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National Republican., 1886-01-19
virginia and West virginia.

When the United States government
created the state of West Virginia out Of
the territory of the state Of Virginia, no
provision was made for the payment OF
any portion Of the bonded Indebtedness OF
the latter The act was consummated while
the great civil war was raging. II was
war measure to all intents and purposes-as
much so as emaucipatlon-and utterly un-
iustifable on any other grounds.
When peace came and Virginia was at
length restored to her normal relations to
the federal Union, she found herself
fearfully impoverished by the long strug-
Gle and loaded with the old debt, aug
mentcd by heavy anoarages Of interest
But while the antc-war debt stared her In
the face, large portion Of the territory on
which that debt was n lien had disappeared.
The land was gone-gone into the new
state Of West Nirgnia--and had not carried
with It any intention or legal obligation to
pay its share of the debt.
Virginia, in her earlier and happier days,
gave to the Union the lands out Of which the
states Of the great northwest most mag
nifcentregou on which the sun shines have
been created. The Virginia Of the old time
was a magnificent commonwealth-brave,
patriotic, magnanlmous. In going into the
war Of the rebellion she sinned no more
than other states-much less, in fact, than
some of them, for she was dragged in
against the wish of a majority of her peo-
pie. Nor should 1t be forgotten In this con
nection that Virginia bore grand part In
the war for the independence OF the colo
nies, and that she contributed more than
her quota Of the great men who shaped the
destinies OF the young republic. For all
that this nation enjoys to-day-tor lnde-
pendence, for the best known form OF gov
eminent, for love OF liberty, for detestation
OF tyrany we are indebted to Virginia as
much as to Massachusetts,.
Why should Virginia be more severely
punished than South Carolina for the part
she bore in our national trouble quarter
century ngoY why should she, without
compensation, be despoiled OF large por-
tion oil her territory Ana by what prinei-
pie OF equity could congress tear her IN
twain and leave one part only to struggle
with the debt OF the wholeg
Virginia has decided that she VIII not pay
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National Republican., 1886-01-19
PERSONALITIES.

W. II, GORDON, fist. Joseph, No., is in the
city.
BARON DE PLIMBoEs, of Berlin, Germany, is
at Welcker's.
JOSEPH soLARI expects to sail for Europe to-
morrow for the benefit Of his health.
Mrs. RAMSAY, wife OF Capt. Ramsay, superin-
tendent of the naval academy, is very i'll.
REV. DAVID WILLS, D. D., having been re-
tired from active service as chaplain in the
aTmys is in the city.
THE resignation of First Lieut.. Micah j.
jenkins, 4th artillery, has been accepted by the
President, to take effect March l. 1886.
MORRIS s. WISE and A. b. Miller, members
Of the board Of trade, which meets this evening
at Willard's, arrived in the city last evening.
W. p. LAWYER, of the Office of the director
ofthe mint, has returned from Bois City, Idaho
where he went on government business some
time ago.
+, J.. BODINE, president of the American
Glass Manufacturers Association, arrived In
the city last evening The association will
hold a meeting at the Riggs House this even.
ing.
THE Secretary of the Navy yesterday morn
ing received n cablegrGm from Admiral Frank
lin, commanding the European squadron, re.
porting Commander Hayward's death at Alex
andria, Egypt Of Typhoid fever,
JAMES NJ. VERNON, of Tennessee, and DIR. II.
4. MOseley, jr., of Alabama, the former editor
of the DaRy Commercial of Chattanooga, ar.
rived in the city yesterday. DR.. Moseley will
act as Washington correspondent for the paper.
EX.NiINIsTER JoHN W. FOSTER has written
strong pamphlet, international Awards aud
National Honor" in reply to that Of George
Tlcknor Curtis which was directed against
the reopening Of the We'll and La Abra cases.
GEORGE KDBALL, who has for some time
past been the agent In New York of the New
England Associated Press and was formerly
in the same service here, has been appointed
clerk to the Senate committee on education
and labor,
Col. G. II, FAULKNER, chief OF the record di-
vision, pension office, has returned from a
brief visit to his Indiana home so thoroughly
recuperated that he disposed of 3S3 cases yes.
terday-sO far as relates to his diylsion-in
three hours and ten minutes This Is said to
be "the best time on record"
TnE death of Commander Hayward win
cause the following promotions IN the navy
Lieut.. Comdr. Charles j. Train, 10 be com.
mander; Lieut., +. W. Crocker, to be Lieutenant
commander and Lieut.. X. +. Nicholson Uunlor
gradel, 10 be lieutenant, and Ensign j. G, Gill
more, to be lieutenant Junior grade),
National Republican., 1886-01-19

A COMPARISON Of Kansas at present with
It's condition In 1875, now engaging the
newspapers Of that state, may naturally
and pardonably be permitted the full glow
Of satisfaction. In the year mentioned the
population was 529,742 to-day 1t is 1885,
5G2. An increase Of from 100 to 200 per
cent. is exhibited In assessed valuation,
number of bushels Of wheat and corn pro
duced, cattle raised, and miles Of railroad
built the last ten years, Acres cultivated
in 1876 were 4,140,0Ol; in 1885 the number
1901 1888. II Is remarkable thing, too,
that this growth has been largely made in
the western part Of the state, in that very
region which, decade since, was desert,
considered forever valueess as to agrlcul-
tural purposes. Those persons, numerous
still, who remember the brave struggle Of
Kansas for freedom, will rejoice at her ad-
vance, even to the van, of western pros
perity. How different might have been the
result had "border rufllanismn gained its
desperate object and fixed on the unwilling,
resisting people Of that region the institu-
tion Of slavery
National Republican., 1886-01-19

CORRESPONDENTS are about the world
and always busy in setting It right, One of
this active and benevolent tribe, connected
with the London Times, has investigated
the cholera districts Of Spain, lie states
that the money so literally contributed by
the English people for the relief of the
afflicted did not receive its intended dispo-
sitlon. A curious official account has been
brought out by his charge concerning the
fund for the sufferers by the earthquakes
there a little more than year ago OF the
CELL 900 pesetas contributed, 5,36s, 102 re-
main still in the Bank of Spain that is, the
government has distributed only Sl0S, ,442
Of Sl,242, 200 subscribed. AgOod thing for
the bank but unsatisfactory to the anX-
ious and needful victims, 1t is now pro-
posed by the royal commission in whose
hands the money was placed for charitable
purposes to build with the large balance
bridges and other public works. Still, the
poor will not be quite forgotten: the MEM
ory Of some of them will be kept green by
eXpendlng part OF the fund In tombstones.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
JoTTINGs UNDER THE DOME.

Senator Harrison gave notice yesterday that
ne VIII call up the Dakota Dill on friday
The House decided yesterday to devote the
2Sth instant to tho delivery of eulogies on the
late Representative Edward, of Illinois
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setor III fes'seluny insIouuceu pti Snd
per month and for partial deafness in proper
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Mr.. Henderson, of North Carolina, yesterday
introduced a bill in the House providing for
the retention in office for four years of persons
who pass the civil service examinations.
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Mr.. Osborn introduced in the House a
bill making II misdemeanor for u senator or
representative to use money or other means of
subsidy in securing his nomination, election,
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN welcomes
TO the nations capital the strong and
earnest men who have come here as dele
gates from various associations represent
ing the river interests Of the Mississippi
valley--the empire section of this conti-
nent. These gentlemen have come to the
seat Of government to ask Congress for
such action as they believe the public veal
demands in relation to the improvement Of
the western water ways-the father Of riv-
ers and its principal atIluents. Water
transportation is the only check to rail.
way combinations. Whenever the rail-
roads run up freight charges too far,
the great bulk of heavy freights takes to
water routes, II such are available. The
west and southwest are very much in
earnest iu their demand for respectful con-
sideration ind fair treatment. They were
not satisfied with the Presidents message,
because it ignored water transportation. II
their just demands are sighted and their
great interests neglected, they are not un-
likely TO elect western man to the presi-
dency in 1888, and to make sure of Con-
gress that will be able to draw the lines
fairly between water and rails.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
THE DRUMMERs' TAX ILLEGAL.
1t Is Pronounced Unconstitutional by
the United States Supreme Court.

the Inlteu states supreme Court.
case Of vital importance to this District
was decided in the Supreme Court of the
United States yesterday, and II will have some
effect ON local finances The case was that of
Samuel A. Walling against the people of the
state of Michigan. Walling the plaintiff in
error, was prosecuted in the police court of
Grand Rapids under state law Imposing a
tax on persons engaged in the business of
selling liquor in that state to be shipped from
any other state. He was a drummer for
Chicago firm, and he was charged In
one count with selling liquor at atwholesale with
out license, and In another with soliciting
and taking orders for It's sale without license
and was imprisoned in default OF payment He
appealed to the county circuit court, In which
the case was tried by jury, and he was found
court of Michigan, which decided against
Walling. The question in the case is whether
the statute under which WGlling was prose-
ented Is repugnant to the constitution of the
The court held Judge Bradley delivering the
opinion, that discriminating tax imposed by
state operating to the disadvantage of the
the aforementioned state, is, in effect regula-
tiOn in restraint OF commerce among the
states and as such Is usurpation of the power
conferred by the constitution upon the Con-
gress of the United States.
The supreme court of Michigan held that
the tax imposed by the act Is an exercise Of
the police power OF the state for the discour.
agement OF the use OF intoxicating liquors and
the preservation of the health and morals OF
the people. The supreme court of the United
| States holds that this would be perfect justi-
| fcation of the act If 1t did not discriminate
| against the citizens aud the products Of other
stntes and thus usurp one OF the prerOgatiyes
| of the national legislature.
The court concludes Its opinion ns follows:
1--WE think that the act In question operates
| ns regulation OF commerce among the states
| in the matter within the exclusive power of
| Congress- and that II Is for this reason repug.
| nant TO the constitution OF the United States
OF Michigan is reversed and the case remanded.
| with instructions TO take such further proceed
| ings as may not be inconsistent with this
| opinion" This chief justice did not take part
| in the decision
While the clause remains on the statute book
| imposing a tax upon commercial agents in this
District 1t will be collected, but 1t is probable
| that q test case will soon be made.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

government who has lived in the blue grass
region number Of years to a Philadelphia
Press correspondent. 81 don't suppose 10
per cent. Of them have suffered for their
crimes. Indeed, the man who gets the
drop on another in Kentucky is not liable
to suffer very much for 1t from the law"
This would seem incredible II It were not
confirmed by the statements of few re-
spectacle Kentucky newspapers and many
good citizens Of that state.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

TUE Charleston Nc,rs and courier finds
great consolation in the reflection that
'the responsibility for the wholesale emau-
cipation of the negroes, and for all the ills
which that unwise measure entailed upon
them and upon the country at large, will
fOreverrest upon the Republican party
The Republican party is bearing up bravely
under this tremendous weight
National Republican., 1886-01-19
The "Nationai Republican" in virginia,

The "NatiOnnl NepubIican" in NIrgihIh'
The transfer of the Richmond Wing to
Democratic hands leaves the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN the sole representative in daily
journalism of anti-bourbon ideas In Vir-
rinia. 1t will endeayor 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., 1886-01-19

The Pennsylvania Democrats ought to
have no hesitancy in re-electing Mr. Hensel
to the craftsmanship of their state commit
tee. There is nothing mediocre or common
place about IIensel. Even the defeats
which are achieved under his leadership are
magnificent.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

summarily removed, for those who have
been retained have become lukewarm In
their zeal for the party's interests, because
they hope to continue In oflice.n We are
not willing to credit Republican senators
with such indifference as to the conse-
quences Of removal to hundreds Of families
In this city.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

A FASCINATING chance for scientists and
other searchers after knowledge is offered
by Mr.. j. w. Buel In his scheme for ex-
ploring the island Of New Guinea, The
subscriptions should be a mere bagatele to
an ambitious young man, and the manifest
advantage over Arctic exploration need not
he noted. The call for volunteers is de-
scribed in the news columns.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

SOME of the sapient and solemn solons in
the south end of the capitol are making
complaint of being "overworked," We
had feared that a few Of the more impet-
uous tariff thinkers might sprain their intel
lects in their herculean efforts to help each
other, but it was not supposed possible for
them to become disabled SO early in the
session
National Republican., 1886-01-19

MORE progressive in one respect, at least,
Than our own government, the government
of Mexico has decided to establish at the
capital a worlds fair, to which manufac-
turers, mechanics, inventors, and business
men generally win be invited 10 contribute.
II is designed as permanent exhibition,
the first of its kind, in which all the best
mechanical industries Of all countries will
he represented. This is grand enterprise
worthy alike Of commentator and emu
latiOn
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE able and esteemed New York World,
in one of its enthusiastically strong ed
itorials, remarks that "the Democrats have
nine seats in Indiana to the Republicans
four, yet Logan is elected senator" sena-
tor Logan should apologize to Congress
man Pulitzer.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

In order to give matrmony a boom the
Maryland legislature proposes to reduce
the cost Of marriage licenses, Much sym
pathy has been awakened for the thousands
who are compelled TO endure celibOcy be-
cause of their inability TO buy the necessary
permit TO marry.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE free traders who are counting on
majority in the House for the forthcoming
Morrison bill are either deceived themselves
or practicing deception. The majority
against the proposition will be about 40.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
SALE EXTRAORDINARY.

On MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH, commencing at
IL o'clock, at the Scott Art Gallery, willard Hall,
with Bric.a-Brac, Furniture, Bronzes, japanese
Curios, Oriental Carpets, &c.
The sale of Paintings will take place at 3 p. m.
SAME DAY, and be continued TUESDAY EVEN
ING, same hour. Some OF the most eminent artists
are represented by choice examples. Among the
more prominent we mention, in part
Paul Weber, Luca Giordani,
II. windmeier, Elliott,
Prof. Carl Raupp, Sir Joshua Reynolds,
Edward Dubufe, David Teniers,
Rosa Bonheur, Salvador Rosa,
Gilbert Stuart lIogarth,
e. Robbie, q. f. Daubgny,
Philip Wouyerman, A. Horwamann,
Selgnac. G. f. Folingsby,
Mr.. Swing, II. S. Zimmerman,
AIRY scheffer, r. Hrth,
q. Mali, James Fairman,
Il. schlnalzigany, d. Meyer.
The sale includes the valuable private collection
of DI. George Reuling, of Baltimore, and well mer-
its the attention Of connoisseurs and lovers Of fine
art. The combined exhibit presents q rare and
splendid opportunity TO secure beautiful works Of
art which will be on exhibition Thursday Friday,
| and Saturday, Jan. 18th, 10TH and 10th, from 10
a. m. to0p.m.
Mr.. d. SCOTT, JR., will conduct thelsale.
WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO.,
janl3,0t Auctioneers.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10.


ALBAueH's-John 4. Raymond
HATioSAI-Clara Morris.
HERzoG's- Matte NiCkcrs.
DIME NiusruM-Paulinc Markham.
CUNIQuE-Narictlcs.
WASHINGTON RiNK-Ninth and K. I. avenue
EST. RiNK-Fincst skating surface in the city.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

81 COULD name thirty families, at least,
in one section Of Kentucky, every member
of which has for generations been guilty of
murder or other ofIenses against the law"
said an officer Of the law department Of the
National Republican., 1886-01-19

READERS who have grown weary of ilc-
tion and are longing for square meal of
rock-ribbed and everlasting truth may take
heart of grace-Eli Perkins is going to
write biography Of Tom Ochiltree!
National Republican., 1886-01-19

PARTIES wanting elegant apartments, where
they will be charged only for meals taken,
should call at the Hotel Arno Sixteenth street,
between / and X streets northwest. Every
thing new and first class. Location convenient
TO uptown hotels and theaters.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE dolorous days have come when a
cataplasmatlc application Of coal oil can no
longer be relied upon to cure the Payneful
disease that gnaws the vitals of the Ohio
Democracy.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

Now THAT each member of Gov. Hills
stupendous staff has expended 500 for
gold braid and feathers, the governors
presidential boom is making superb progress.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE Hotel Arno on Sixteenth street, between
and streets, IS new and elegantly fitted up,
retired accommodation. Every comfort at rea-
sonable prices. The only one OF the kind in
the City
National Republican., 1886-01-19

Sample copies Of the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN wW be sent free Of postage 10
any address drc rccks for 10 cents.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

The Senate has done a sensible thing in
passing the judicial salary bill. 1t should
have gone through both houses years ago.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

Most of the ''great fight" between the
President and the Senate is waged with the
sanguinverous pencils of special corrc-
spondcnts.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

The interesting feature of the Senate pro-
cecdings yesterday waS debate on the
fisheries question, an abstract Of which is
given elsewhere in this issue.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
MEDICAL.
PERSONAL COMFORT.

VDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
~ In open air best preserve health and lon-
geylty." Hence, the elite OF the world visit
DIR, WHITE a. SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
14l0 Pennsylvania avenue (opp Willard sHotel).
IL North Eutaw St. Baltimore for the painless treat
ment Of Corns, Bunions, Diseased Nails, and other
DOT ailments. DIR, WHITES fortieth year OF prac-
ieei his twenty-hfth In Washington. Fee, VI
National Republican., 1886-01-19

The Chicago socialists who put so much
gore in their talk are as incapable of dread
full deeds as was the Lord High EXecutioner.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THE House has added five hundred and
ninety to its enormous pile of bills. "The
cry is still they come ~
National Republican., 1886-01-19

Mr.. EusTIs's long-oXpected speech was
delivered yesterday. 1t was not so awfully
awful as the country had been led to fear
1t might be.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

WHEN it has been demonstrated that we
are getting in more revenue than is actually
needed, It will be time to consider the ques-
ton Of reduction.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press is of the opinion that
''most of the Republican senators would be
glad II every Republican olllce'holder was
National Republican., 1886-01-19

THERE ought to be no official infelicities
or misunderstanding of any kind in con-
nection with our public school management.
National Republican., 1886-01-19

"CELEsTIAL MARRIAGE" is the Mormon
name for their pet, Calling an onion rose
would not change its odor.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
+ ,LoYD's 26,CENr wAsHINGToN ExPREss.

Baggage delivered to all parts OF the city, rail-
road, STEAMBOATS,, &C. Furniture, sewing machines,
typeiwTiters &C., carefully removed. Trunks taken
To any part OF the without extra charge. Per-
sons returning TO the city can leave their checks
at either office,
TELEPHONE No. 473-3.
ONCE 1908 II st. NJ. w. Branch Onices 9th ana
u tts. N. W., baiement Howard House, DuekelVs
OF. NV, Frank Pitzer 4 Co., druggist, cor. East
JOHN O. HAwLRY,
Proprietor.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
PROFESSIONAL.
CONTAGIOUS.
NICARAGUA CANAL.

THE AMERICAN, ATLANTIC, AND PACIFIC
sHIP-CANAL COMPANY will receive sealed bids
until the BOTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1896. for the
clearing and grubblng the right of way OF this
Company's interoceanic ship canal In the Republic
Of Nicaragua.
Specifications and requirements of the work to be
done can be had upon application to the American,
Atlantic, and Pacific ship-Canal Company Wash
ington Building, No. 1 Broadway, New York.
ALEXANDER J. HAMILTON, Secretary.
ia18-W, tn s&eOd-ia3O
National Republican., 1886-01-19
q E, CREECY,
EDUCATIONAL.

SHELDoN,s DANCING ACADEMIEs-AT 1904
y Est. N. W., Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday; at 3d st. and Pa. nv. =. e., Tuesday and
Saturday. Notce-A discount Of 20 per cent. 10
those loinlng first week Of the new year.
National Republican., 1886-01-19
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National Republican., 1886-01-19
Legal.

TT J. BAXTER, ATToRNEY-AT-LAw, LATE
" Chief Law Clerk, Interior Department.
Twenty years in Civil Service. Practices before
the Courts, Committees of Congress, and Depart
ments. Room OIL, lie Droit Building, S02 st. NV.
,ia7-1m
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National Republican., 1886-01-19

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