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Year: 1879

1t is difficult to forecast the result of the
coming election with regard to local offic-
ers. All sorts of combinations are report
ed, and it is very probable that the returns
will astonish those who do not closely OBJ
serve the movements of the politicians.
1t is the usual story of every man for him
self, and it seems not improbable that this
will result in wholesale scratching, conse-
quently it is impossible to tell what will be
the outcome
Year: 1879

Our subscribers at Central P. O., Big
Stone county, are complaining that they do
not receive the Tribune regularly We are
unable to ascertain where the trouble lies.
The papers are regularly mailed and we
know leave the post-office at this place.
We have no complaint from any other
source, and can't understand why the post
master does not deliver the mail, as he
must receive il.
Year: 1879

The Swift County Advocate reports a
dastardy outrage whereby the Matthiesen
brothers lost threshing machine Some
scoundrels drew the separator into a straw
pile and fred the straw, burning the
machine so that nothing but the irons were
loft
Year: 1879

It is time to come to full stop on this
eternal wrangle over the governorship,
and either come out for or against If it
is impossible for Republican papers to sup
port the party nominees, they had much
better stop whining, than to Keep up the
bitter feeling and i'll will. 1t would be
much preferable to have open opposition
than to have half hearted grudging sup
port. P.S.-The foregoing is what We
were going to write when the thought oc-
Cured to us, for whom are we working?
the people, or the politicians and the partys
Year: 1879

If we vote the bonus we will in all prob
ability get the road, if we do not vote to
aid the enterprise there is no possibility of
our getting it. 1t is simple question of
root hog or die"
Year: 1879

10 the E,liior of The National Republican


sIRi 1t Is said the Mississippi River Com.
mission Is to meet in this city, Would it not
be we'll to bring before them the question OF
properly improving the Potomac rver2 1t
need not take much Of their time, provided
the question shall be fairly, fully aud clearly
presented by those who are familiar with it.
Let Mr. c. b, Church and others who have
clearly defined plans be invited to bring them
before the Commission and explain them.
would bo glad to have an opportunity to do so
on my part, and would also like to show tho
relation between tho river and the drainage
and sewerage Of the city.


II appears by what Is said in the papers that
there is an injunction on the Northeastern
Boundary sewer. Hope that it may be made
perpetual, and that the further work on the
large sewer near tho Treasury building may
also bo speedily arrested, for 1t Is easily dem
Onstrable that no good can como from either OF
these sewers, but must, IL finished, become ex'
Year: 1879

and civil and political rights of citizens is
logical sequence of this Democratic inva-
sion of State Rights. When the State IS


unable or unwilling to protect its citizens
from Yellow Jack, the Democrats in Con-
gress pass law instructing the President
of the United states to invade the State
with his armies and navies and whole civil
services, and make war on that fell de-
stroyer of State health. When the State
is unable or unwilling to protect its citizens
in their lives, property, civil and political
rights, then, TO be consistent, the Demo-
sion of the delinquent or eiiete State, by
the Federal, civil and military forces for
the protection ofthe citizens of the State in
these rights. Republican Nationalists must
look to their laurels or they will fade be-
fore this terrible onslaught of the DEM
Gratis on State Rights.


1t will not do to argue that Yellow Jack
is q foreigner brought into the State, and
that Congress has, therefore, under the Con-
stitution, q right to control him in the State
by virtue of its right to regulate foreign and
interstate commerce; because such con-
struction of the Constitution would necessa-
rily admit the right Of Congress to control
any other naturalized citizen in q State !;
and TO further admit that if such natural
lied citizen were evilly disposed towards the
other citizens of the State or endangered
their health, the national authority could
therefore be invoked, under the right TO reg
ulate commerce. TO fumigate and extermi-
nate within the State the offensive citizen
of foreign birth, with whom heretofore it
was and is claimed by the Democrats-only
State laws could properly deal under our
Constitution.


The action oil Congress plainly shows that
Democrats of that body have no principle
in treating the theory of State Rights when
itcomes to n question of political or sectional
advantage. If they can by State Rights dis
franchise Republicans or stuff ballot-boxes,
then State Rights must be maintained rs
Solemn covenants, sab, buff arepudiating
Southern State can be saved expenses that
honest States always chcerfully pay, and
if Northern taxpayers can be compelled to
pay those expenses, then it is different
matter, sahl State Rights in that case may
90 -, sah!
Year: 1879

To the Editor Of the National Republican:


SIR: Will you please obligo the members of
the Capitol police by giving the Captain ALA
bach "a rest ?"


This request make because it seems to
trouble and annoy him, causing him to be
nervous and act suspicious of his men. Issuing
foolish orders rs though enemies were in and
around the building at all hours. Why men
are not allowed to leave the building for any
purpose, not even for dinner. He acts more at
times as though he had been an ovcrseer on
some Southern plantation before the war or
mate OF steamboat, aud not accustomed to tho
companonship of gentlemen.


ii he has or has not been a soldier in the
Union Army, it matters not, only that he may
get rest. Yours &C.,


ONE OF THE FORCE.
Year: 1879

EACH successive day increases the disa-
grcemcnt which exists between the South
ern and Northern wings of the Democratic
party, and witnesses some fresh complaint
that each is tied to the tail of the others
kite. Indiana, for example, is known as
the tail-piece of the Solid South and is
abused therefor, while the Vicksburg
Herald, and other kindred journals, COM
plain that the great blunder of the extra
session was the blind following of the North
ern Democrats by their Southern colleagues.
But there is no danger of this disagreement
being widened into u breach. These inter-
partisan sectionalists may quarrel and
wrangle ever so much among themselves,
but when the time comes TO present n full
front to their opponents every straggler will
be found in his place in the ranks. This is
the excellent partisan discipline which will
enable TILDEN to repeat his ST. Louis grip
upon his party next year. The growls at
him, North and South, are, in fact, the best
indications of his ultimate success.
Year: 1879

IT would be hardly just to the readers OF
The REPUDI ICAN for it to allow itself to
be drawn into controversy with disrop-
utable journal that has been engaged in
Singing dirt a. this office for full year and
a-half except perhaps, in defense of its
rights and interests when assailed. The
mission of The REPUBLICAN is cast upon n
higher grade of respectability than lies in
the direction in which our unhappy CO.
temporary leads, therefore we shall not fol-
low. Then the readers of THE REPUDLT-
CAN are entitled to healthier spread than
would be afforded in the discussion of that
or any other equally indecent subject, and
we must respect their tastes We shall de-
lend our business interests whenever or
wherever assailed, at all hazards, but we
cannot consent to throw dirt with any can
didatc for supremacy in that line.
Year: 1879

EX-SENATOR FENToN is said to be boom
ing for Secretary SHERMAN. He has made
much greater political mistakes than that,
and no one supposed it possible that lie
could advocate the reelection of General
GRANT in view of the record made in the
memorable campaign of 1872.
Year: 1879

exactly in good taste, nor is II good policy,
coming as it does from defendant in sew
eral libel suits which may possibly be tried
before him in the course of time. In fact,
the threats are themselves phrascdin libel
Gus language. 1t is, perhaps, to be re-
gretted that Judge JAMES does not hail from
another State than Ohio, or that he has
not been more closely identified with Dis
trct affairs in the past; but these compare
lively trifling objections do not justify the
organ in slandering him day after day, as
it has for the past fortnight.
Year: 1879

Tom EWING goes into his campaign ont
in Ohio upon the assumption that all of the
Buckeyes are head over heels in debt. To
help them in their difficulties he proposes
plan by which they will be enabled TO cheat
their credtors-in short, to pay off their
debts in debased currency. Meanwhile,
he seems to be utterly obiivious of the fact
that this swindling proposal cannot fail to
develop the enmity of the creditor class.
Year: 1879

THE most prominent names now loom
ing up in the gubernatoral contest in
New York on the Republican side are Rob-
ERTsoN CORNELL STARIN and PoMERoY,
with dark horse yet to enter the field.
With such an array of ability and worth no
very serious mistake can be made by the
convention, unless it is bent on making mis-
takes. The general outlook of the Empire
State is most gratifying The Republicans
are united-the Democrats are disinte-
grated, and the Greenbackers are contract
Ing for q cheap tombstone.
Year: 1879

THE colored delegates in the late Louisi-
ana Constitutional Convention voted SOL
idly and persistently against repudiating
the State debt. Here is an example for
the colored voters of Virginia, many of
whom, it is reported, are inclined to take
sides against the honest debt-payers in that
State. In doing this they must necessarily
array themselves against the Republican
party which has, in Virginia, as elsewhere,
declared for honest government and honest
dealing with all that tho term implies
Year: 1879

Capt. Paul Boyton, the famous swim
mer who crossed the English Channel,
and who has Just returned from Europe,
has number of queer experiences to re-
late. At one time, while floating down
the Danube and enjoying nap he was
awakened by the dashing sound of large
mill wheel, under which the rapid cur
rent was carrying him. He could not es-
cape, and turning himself upon his face
he was carried under the wheel, the pad
dies cutting a severe cash in his head.
He was finally taken from the water by
some persons, and tainted from eXhaus-
ton and loss of blood. In crossing the
Straits Of Messina he had a desperate
fight with a shark, and though he drove
the fish off, one Of his ribs was broken
10y blow from its tail. While floating
down the Lomme he received a charge
Of shot in his upturned feet from a hunt
er who, in the twilight, mstook those
members for duck.
Year: 1879

The Atlanta, Ga, Constitution says
Gen. Gordon has purchased nineteen
hundred and sixty acres of land in Worth
county, upon which he will place large
flock of sheep. He proposes to show the
Bostonians that he knew what he was
talking about when he told them of the
profits of wool growing in the South
Year: 1879

MEssRs. G. W. VERNON & SoNs:-
Dear Srs:-On the eve ofgoiug to Snow
Hill when your request came, l take
the earliest opportunity since my re.
turn home to respond thereto.


The orchards of this county gave
promise of overbearing: till within a
week or two past; the shedding has
been so rapid and heavy Covering the
ground after every considerable rain and
windy that now the trees are not toe
full by any means.


There are none to spare, Think, al
present, but if the curculio stops right
now, and no new or further disaster
come upon the fruit and trees our crop
will be good one, probably as full as
we could wish for the finest size and
quality OF fruit.


Strawberries have been light, cher
ries have rotted, peaches are diseased,
raspberrles will be a small crop on &C.
count Of the severity Of the winter and
the unfriendly spring, and, consider
ing all this, there is not to much con
fidence in the holding on of the peach
to maturity, though the outlook is fair
over all the lower half of this peninsula,


Yours very truly, l. L. ADKINS.
Year: 1879

Alfred Spencer and his wife lives in
the classic neighborhood of Decatur
street. Last evening Mrs. Spencer un
dertook to impress upon boarder the
necessity of his paying up back dues
This boarder was particular friend Of
Alfred, and the demand of his wife was
looked upon by him not only as an as
sumption of household sovereignty but
a direct rupture of the demands Of
brotherly hospitality. From disputa-
ton about the matter, they got to quar-.
reling which by the way is a short cut
to a first class family convulsion. To
settle the matter Alfred took hold of his
wife and "fired" her down stairs. AL.
fred followed up the musical ker-bump.
ity-bump and when the rolling mass Of
kinky hair, black flesh and soiled ging-
ham arrived ut the bottom he sat down
upon her to keep her quiet and as a
persuasive administered sundry vigor-
GUS punches which had the desired ef-
feet. The wife gathered herself up and
repairing to the police station entered
suit and had the festive Alfred arrested.
This morning Alfred was arra;gned and
was compelled to pay 1915 for the little
domestic side show.
Year: 1879

ST. GEORGES, DEL, June II, 1879.


MEssIs. EDITORS The readers Of
the REPUBLICAN were very much a,
used at the brave defense and daring
challenge made by the Delaware City
druggist. Now if the editor feels him
self unequal to the task of spelling
against this prodigy, Red Lion hundred,
We think, will bs able to supply him
with substitute, as the following pos.
tai card communication, by a well
known public officer Of the above
named hundred to citizen of this
place, fully attests. The card will ex.
plain itself in a measure:


"Dear Sir notice in the REPUBLIN a
letter from st George Date 2sth Of may
and in that it referred to me in regard
to the arrest of the Snowman and tin
pedler and taken all the mony they
had about them and if you or any body
say that you ar liar an the truth is
not in you and when see will tell
you what think Uf you--'


This is verbatim copy of the pos
tai card, which is dated June 7th on
the address side of the card.


Yours Truly, ,QUERcUs.
Year: 1879

Special Correspondence Of the Republican.


PHILADELPHIA, June 18th, 70.


During this mornings thunder storm
a portion of the works of the Atlantic
Oil Refining Co. were struck by light
ming, and Immediately after fire broke
out, which swept over the vast area oc-
pied by the re6neries with terrific effect
and continued all the afternoon. The
Atlantic works are vast combination
of little refneries which have from time
10 time come into existence under diff
ferent owners, and cover several acres
Of ground at what Is commonly known
as Point Breeze. The refneries pos
sess wharfage on the Schuykill river
a mile and a half in length. These
wharves were all crowded with ship
ping, and as the wind blew lightly IN
the direction of the river q number OF
these ships were soon in flames. The
fire has created great excitement in the
city and numerous knots of people
stand on the streets watching the huge
volume of black smoke that rolls laz.

lily across the city in a northeasterly
direction. The loss cannot as yet be even
approximated, but twill be immense,
and it is said there is no insurance.


The jury in the Parr case returned
a verdict this afternoon that he died
from the effects Of strychnia, but were
unable to fix On the person who provid-
ed him with it.


Three boys last night escaped from
the House Of Refuge by scaling the
wall and dropping to the ground on the
outside. This wall is 25 feet high, and
one of the boys broke his leg by the
fall. The others attempted to carry
him with them, but finding they were
discovered, dropped him and ran. At
ter an exciting chase both were captur-
ed and returned.
Year: 1879

Samuel Patterson was arraigned al
the police court last evening OH the
charge Of the larceny Of 270 cigars the
property Of Harry Jacobs. Mr.. Jacobs
testified to officer Ddwling coming to his
house Wednesday morning about foul
O'Clock and telling him his cigar store
at the South East corner of Fifth and
Shipley streets had been robbed. The
witness went to the store and found
that the robber had gained an entrance
to the same by prying open the real
shutter. On investigation he found
that five boxes Of cigars $50 in a box,
h I'D been stolen, together with 20 cigars
wrapped in a paper.


The boxes were shown to him; and
witness recognized them as they had
the number of his factory thereon
Witness did not know who had taken
the cigars.


John @. Adams, colored, testified to
opening the stable yard gate on Ship
ley street below 4th, at about O'Clock
Wednesday morning, in order to let d
party out with their team. Saw the
prisoner in the yard, and asked him
what he wanted and also asked him
how he got in. He did not answer the
questions, but asked the witness for
bag.


He was asked what he wanted the
bag for when he replied that it was not
anybody's business what he wanted
the bag for saw him put something in
the bag though did not know what it
was. The prisoner tried to make a bar.
gain with witness, and offered to sell
him one of the boxes for SO cents.
Boxes were shown and recognized by
witness.


Witness was asked If the prisoner
was under the influence Of liquor at
the time. He replied that he did not
believe he was as he thought the pris-
oner was very good on trade. Witness
told the prisoner he would purchase one
of the boxes and told the man to wait
until he went home after the money
Witness did not go home but went to
the station house and notified the pro-
per authorities of what had transpired.


Charles Henry Adams,a colored boy,
was sworn, who said he had seen the
prisoner in the stable and also saw him
have five boxes. The prisoner had
asked witness what time the train
would 20 out, when witness told him
he did not know.


Officer Thomas testified to arresting
the prisoner at the depot. The man
had been in the United States Hotel and
when he came out he stopped at the
depot and had his boots blacked.


After the mans boots had received
a light polish on them officer Thomas
stepped up to him and told his man
to go along with him. The man walked
peaceably along with the officer until
he arrived at Sixth and King streets,
when he gave one jump and said "good
bye, Pm going" He did not go far
however, before the officer caught him
and conveyed his prisoner to the hall.


Richard Heritage, night watchman,
testified to the store being entered In.
side of twenty minutes after he had
tried the door.


Mr.. Jacobs being recalled, said that
the cigars taken from the store were
worth $4.75.


His Honor held the prisoner in S4oO
bail for his appearance at court.
Year: 1879

Esquire Hagany is confined to his
bed being very i'll from an affection Of
the kidney. Two physicians were with
him last evening and this morning he
was somewhat better but not sufficient
ly improved to be at his Office.
Year: 1879

Yesterday MT Manuel Vasquez with his family returned from six weeks trip South, which extended as far as Guavmas. on the Gulf NIr. NaSqueZ reports politics and business dull, with the exception of the Altar District. In this district times are more prosperous and the outlook more promising than for a long period past. Among the great resources of this district are the extensive placer mines, which MT Vasquez thinks it will be impossible 10 wash out in 300 years to come Many poor men are trusted for an out it for the Placers and in a few days return with sufficient dust to pay ug and buy more. As an evidence oi what is being done, MT. Nasqucz brought with him S015 ounces of gold dust and bullion, valued at $1Il9 The gold taken from the Altar Dis trict is all Of very high grade.

 Besides mining there are important grazing and agricultural interests, th' merchants are all busy, grecnback: are unite numerous and are much pre- ferrcd 10 silver. Altogether the pres cnf condition of Altar District k very encouraging and considerable gold may be expected from there this year
Year: 1879

TIE Phenix Herald evidently sees or scents something objectionable about its town. for on the 23d il says

 If Pbenix was nOt blessed with one of inc finest climates Tn the world we would have all the iseases that have their origin from the lack of clcanli- ness. When an epidemic breaks out and we lose a dear friend or relative then some acton will be taken. some nortious of our town surpusS that of the Chinese quarters in San Francisco for filth and stench.
Year: 1879

humor, and no sickly or unhappy woman can
be good d-humored and cheerful Every wo-
man ought to understand that nothing short
of deformity can make woman utterly unat-
tractive, provided she will study her points;
and points of attractiveness every woman
has. A thoroughly refined, graceful man
ner can be acquired by any woman and is a
powerful charm The best grace is perfect
naturalness still you must study yourself
and form your manners by the rule of that
art, which is but a carrying ont of the law
OF nature. But if it is your nature to be
forever assuming some unpicturesque, un-
graceful attitude, pray help nature with a
little art. If you are stout, avoid the
smallest chair in the room. If you are thin,
do not carry yourself with your chin pro-
trudng and your spinal column curvinq like
the bowl of a spoon. Do not wear himsy
materials made up without a ruffle or puff
Or founce to fill up the harl outlines OF your
bad tiaure, so cruelty defined Ly the tightly
pulled back draparies. Study the art Of
dress. We once knew a very plain woman
who dressed so tastefuily that it was an abb
solute pleasure to look at her. If you have
been moping until you are sick with the
thought of your own hopeless ugliness, be
up and doing
Year: 1879

'TwAsN'T HIS TRUNK.-A stranger satln
a corner of the car hence to New York, IN
easy attitude, his feet upon large, black
trunk The gent!emaniy conductor, going
his rounds, at the hrst station politely III
formed the stranger that the trunk must be
put in the baggage car. To which the
stranger nothing replied. At the second
station the dispensed conductor, more de-
cidedly, told the stranger that he must put
the trunk in the baggage car. To which the
stranger nothing replied. At the third sta
ton the vexed conductor more lmperatIvely
told the stranger that he must put the trunk
in the baggage car or it would be put OIL the
train, to which the stranger nothing replied
At the fourth station the irate con iuctor
had the trunk put off and left. At the fifth
station the mollifed conductor, addressing
the stranger, begged him to remember thar
he had but done what his duty required,
and that he had done it after repeated warn.
ings, and that it was solely the stranger
fault. 70 which the stranger lacomcal
replied ''Don't care tain't my trunk :
Boston Courier.
Year: 1879

Did you ever know of anything that is
ever used as comparison to trembling but
an aspen leaf?


Did you ever see the chains which occa-
sionally attempt to bind the free born?


Did you ever light your cigar with the
flames of love?


Did you ever see the arms of Morpheus?
If 81, d scribe their appearance, and say If
his legs be- equity.


Was ever your face Drowned by the sun
shine of prosperity or shadowed by the dark
clouds Of adversely?


Did you ever see an alabaster brow, an
adamantine soul, the plowshare of ruin, an
icy heart, or an iron frame:


Did you ever get stomachlul of the feast
of reason, or quench your thirst with the
flow Of soul?


Did you ever jump over head and ears in
to The waters oil oblivion?