity
to principle often incurs, and that q
beaten path to safe place for ones self
Is not an Inspiring or worthy object OF
statesmanship. Nor IL Mr.. Schurz's
independence of party more pronounced
or more complete than his independence
Of true American feeling.
He has taken no pride In appearing
under the simple but lofty title of q
citizen of the United States. He
stands rather as representative of the
German American. He has made his
native nationality q political resource,
and has thereby fallen short of the full
honor due to his adopted nationality.
The large body of American citizens
Of German birth are intensely attached
to their new home, and seek the most
complete Identification Of themselves
and their descendants with the develop
ment and destiny of the Great Repub-
lie. This 10 wise, and Is In accordance
with the best traditions and best as
pirAtions of the Teutonic race. But to
Mr.. Schurz the Republic is not great |
I" This country" said he, in his Centen.
NAL lecture, " is materially great, but
morally small"