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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

The city of Petersburg has reliable Re-
publican majority of about 1000. 1t has,
too, so many influential and intelligent
white Republicans that the bourbons can
not cheat in the count Of votes. These
well-known facts would appear to be good
and sufficient reasons why the Republican
party should rule that city, and why its
Democratic residents should gracefully sub
init to Republican rule.
But there is no such submission. An
adverse majority does not discourage the
average Virginia Democrat. He has seen
his party seize legislature by revolution
ary methods for the purpose of controlling
elections and he cannot understand why
Petersburg should not be a beneficiary OF
that theft. He knows that minority rule
has been established In hundreds Of south
ern towns and cities, and he naturally
wants to know why It cannot be set up in
any town in Virginia where his party is
In minority.
Reasoning in this natural manner the
Petersburg bourbons have prepared and
are calling on the legislature to pass bill
amending the charter of that city, so as to
put the minority on top. The bill divides
the city into wards, and so gerrymanders
IL that every Democratic vote will have
two or three times as much force and effect
as n Republican vote. The MdeE-Appeal,
a moderate Democratic newspaper printed
in Petersburg, declines TO indorse this in
fanny, but says OF IL
To attempt to nullily citizenship in this
country is n crime against God and humanity,
and under whatever pretext II Is attempted 1t is
bound to fail-as 1t ought to.
The same paper, in a well,consIdered
editorial, says
Ifthe purpose of those who arc pushing the
move for the amendment OF our cityRharler Is
to so TearraDge the several wards of the city as
10 enable a minority Of its qualified voters to
elect majority Of the members of tho common
counCil-Rnd such purpose is openly ayOwed
on the part Of many who are advocating the
proposed change-the sooner the general as
sGmbly sets its face against the scheme the
better, GdrTymandoring voting districts has
always been regarded as unfair ana hostile 10
the spirit Of free institutions. That 1t Is radi-
Cally wrong all must admit. When resorted
to- as is proposed at this time, It is exceedingly
dangerous. If the general assembly can thus
/
stiile the votes of a majority OF the gualiaed
voters OF Petersburg, why cannot the same
body do likewise with the votes OF majority
OF the voters of any other city or town In this
commonwealth? Establish the precedent and
where Is It 10 end? Suppose the Republican
party ofViTginla In 1887 get control of the
general assembly, what will prevent the adop.
tion of the same plan for giving minority Of
the qualified voters Of the city Of Richmond
or the city of Alexandria, the power to elect
a majority OF the members of the common
council of either OF those cities? Establish the
precedent, and such legislation, as radically
wrong as 1t is, will surely be resorted TO In
future whenever q dominant political party
sees nt to deal blow at the people Of any par
ticulRr municipality
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, invites the
attention Of northern Republicans to th'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
Our Delivery system.

The delivery of morning papers in this city
is done by route system, in charge OF each
route is an agent, VINO purchases the papers at
n fixed price per 100 copies, and contracts to
deliver to subscribers at so cents per month,
and he is at liberty to deliver other papers for
which he may contract on his route This
plan increases the number OF papers delivered
in n given territory, and enables him to pay
the publisher larger price, as ho is able
10 deliver thousand papers as cheaply
ns he could five hundred. The agent em-
ploys boys, under his supervision, to deliver.
TO whom he pays fixed price per week.
With view to stimulating the boys carrying
the papers to q more prompt and accurate de-
livery, the NArIoSAL REPUBLICAN, offers re-.
ward to the carrier boy on each route who
shall make the best record for delivery on the
route with which he is connected. Subscribers
will facilitate the plan by informing the boy
where they desire the paper placed, and
promptly looking aQer same in the morning to
prevent its being stolen.
Ourpatrons will confer 5.'ec'a! favor by re.
porting aSy failure Of delivery to the business
Office Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,.
Parties desiring to pay their subscriptions at
the business office instead of TO the agent can
10 so.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
PERSONALITIES.


Ex,SEHAToR THURMAs will arrive here to.
day to aid in preparing papers for the Bell tel.
ephone case.
GEN LOGAN expects to leave Washington the
2Olh with Senator Palmer TO attend Republl-
can club meeting at Detroit the 22d.
TIE remains OF the late Capt. Crawford, 81
cavalry, who died on Jan. 18, from wound
received in the attack on his force by Mexican
troops, will be removed to Philadelphia for
burial.
GEORGE NJ, PULLMAN arrived in Washington
from New York yesterday afternoon aud ex-
poets TO remain two or three days. Mira Pull
man and party expect TO leave for the south
Monday.
SECRETARY ENnicoTT and some OF tho chief
officials Of the army win go 10 Philadelphia on
Saturday TO meet the remains OF Gen. Hancock
and accompany them 10 their resting place
near NOrristown, Pa.
AMONG the Presidents callers yesterday
were: Senator AldriCh, Representatives Pld-
cock, LAwleT, with J. ii. u. DAILY Of Chicago;
Brown. Millkin, Scott, Davenport, with Jas.
W. Wadsworth, New York, and Lehlback. with
Geo. W. wiedennayeT. Of New Jersey; II. B.
Ferguson, OF New Mexico; ChRs. H. Tenny,
New YORK; n, Bl Roosevelti GEN VIM p. Car
lin, e. 7. and w p. Ransom, of Loekport, N.
", AndA L, Gordon, Of New Brunswick N, J..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
scheme of the Petersburg bourbons. 1t Is
ehaIacterlstIc Of the party.


II will strike the country at large that the
time spent by the senate In It's efforts to trip up
the President on the civil service law IS tlmo
wasted. It IS politics In It's most partisan shape,
out Of which only tho politicians, expect TO
profit Washington critic.
The President has not been accused Ivy
the Senate, or any member Of that body, so
far as we are advised, Of having violated the
civil service law.
There has been no attempt nor any mani
festatlon Of a desire to "trip upn the Presi-
dent in any way.
As to waste Of time, the record OF the Re-
publican Senate shows degree Of industry
which the Democratic House is not expected
TO initiate.
The Senate, in order TO act tconscientiously
and intelligently,, calls for certain public
papers. These are not forthcoming. For
this reason action on nominations is de-
ferrcd and the Senate, instead Of wasting
time, addresses itself to legislative business.
There never was aSenate that gave greater
evidence of lofty patriotism than this has
given in the passage of the presidential
succession bill, taking the succession from
It's own presiding officer and giving 1t 10 the
opposite party.
That bill may be defective, there may be
| occasion for constitutional amendment
covering the entire presidential question
election, succession, inability, &c.-but the
passage Of that measure by the Senate, un-
der all the circumstances surrounding the
case, was such an act as should convince
the press and the country that the Senate
is dominated by higher motives than those
OF the mere partisan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
EXEcurIYE INFonMArroN.

A new postoffce has been established at
Poplar Grove, Roanoke county, Va, Benz. ID.
Boon postmaster.
The exports of domestic cotton from the
United STATES during January 1886, were S23,-
OA9l7 and for January 1885, s2S,0i3,975.
The mail messenger service between Ben;
nings, d. G., postotiice and the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Depot has been discontinued.
The second comptroller of the treasury has
decided that naval paymnsters' clerks are en-
titled TO transportation expenses, but not TO
mileage.
The total values Of the exports of breadstuffs
nom The United States during January, 1856,
was s9,iQI3lb, and during January, 1885,
sF,6i2Il3.
There will be civil service examination for
special pension examiner and applicants for
general department service held In New York
on Feb. %
The second comptroller has made nm adverse
report on the application Of James 7. Stanford
for reference 70 the court OF claims OF his
claim against the United States for moneys
alleged TO be due for services OF the steamers
Boston, Cosmopolitan, and Delaware.
Il. y. Harris has been transferred from the
office OF the first assistant postmaster general
Transferred from tho third to the assistants
office and promoted 70 81 200. Miss j. II. Lea
man has been promoted from s720 TO 5000.
The receipts from customs. at New York dur.
lnk tut IlHt lcu uhSb VI f6UTuhTy were
81, go 0OO, Of which amount 3 per cent was
in goldi 2 per cent. In silver colnj A. per cent
in gold certificates l0,2 per cent. In silver GER
tihcates, and Ala per cent in United States
notes,
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Atkins has
received from Agent T. J.. Shehan, of the
White River Earth reservation, Minnesota, the
following dispatch There Is not word of
truth in the report that the Indiana Of Red
Lake or White Earth are arming for mischief,
or are in the least dissatisfied. The Indians in
the entire agency are quiet aud oOnIonted,"
The solicitor Of the treasury has given nn
opinion that there Is no legal objection TO the
condemnation and sale, In the territory OF
Washington, Of about 300 pounds OF SNUG
gled opium seized by Collector Beecher in the
| territory of Alaskh The opium would not sell
| for more than So n pound In Alaska While at
Port Townsend 1t would bring at least sll a
| pound
The Secretary Of the Treasury has made the
| following dismissals In the treasury j. Il.
| Reynolds, class.four; Thomas Petingole, class
four, tTeasurer,s ONCE, George y, Emory. class
| one; Mrs. N. T. Jenkins sl,000 class, sixth an-
| ditor's oifieo A. w, Riley, class two; j.. @. 3.
Colby. class one, second auditors office. Miss
| $. N, Landon,. class one, bureau OF the mint.
MIS- i. r. Brown, clGss one, supervising Rrchis
tecfs ohee. .f
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
w1rnrns,s CERTIFICATES.
The Large Income They Afford Com
sui at Hong Kong.

san FRANCISCO OAll.I
Col. John S. Mosby, the predecessor Of
Robert T.. Withers, as United States consul
at Hong Kong, called on Collector Hager
yesterday afternoon and had talk with
him In reference TO the certificates which
Withcrs has been issuing to Cinnamon, and
which so far have been accepted at this
port. When Col. Mosby was consul at
Hong Kong he received the circular In
structons of Secretary McCulloch, direct
ing American consuls TO issue certificates
to Chinese merchants and others Of the ex-
empt class, which certificates were TO be
passports for admission into this country.
Col. Mosby declined TO do so, and in n let
ter which he wrote to the department at
Washington, pointed out that such GER
tiiicates were illegal, as the restriction act
did not authorize their Issuance. He re-
peated his views on the subject to Collector
Hnger yesterday.
When seen by cal reporter Col. Mosby
said that the granting OF these certificates
is very profitable, and that a consul at such
port as Hong Kong. can make 100000 q
year by Issuing theni, "a Chinese mer-
chant he remarked, "would think nothing
Of paying $500 or more for such a certificate
II he knew that with it he could land here.n
When asked as TO what method should be
pursued in having them rejected altogether,
he suggested that the collector refuse TO
accept the next one that is brought here,
and let the bearer Of II take the matter into
court. Col. Mosby thought that Judge
Hoffman would declare them illegal, as he
has heretofore agreed with the exconsul in
his opinion Of them.
Collector Hager said that although he
has been allowed in dispatch received
last Tuesday to use his own Judgment with
regard TO the case Of Chinaman who last
came here with such a certificate, yet the
Treasury Department has ruled In favor OF
the validity Of the certificates, aud the in
structions TO Consul Withers, under which
far: He said he must obey the department
at Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
JEFF CHANDLER.
He Brings Some Inside "Pointors" from
the city of Washington.

lst. Louis Post Dispatch.l
Mr.. JefT Chandler, formerly a resident Of
this city, but now prominent attorney of
Washington, d. c., arrived at the Planters
this morning, from the national capital, en-
route TO Arizona, where he goes on business
Of professional nature. During the day
Mr.. Chandler received number Of his old
friends, who practiced with him at the local
bar, and, on more than one occasion, direct
compliments upon the unusually and eX-
traordinary success which has attended his
professional efforts at Washington brought
TO his cheek q modest blush Of aclknowl-
edgement.
10 Post. Dispatch reporter Mr.. Chandler
stated that in his opinion the published
statements concerning Attorney General
Garland's n-EleCtric stock would not dis
turb MIR. Garland's harmonious relations
with the President, and that there was
nothing in the rumors and reports to the
effect that the Attorney General contem-
plated offering his resignation as mem
ber of the Cabinet. Neither, according to
Mr.. Chandler, is there any truth IN the
story that Secretary Bayard intends retir-
ing TO private life So far as Mr.. Chandler's
observations extended the relations OF the
Cabinet to Mr.. Cleveland were OF very
pleasant nature and the members were
working In accord with each other.
With regard to the probable action of the
Senate upon presidential appointments,
Mr.. Chandler stated in substance that tho
extent, power, and influence Of senatorial
"courtesyn was something inconceiyable
TO any person who has never studied Wash
ington politics; that the question OF the
confirmation or rejection OF any appointoe
will be decided by the wishes OF the two
senators from the state In which the APP
pointment is made. II both senators are
In favor Of the confirmation Of the APP
pointee, IL was Mr.. Chandler's opinion that
the filing of charges against the appointee
would have but little weight with tho other
senators, whether they be Republican OF
Democratic, and he would be confirmed
with little question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
Northern Pacific Grant Forfeiture.

The House committee on public lands at a
special meeting held yesterday agreed TO de-
clare forfeiture Of the Northern Pacific land
grant as to all lands lying opposite that part of
the line which was unconstructed on the 4th
of July, 1870 (the date on which the committee
construed the granting act TO expire).
Excepted from the operation OF the forfeiture
are the right OF way Of the company to lands
necessary 10 its operation; all lands now
within city, town, or village sites, and all lands
puTchased In good faith from the railroad COM
pany by actual settlers not exceeding $50 acres
In any one case. In cases where u settlers
purchase exceeded 320acreshe will be allowed
OF $50 acres and make proof before the local
land office.
ON motion OF Mr. Strait an amendment was
incorporated in this bill reducing the price OF
mere
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

Ir had not been for personal pride in the
pomp Of phraseology the President and the
Secretary OF the Treasury might have accom-
plished their purpose IL they had simply rec
commended the cessation OF the coinage of sill
yer. But they had to go through with what
they had read in the New York papers, and
got II badly mixed. - Cincinnati ComH'ercia'
Gd7e,te.
There has been no time since the so-called
Bland bill became law when II has lacked
the earnest support Of majority OF the
people. There has been no legislative day
when any administration could possibly
have induced Congress to pass bill sus-
pending the coinage of the silver dollar.
No law on the statute book is supported by
stronger public sentiment than that which
stands behind the "Bland act" A year
ago the Democratic President-elect sent n
letter to Congress prging suspension OF
compulsory coinage, and that letter elected
the severest denunciation. Throughout
the summer and fall there was concerted
effort TO create public sentiment favorable
to the Presidents views, and 1t was boldly
claimed that this purpose had been accom-
plished; but when the forty-ninth Congress
assembled 1t was found TO be much more Of
silver Congress than its immediate pred
ecessor had been. "Time but the impress
sion stronger makes as streams their chan
nels deeper wear.n The President, believ-
ing as he undoubtedly did and does that the
coinage of silver dollars should be sus-
pended, was clearly right in recommending
suspension. Congress, knowing that the
sovereign people are opposed to suspension,
is as clearly right in declining to be swayed
by the appeals of the President and secre-
tary Of the Treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
The Pan-EIectrio-Boil Telephone Ca.

The Pan-Electrio-Bel Telephone Case
Representative Gibson, chairman OF the
House committee on expenditures in the De-
partment OF Justice, has received replies from
the Secretary OF the Interior and the Attorney
General to the resolution of the committee ask
ing what money had been expended by their
departments in the Pan-Eectrlc and Bell tele-
phone cases. The reply ofthe. Secretary OF the
Interior says s35, for printing, &c, was the only
torDey General says no money has been ex-
pended in his department, but that counsel
have been retained for the prosecution OF the
government suit No money has yet been paid
these counsel Their names have already been
made public. ....
The resolution under which the committee is
acting simply directs 1t to find out what
moneys have been expended by the govern.
ment in the telephone cases. The replies will
be laid before the committee at Its meeting on
Saturday next, and Mt Gibson says he expects
the result OF the committees investigation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

YESTERDAY the price for barrel of oil was
hut 1925 cents. And the value Of a silver
dollar was only about four cents more.-Er.
okdHgt,
A silver dollar would have paid for the
barrel Of oil at the price named and left a
surplus of 24.S75 cents. What other dol
lar could have done morep The malignity
Of it's enemies may be regarded as one of
the most helpful friends of the silver dol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

Courier, Democratic paper friendly to the
President, "deeply regrets that the prosecu-
tion left undone anything that could be
regarded as justification for the PARDON
Judging from such facts as have been made
public, this was one Of the worst abuses Of
the pardoning power ever known. In the
absence Of proof the country will notreallly
believe that the President had anything to
do with IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

ONE Of the many reasons why Philadel.
phia remains, and is bound to remain,
merely an exaggerated village may be found
in the remark OF the Times that it is not
the custom there to pay much attention to
any serious enterprise in the public behalf
until II has begun to manifest decided vital
ity, aud then the people notice 1t only 50
far as toturn their backs upon 1t aud try TO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

At meeting in London, on the 10th, Of
Englisbmen and Scotchmen favorable to
home rule, Lord Ashburnham said; "We
are agreed in thinking that the time has
come when the Irish question must be set
tied, and the Irish people must have the
chief voice In It's settlement" The Irish
question will be speedily settled II a ma
jority OF the commons will adopt this view
and carry II out In their votes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

THE American hen, in the quiet pursuit
Of her great industry, produces annually
an egg crop equal in value to twice the out
put Of all our silver mines. Her success
has stimulated American inventive genius
20 such skillful work that manufactured
eggs are now put on the market-warrante
good for all the uses of the natural product
except incubation. The COW and hen have
heavy scores TO settle with the inventor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

ONO should have her convicts properly
graded. If the respectable" scoundrels
who are responsible for the ballot-box
frauds in Cincinnati are sent to the peni-
tentiary, ordinary malefactors should not be
compelled to herd with them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

WHICH ought TO be saved, the Pan.Electrio
concern, or the Democratic party2 Which
ought Democratic and reform President to
pTeier?-sNCtD York sun.
Suppose, for the sakeof argument on this
suggestive theme that the two concerns are
found 10 he einseparably mixed and mingled,
what thenY One other question Taking
the history Of the Democratic party as 1t
stands from the inception Of the Kansas
Nebraska struggle to this date, does II
prove that the party is really worth savipg'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

II is understood that the pardon OF
Joseph Bork, who, as city treasurer Of
Buffalo, managed to get away with 100000
of the peoples money, was granted by Gov,
Hlll on account Of Bork's eminent services
in the cause Of reform in the campaign OF
1869. II is stated but not proven that the
President urged his pardon. The Buffalo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

The Administrations silver champion,
failing TO show up in the north end of the
capitol, has been looked for and found in
the south end, His name is Flndlay, Of
maryland, my Maryland"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
Nominee. defending themselves.

Messrs Pillsbury and Chase, nominated re-
spectivcly to be internal revenue collectors OF
the eastern district Of Massachusetts and the
district Of Maine, were heard yesterday morn
their own defense. They explained their con-
nected with the so-called Garcelon controversy
and declared that the subsequent action of the
state authorities was vindication OF their
course.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
lIEDIC.fL.
n, LoYD,s .95,CEKT. WAsHINGToN EX.
Ia PRESS

Raggnge delivered to all parts of the city
machines, type.writers, DC, carefully removed,
Trunks taken to any part Of the house without
extra charge. Persons returning 10 the city
can leave their Checks at either Ofiee.1it. .tfl
TELEPHONE NOs418-8s
Oflice 1908 y ~. ". W.. Branch Offices 9th
and B.sls ", W., basement Howard HOUSE;
Ducketps Pharmacy, cor. Paaav, and I'D Sc.
NV; Ga6'o S. N WI Frank Pitser q Co,
druggist, cor, East Capitol and 9th SIS. SIZE
II. Neg JOHN q. HAWLEY,
"a N.rtFl Proprietor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
A Colored press Convention.

A call has been issued by II. Price Williams
president of the Colofed National Press Asso-
citation, for convention, TO take'place here on
April 10, ITO transact such business as may
tend TO perfect an organization that will better
advance the eolored Journalists OF America"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12
\ Large Picture of the Administration.

George Prince, the artist, hss on exhibition
at his studio, 1915 Pennsylvania avenue, a
handsome group portrait in crayon, by o
feet, of the President and his Cabinet II was
seen by the subjects yesterday, and Is now free
sent TO New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-12

The purchase Of 500 piano for poor
house, so as to get chance to steal $3.50,
is mentioned by the Commercial gazette as
typical case of the management of the
gang that has ruled Cincinnati.