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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
A Pension for Mrs. Davis.


From the Atlanta Constitution we learn
that a number of Georgians have deter
mined to pledge themselves in personal
subscriptions to provide for Mrs. JETTER-
BON DAVIS a pension of $500 per annum
during the remainder Of her life.
The Constitution states that Mrs. DAVIS
has no reliable income; that her planta-
ton brings her in debt almost, and that
owing TO the failure Of her publishers sne
realized hardly anything from her book.
II seems TO US that If the matter Is
promptlv taken in hand by energetic per-
sons here 1t will not be difficult matter
70 get Virginians to undertake TO raise
like sum of $500 for Mrs. DAVIS. Indeed,
something of this sort was talked about a
wear or two ago; but il was then under
stood that Mrs. DAVIS was averse to any
such idea. Her circumstances have GER
tainly altered since then, and we pre-
sumo that the Georgians know what they
are about in the movement that they have
made.
At the last session Of our General Assem-
Div a quiet but thorough canvass of its
members was lAldtlt WIZ bAiN Wv" - ''N~o-
tanning if votes enough could be counted
on to pass pension bill giving Mrs. DAVIS
about $500 per annum. The responses
were very favorable indeed until the ques-
ton Of the constitutionality of the pro-
posed measure was raised. After that 1t
was seen that it would not be advisable TO
introduce the bill. But there ls no legal
or other objection TO the Georgia plan.
and we trust that it will be adopted IN
Virginia and in other southern States.
We have plenty of people of fortune who
will gladly subscribe.
The South will become the scorn OF hei
enemies, and will put 70 shame her friends
If she permits the few remaining wears OF
the widow OF the Confederate President
to be passed IN poverty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
The Australian Ballot.

We in Virginia have allowed the other
States to experiment upon the Australian
ballot, whilst we have steered clear of 1t.
The Albany Journal declares that whilst it
has said nothing about the old system of
voting. that system is "immeasurably
preferable to the hodge-podge from which
the Empire State is now suffering" And
one of our Ohio exchanges says In truly
western phrase that instead OF attempt
ing to patch up the kangaroo, it would be
better to cut of It's tail close behind its
ears"
These comments upon the Australian
ballot Justify the people of Virginia for
having proceeded slowly in the work OF
ballot reform. Perhaps by the time our
next State convention assemblies to frame a
new constitution for Virginia the best
mode of balloting will have been dis
covered or invented.
There is much to be said IN favor OF q
secret ballot; but il Is not for that reason
10 DO assumed that the Australian system is
the best possible one tor Virginia.
The presence of a large negro population
changes all the conditions of ballot re-
form
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Against the Nicaragua Canal.

Great opposition 70 the Nicaragua-canal
bill is beng developed in Congress; and as
the current session will end on the 4th of
March it may be possible for the oppo-
nents of the bill by 6libustering and other
wise to prevent the passage of the bill In
the House Of Representatives.
Mr.. HOLMAN, Of Indiana, the great OBJ
iector. is ready to begin the fight. So is
Mr.. BRYAN. Of Nebraska.
The bill. We suppose, can command q
majority whenever it comes mp for pass.
age but the fact that nearly one third OF
the session has already expired, leaves
little room for hope that the bill will coon
become q law. aud # not soon, we fear
never. But the scheme has so much
merit that We shall continue TO hope for
Its success in weathering the storm Of OPP
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
A WASHINGTON LETTER.
One Firm I'm Buffalo spends Moro
Money at tho Buffalo POst-office
than all the Banks and News
papere combined.

A Washington 3D. c. letter says, that the
post-oflce authorities at Washington report
that one firm in Buffalo-the Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association-spends annually
one hundred thousand dollars (SlOO,OOO for
stamps alone, in carrying on their eKtensive;
proprietary business. This Is more than all
the banks and newspapers Of Buffalo COM
bned spend for postage.
Here's firm which has grown, step by
step. through many years TO greatness The
reason for this wonderful growth has been
that they have faith in what they sell, so
much faith that if they can't benefit or
cure, they don't rant your money
For many years they have been selling DR..
Pierce's remedies-one, Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, for regulating. and in
vigorating the liver and purifying the blood;
the other, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
the hope Of weakly womanhood, and they've
been sold for years, sold by the million bot.
Ties: sold under a positive guarantee OF
benefting or curing, or your money Will be
refunded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
The Shipments of Gold.

There seems to be in some quarters grave
apprehensions that the steady addition of
a, 900. 900 a month of paper money to our
circulation is driving gold out of the coun-
try. and timid people are beginning TO APP
prehend suspension of gold payments by
the government and the banks. and con-
seQuent premium upon the metal.
So says New York paper. But the Sec
Rotary of the Treasury says that he is
ready 10 bet that there will be no pre-
MUM on gold by the 1st of June 1--WE think
it Isl. He is confident that he can main-
tain the parity Of gold and silver, and is
determined to do it. United States bonds
can be sent 10 Europe if necessary.
1t seems to us that Secretary FosTER is
over-confdent. but all the same we are
glad to find him occupying the ground
that he does,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
" w ~ w Ii a -
LOTHROP.
TEMPLE
DRY-GOODS STORE,
corner Broad anlA1anS streets.
ABOUT
XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS
HERE.

We never heard OF such q gathering
of Handkerchiefs before. You perhaps
never saw so certainly never in
Richmond. Getting them right from
the makers lets us put such little prices
on them.
1t is with our Handkerchiefs as with
our Linens-You don't need to be Linen
Wise to buy with safety here-All you
need think of is this Does it suit you?
Is it the right size and quality Linen
you know you will get--and the pure
kind, too. The price you know will be
little enough in every instance. Good
points to remember, for during these
busy days you won't have time to exam
inc and test to sec if you are getting
Linen, and Of course for a present you
won't care to give anything but Linen
Handkerchiefs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

Tho Washington Post quotes the hon.
GEORGE ID. WISE as expressing much DOUBT
whether the national quarantine bill can
be passed at the present session OF Con-
gress.
If Congress does not pass such law at
this session. then the advocates OF an ex-
ira session will have been very mueh
strengthened
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

One Of tho most remarkable things IN the
world is the composure and resignation "i'n
which the average mortal bears great eaiim-
ity, os compared with his rebellion against pe''
grievances. -Eortolk Landmark
Il is also remarkable how well we bear Quiet
people's fIl-luck.-Riehmond Dispatch
And, likewise, how sweetly ana rosigneui'
other people bear ours.-NorfoR Landmark
Well said. MURRAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

General ALBERT 0BDwAY. formerly Oh
Richmond. now a resident of Washington.
and commandment of the National Guard
ofthat city. has caused one Lieutenant +. H.
GRAHAM to be reduced 10 the ranks TOT
writing him an impertinent letter. ,
The trouble arose from the award oil
prizes at rIfe-practice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Mr.wnson Reelected Chairman.

Hon. W. l.. WILSON. OF West Virginia.
has been re-elected chairman Of the new
Executive Committee Of the National As.
ISOLATION OF Democratic Clubs.
No man has grown in reputation more
rapidly than MIR. WILSON. lilo has proved
himself 10 be able. faithful, and coura-
Reous. He Is born leader Of men.
And yet be was first nominated for the
House OF Representatives whilst he was q
professor In the University Of West yir-
einia--s man OF letters kaown only as an
instructor Of young men. We might say
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
OT7ERBURN LI7HIA " A7ER

The effect Of the water is TO regulate the nri-
nary secretions and 10 act powerfully on the kid
news, causing the urine to flow freely and cor
recting entirely that extreme acdiiy OF the urine
which IL often so troublesome and painful, and
Il acts gently on the bowels-its good euects IN
this last respect being perceptibly felt after
using for several days.
II corrects acidity Of the stomach, aids diges-
ton, stimulates the appetite, and builds mp the
used in large quantities without feeling any full
ness or inconvenience A Just estimate OF its
merits cannot be had unless it is used regularly
for a week or ten days
Unsurpassed as q table water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

We cannot agree with the Tunes on the
currency question, but we can applaud lts
excellent article of yesterday in opposition
TO the converting of Congress in extra SEES
SION next spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

We have received LippincoPs Monthly
MAGAZINE for January from j. W. kANDoiiH
& Co. This number contains "A racine
Encounter" by MARY Z. STIoKNEY. com
nlete
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

BLEACHED DAMASK LUNCH SETS.
They come In plain and fancy borders ana are
the finest goods we ever offered at tho price.
The cloths are 20 yards long, with one dozen
napkins 20 match, and the price only S2.5O TOR
the $3.50 quality; $3.50 for the 90 quality, ana
s. tor the S6 quality perset r..
OPEN-BORDER KNOTT D. F r z
BLEACHED DAMASK LUNCH SETS at $500,
$3.50, sS. 80, and 81. ..- .,.,.,,,
HEMS1ITCHED DOUBLE-DAMASk LUNCH
SEIs. cloths 80 yards long by Pa vide, with
one dozen napkins 20 match, only sl5 Tor the
$40 quality ......., ,,,.,,,, .
HEMSTiTCHED DAMASK LUNCH SETS in
light blue nj IS for the $40 quality.
IRIsH-POINT LINEN TABLE SQUARES in
new designs, from OIL up 70 s4.37 each:
IRISH-POlNT LINEN BUFFET SCAktS only
$3.50 each. ,..,.,.r
FANCY-BORDER DEMASK TOWEL, size
25x53 inches, at SOC. for the regular DOC. quail
ity. e,rr,De-
sl.gs Tor the $3.50 quality, and the ia size OF
81. So for the "a quality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

LADIES' ALL-LINEN EN-
RROIDERED HANDhERCHIEFS
in numerous designs.
LADIES ALI-SlLK EHBROlD-
Erred HANDkERCHlEFS, In
white and colors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
LEV V DAVIS
NEW HOLIDAY GOODS !
NEW STYLES!
NEW PRICES!

- cases came yesterday, and placed on o S1Se
mis- morning. NOM Is Tue TINE TO BUY,
and the sooner tho better while the selection ID
here. H.. 49,
Don't put OIL buying on any account, ior the
last few DAYS before Xmas will DO one granu IIsn
and II will be impossible to then make selcc-
tons with any sort Of satisfaction
Rain, hail, snow, sleet, mud, or anything else
should not induce you to postpone your holiday
purchases even for one day. Buy WINE the
goods are here and when you can receive atteu'
ton which you canuO, get later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Woodward & LOthrOp.
DOSES. 1O5 EAST BROAD.

DOSES, 1O5 EAST BROAD.
HOLIDAY AND H0USEFURNIsHlNG GOODS.
IL You intend investing In goods in our line We
are confident IL will be TO your advantage 20 see
our stock and prices before making your pur-
chases. - -
DINNER AND TEA-SETS.
u I0O-piece Dinner-Sets, English porcelain,
underglaze decoration, $40 set TO be s7.29.
80 44-piece Tea-Sets. 80 set to be s2.99.
Our I04-piece DInner-Sot, decorations, new
shapes, hand painted, $3.50 set 10 be Sl2.27.
10 lOO-piece Sets, > decorations as the above,
ais set 70 be sl0.1d.
Carlsbad China Tea-set, SO pieces, decora-
tions, our $3.50 set to be SO.
56-piece American Granite Tea-set, our SO
set 70 be s4Sl.
GLASSWARE.
Table-set sugar, butter, cream pitcher, 15c.
Banded Goolets, DC
Jelly Saucers, &c.
Tankard Glass Pitcher, our SOC. style 25c.
Glass Castor, bottles, 63c
500 Celery-Stands, l0c
Crystal Buffers, with covers, 4c.
Cake Salyers, 24c.
1hin-Blown Tumolers, SC.
Whiskey Classes, SC.
Decanters. 23c.
MOlasses-C ans, SC.
Half-CaIlon Glass Pitchers, 17c.
Water Set 10 tumblers, pitcher, glass wsiter),
99c.
Glass stand-Lamp, Burner. Chimney, 10c.
CROCKERY.
Bowl and Pitcher, SOC.
Seml-Grante Plate, Finch, 4c.
Iron-Stone China Dish, 15-tnch, 1Sc.
China Cuspadores, decorated, SIC.
Vegetable Dish, with cover, acc.
L-Gallon Iron-Stone Pitcher, 12c.
Bowls pint. &c.
Iron-Stone China Mug, SC.
CHAMBER AND TIN-SETS.
30 American Porcelain 10-Piece Chamber
Sets, our % set to DO e2.
Tin-Set. 5 pieces, assorted colors, sl.
mber-set. 10 pieces. American porcelain.
hand painted, our s5 set 10 DO $780,
Chamber-Set, ~ pieces, new shape, handsome
decoration, our el4 set to be 5000.
Our $40 Chamber-set. IL pieces, latest styles,
TO DO $3.50.
$3.50 Tin-Sets 10 be s1.75.
LAMPS.
Library Lamp, decorated shade, IL inches
New York burner, our 80 lamp 10 DO s1.S7.
Table Lamp, decorated shade and stand
brass mountings, our $3.50 lamp TO DO el.75.
Hall Lamp, assorted colors IN shades, all COM
plste, put up at your home, for 81.
Library Lamp, 14-inch decorated shade, with
Prism Glass fount, our $3.50 lamp TO- DO $3.50
Table Lamp, porcelain shade, lArSe burner,
egc.
Banquet Lamp, s2.99.
Piano Lamp, Is. ROSES,
de 81 los east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
silk at 90, 75c., and OIL.

We call particular attention to our AEN'S IN
ITIAL HANDKERCHlEfS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

Here indeed is a fine assortment.
LADIES' ALG-LlNLN. IN plain
white. hemstitched, embroidered,
scallopcd and hemstitched Dor
ders, black and Col0red borders,
and initiated. -
LADIES' ALLSILK ENBROlD-
Erred IA pure white ana colors.
We have added 70 his line %
dozen EMBROIDERED HAND
KERCU1ECS that were Bee. These
are well worth 5Oc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

LADIES' ALL-LINEN HAND
KERCHIEFs, in PLAIN white, hem
stitched, drawn work. corded,
black and colored borders aud
initiated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

LADIES' ALL-LlNEN EN-
BROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS
and LADIES' ALL-SlLk EN-
BROIDERED ANDkERC HE'S.
A great variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

that Mr.. wnsos has never hesitated TO go
whore Democratic principles led him.
He has achieved fame aud been otherwise
successful because he was not afraid to
syow his opinions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

LADIES' ALL-LINEN EN-
q BROIDERED AND LADIES' ALL
ID /, SILK EMBROIDERED HANDKER-
CHIEFS. splendid selection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
Useful Thin6S in Mems
ClOth1n6.

A SUIT or OVERCOAT at SO will
make a sensible and welcome present.
We mean the kind we are going to sell
this week. The best.made, the best
fitting, and best-wearing garments IN
America for $40. All the new and sea-
sonable NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Worsteds, Fancy and Black Cheviots,
Meltons, and Beavers All styles
single and double-bressted. They are
the same suits which sold earlier in the
season at Sl2, $3.50, and some as high
as Sl5, but
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
BIZ Y HERE!
The Holiday Season Is
Upon Us.

If YOU have had reasons to put of
buying during the last week or two, you
can surely have none now. A visit to
our store and an inspection of the use
full and elegant things we will offer
during the week will easily help you to
make selection appropriate for holl-
day gift.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

AnIetters ana kilograms must DO addressedto
GHI DISPATCH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21

Readlng notices IN roading-matter type n'o
lines or less, si: IN nonpareii loaded, 75c
Card OF rates for more space furnished on ap-
Hlication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-21
HOLIDAY LINENS.
JUNCH SETS.

Another lot came IN last night and tho prices
are right. They make as acceptable a gift Is
anything in our entire stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-03

for the vessel machinery and fittings and tho placing
and securing of her amOr. The contract provides Ior
her completion by April l, 1885 She l. OF VOL
known tvpe but exceeds In size any Of her predc-
cc,,or, in the United states Navy and the majority OF
such foreign vessels Her principal dimensions are
Length on load watcrnc 2i0 feet; breadth OF beam
50 feet normal mean draught. II Il ieet esuhia'eo
ho-,. >. v~. l,.,OD: guaranteed speed on trail 90
knots: sustained sea speed. ~ knots endurance Al
10 knots $4,000 marine miles. Her complement %
crew will be 4GG.
In vcv Of the increased displacement OF the vessel
the DEPARTMENT has introduced features OF protection
hitherto unattained by h type. and to allow weight
~ mochincrv sufficient 10 insure reasonable man
.onanco ~ sDccd she has three complete decks, IN
cIudinc the protective deck. and large NuiTr'rH''nrc
omd.ldrs which l. cut away forward ana ait ana
ends AT the cght-inch gun harhettc'. oiic ma wv"
p,s,s with a fighting top and electro nSht t'p Oh
zach and viii carry sufficient icre-and al SAIL 70
.d h., I'm = ssawav. The niclclstccl 1rnoi- pla''
g, no nut mon her will amount 10 III : IONS \
,. ~ ceurio.o will be worked above the protective
.o,- counlctelv surrounding the ship and extending
49, - be,cht ot four feet above the waterhhe' me
smn will carry four 7-inch brecchl'adihe HhcN'
,,,1,,rtod an the main deck forward and aft IN the
contrc line i'm elevated steel barbcteS VAIN "l'\
co,ical hIITets around tine guns zen '""'n mp"
cain, cuns mounted in the ,uperStructure' III S"cn
, ,r.v that four OF them can IRE rlTl' ''o'"' ' "
., iobt os,crn AND five on either BEAM ana each
Ia nr,tcctcd by a steel -cgiheh'ai Nn'o"'
q aDaor rordd.frn guns. each having -1hc" ST.
.a, nrotcction: six 3pOundcr r'lpidiI'he eu"'
1our Gatling guns, and SIX torpedo tuoc@'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-03

Cincinnati the Ncw-iork Navy YARD the Naval
Academy pTactice-ship building at Moore q sons e
E,izabcthpor. " j. and torpedoboat No. 2. builine
al the Iowa Iron Work., Dubuque, Iowa. The ne"
ships now hullding do NOT represent any speclhc CLASS
| or model existing abroad although they have some
points Of resemblance: but in everything essential
they are individual in character and are intended u
.urpa,. such types they may be called upon u
encounter.
Bette proof Of this latter assertion Is not heeDed
than extract, quoted from me report OF j. H. bliee'
"A member Of the Council Of the Institute oi Naval
Architects, % England and naval architect Oh sI'"'
experience and wide reputation. who made an eN
tended uspection Of every department having 10 %
with the building and fitting Of warships IN TINS
country year ago The following are few extracts
The American warships quite equal to the
best Of the Engi h. .e,. .
80. /. cruiser is. however. the most important OF
the cruisers. She Is called commerce DESTROYER
and /, popularity known the Pirate The building
~, ,uch 4 ,hiD a, No. l., which we have nothing 70
cone with. certainly Is an indication Of what America
Is capable Of both in conception and construction,
and / have thought il Of sufficient interest t. lay
before this institute for consideration and discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-03

~. rnor. thou a b,ief outline sEetcn Oi us s,o.tcI
This fact may be- proudly t'",n ~ nee
without any sugar-coeinE; II" -, HIM land 10 the
Yankee shin. The design, of her nun 49, leading
Ia, ~ tbc unreau M Construction. WHO" 49,,
dI,.c,nr was Commodore Theodore H. Nsto, IN
designs of her engines. boilers anu a.' 'roducgns
cIudinc tho III ne screw, Arrange nrh'. a. tnmodoqc
Of tn. Bureau ~ steam Enfti ',II'T ior Tho nrma-
,ieorgn W. Melville ~ its chl't H"', pi,'rcr aud
ont and ornnr ave from the Bureau 81 l"tnmcnt
The Bureau OF Equipment dr'lt,u , ,t and com
and gttugs generally Tor the acconilou1'r tn con
forts Of officers and crow ,Nhu 1T, ~ american
III rd ,naninulafed a the furnace. AZ ,i,r york.
e' 49, " nac1inns and ON the ways by Amenc'" WV"
.,o rnav he baptized. II
IN" r,orce destroyer Of the most e'ocN', ,t
20 ~ lin har, - ma imum speed OF twenty "llI ,riil
~ ,,r, likely twcrtvtwO knots an io,'I . tlod 10
I"r mi coal capacity Of 1000 ons uS If action
,r,te 100 davs mt "A tcI-knOt spccu' hid With
81 G2iO miles. or more tl:'h "''
out recOalnE. ,. are 400 feet length on
Aha trod Unterlinc - feet = - ,nI..,. and $50
bonn, DO feet IL inches mean I'M liz, a horse
IONS displacement. Her 'l.,t A. selected by Oh"
uny'er III II 600 Her armament a, Iro,ch. lnadng
Pp"cI " nrdn.nco will he one Snch DtceDn and
sa two G-inch eight finch WV ti,,r Guns.
four lpoundcr rapid firing gun , crnLle an ordinary
I'm anncarance the vessel WIZ IN ,n bnrbetteS or
crctant murine steamship WIN w. or t.o.sel for
", ,on.idnS for runs upon n "arI MIN
,hn rosson that her character WGNt ". n"nniv and
,ho got. yrithIn rnngc OF vc7sel 81 I'm ,,nc Her
,hen only exhibited 10y the nruS =" nth oivr her an
t,rn ,nacts and three smOkeplpeS VIII ~ ctonnshIp
wv nhSI r,wcb like the Hamburg Line in.nti
@riumhia and some Of the oincr III, 49, 4. filling
ouontic flyers She has Stocl. d tnor hus and Will
- coIIuoSe between the outcr anu anin.t the shots
VI ,,nrrisc effectively pro"Cteu ,,u rrprpsent
b" Othrr"lNc Wv" a, , whole the vessel VIII Ptt.tad
from an "henA' ~, noworful. ecOnomlci.' noVoi
the la.oH oon,SodyIng the highest results Vi W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-03

four ships Of the Navy were from American ue-
sgns and built in American workshops. and under a
Rcpblican Administration; that most Of the vessels
but in In, Cleveland Administration from English
designs purchased with money from the Federal
Treasury and that in some instances the NeSSeS were
neXt 10 heinz failures m; extensive changes were
1nado-notaby the Philadelphia, which was dangerously
tophcavv until alterations were made and the batic
shin +, Nay which would not have hoatcd had she been
built upon the original designs. But the vessels De
signed since General Tracy became secretary Oh the
Navy are all Yankee drawings, materials and all
Tie now Navy, as it is popularity known received
as first start in 1SS1, when. under the direction OF
secretary Of the Navy William II. Hunt the hrSt
Naval Advisory Board appointed to report upon
the pressing needs of appropriate vessels required 10
repla,e the old wooden vessels many OF which were
100 far zone for repairs while Others were fast gong
The lack Of interest in naval development for the
Nftecn wears following the of the Civil War was
limit d in Congress almost exclusively to the repre-
senta,iyes from the Western states, who could not
he made 10 see that Navy was really needed az part
of the defnccs of the United states and their votes
together with those of the Democrat, who preferred
that The United states should be wiped from the list
Of Naval Powers than that the Republican Adminstra
ton should have the money spend for the recupcra
ton OF he Navy allowed il 10 fall into condition of
decrepitude and decay The cry Of the Democrats in
with all facts in mind the history of the new Navy
makes strong claim upon the pride and affections OF
patriotic and grateful people