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Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

n few years ago every paper pubs
lished north of Mason aud Dixon's line
was filled with advertisements com
mencing with the picture of forlorn
looking negro woman in tow shirt,
with bandanna tied round her head,
a stick and bundle in her hand, and
running like a rebel before Grant, fol-
lowed by such words as: /" Run away
from my plantation on Sunday last,
Susan, q likely young wench, nearly
white, good looking, very intelligent,
medium size, about eighteen years old
and good field hand, the property of
the undersigned. Any one who will
capture aud return said slave to my
possession shall be handsomely re-
warded."
In the last eight years the Democ
racy have wept and cursed, aud cursed
and wept again, over the loss Of
Susan" because the good looking
field hand is no longer the property
of the undersigned" And they have
gnashcd their teeth and bewniled the
loss of those pretty pictures, (?) and
the disappearance.'of their favorite liter
ature from the columns OF the newspa-
pers. The world rolls on; and the
husband and father and brother Of the
property of the undersigned" is a
citizen and voter" Susan" reioices
to know that she is human being.
And the editor of the Salem Mercury
of the 10Th inst says that "the colored
people are generally industrious, law
abiding citizens" feels inclined to en-
courage them, wishes them a happy
time and prosperous future, and ad-
mits that "prGu,1ices against these
people are gradually giving Day be-
fore the march Of an enl,ghhned phi
lanMfopy" And he further makes the
admission that "Mey are part oJ
tie human .tdmily."
notwithstanding all this, would no,
the editor rejoice if the Democracy
could find someone who could beat
Grant in the next campaign? Someone
pledged to the slime honored principle.
of Democracy" who would for fail
remuneration return "Susan" to tht
undersigned" and the "pretty pic
tures," and the cherished literature
of the olden time? We pause for Q
reply.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
should be punished to the full extent

should be punished TO the full extent
of the law. We are of the opinion,
however, that this is gotten up for po-
litical purposes. Our reasons for this
are:
1st. If the crimes had been COM
mitted, the Democrats would have been
anxious to have investigated the affair
at the commencement of their admins
tration, so that Woods and May, or ary
other parties who might be guilty Of
crimes would be brought to justice be-
fore they had an opportunity to escape.
And their putting it off until they were
gone, substantates that belief.
ID The fact of the parties all being
in town together for months after the
change of administration, and no steps
being taken to bring the guilty ones, if
such there were, to justice, proves that
there was no crime committed; or, that
the party in power was negligent of duty
and to that extent were accessory there's
to.
Sd. II the party in power have been
derelict in duty, they have lain them>
selves liable to charge of malfeasance
in office, and their bringing out these
indictments at this late date would con
Wet them, even if they are sustained.
4th. The publishing of the indict-
ments before any arrests were made,
contrary to all common practices, shows
conclu>ively that the calculation on
the part of the present officials was, to
allow the parties charged ample time to
escape, and thus give them a heavy
lever to be used in the coming cam,
paign.
These, aud o; her reasons which might
be given, prove conclusively that the
party in power have grossly neglected
their duty, in allowing persons guilty
of crime to escape unpunished, and
thereby incurred heavy guilt upon
themselves that they were cosni,
zant of the crimes committed, were ac
cessory thereto and shared the plumber,
or, the whole thing Is a fabrication
from beginning to end, concocted for
political effect. The three horns are
presented, gentlemen, for you whici,
will YOU take
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
DALLAS, SATURDAY, DEC. q
Merry Christmas.

Again we are on the eve of another
celebration of the day of all days"
dear to the hearts Of Christians. Varied
are the scenes brought to mind, as we
roll back the tide Of nineteen centuries
and bring anew to our vision the genesis
of that grand plan which was to
free the people from the thralldom of
sin, and open up to them an avenue by
which they might escape tho horrors
which had hitherto threatened them
"Peace on earth, and good will toward
all men," was the grand song of deliver
ance which greeted the ears of anxious
listeners at that time, and the same can
with equal distinctness be heard to>day
by all who will pause aud listen. Great,
grand, and glorious is the theme of
Christianity, and we'll may we deem
any day merry one, which is celebra-
ted as the anniversary of such an
event. Merry Christmas then, is
the salutation which should be used by
every one who has the proper regard
for his fellow man, and whose heart is
warmed by the better impulses Of hui
manity. A merry Christmas may it
be--to the aged patriarch, who has
withstood the trials and temptations of
life, aud who is just ready to pass to his
final reward.-To those Of middle age,
who are now in the heat of the great
battle of life, contending with its trials
and dificulties.-To the youth, who are
just embarking, but turn from great ox-
pectations in the future, 10 bestow again
a transitory glance at things of the
present.-To all classes, from the aris,
tocrat to the plebian, we extend an old
fashioned /" Merry Christmas
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
EX-SENATOR WILLIAMS In THE
CABENET.

The appointment of the Hon. Geo.
II. Williams to the position of Attorney
General is an acknowledgment of that
gentleman's ability, as understood by
the heads of~the Government, and will,
we feel assured, meet the approval of
his constituents here. From the time
Mr.. Williams entered the Senate to
the present, he has steadily risenin the
estimation OF the people; and his
acknowledged ability, added to his
consistent course, has won for him the
laurels which he now enjoys. On the
morning of the 18th inst large nuns
Der OF gentlemen from the Pacific
Coast, including members of Congress,
ETC., waited upon him to tender con-
gratulations. In reply to them Mr..
] Williams spoke as follows
g i promise all whom it may concern
that when am at the head of the De-
partment of Justice IN this Government,
so far as the jurisdiction of that De-
partment may go, its mandates will be
dispensed without fear or favor, with
equal vigor and respect for all classes
and conditions of me1. | know not
what there may be in the clamor now
made abont official lelinquencies in
Federal Offices, but SO far as exposure
and prosecution of steh delinquencies
devolve upon the Department of JUS
tice, no partizan consideration will have
weight, and no pains will be spared to
bring the guilty to speedy, condign
punishment | deepB regret that in
some portions of the quntry spirit OF
lawessness seemed to prevail. | will
favor every consideration Of kindness to
induce obedience to law but if no
ether means will answG, then | am for
using the whole powerpf the country in
the most vigorous and Effective manner
TO crush out conspiracy against the
peace of society and tho safety of unof-
Tending citizens. GoFernuents are
primarily established ts protect the
weak against the strong. and if this
Government fails to pehorm its funcn
tiops in that respect, ii has n poor claim
TO the support and loyalty Of its citi>
zens No one in sight oi recent events
in New York or elsewhere can take
office now and escape the viilant eye
OF the people, aud uothisg but com>
plete aud upright devotion 10 duty WILL
give general satisfaction. | shall strug
gle to meet the popular demands as
well as to meet the expectation Of my
friends with how much success time
aud events sill determine have the
honor to be the first Cabinet Officer
taken from the Pacific Coast-Callior-
MIA. Nevada, Oregon and the Terri.
tories Of the far West may uow con
slider themselves recognized aud repre-
scuted in every branch of the Govcrn.
ment | do not effect indlii,3e1cc to
party matters, because haie been
elected to Office | belong to|the Re
publican party believe in IL princi-
Piles and politics, and | have profound
conviction that its ascendency ior some
time to come is necessary to the pre-
servation Of peace aud enforcement oil
law. Subordinate TO my official obIga.
tions, verything that can reasonahl,
and honorably, shall earnestly do tc
secure its triumph in the next Presi
Dental election"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
WHAT MKT death and lie!

WHAT NExT?-Death and destruc-
tion seem to be, holding high carnival
all over the land Confagrations have
ruined some Of the finest portions Of
our country, as we'll as one of the largest
and richest cities Of the Union. Chol>
era and other contagious disorders have
swept their thousands, and now comes
the news of drifting storms of sand in
lower California, which covered and de-
stroyed large amounts of property and
some lives. The town of San Diego is
said to have been visited by one OF
these storms, recently, which was de-
scribed as terrific. Surely, life and
property is uncertain, and as we con
template the various destructive agen-
cies which have been at work we wonder
what next will come IN the capacity Of
destroyer.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
TOO TRANSPARENT

Much has been said by the Demo-
cratic papers Of the State concerning
the defalcation of the Woods-MaY al
ministration. Before the last election,
charges of a serious nature were made
against the Republican officers of State,
aud the people were assured that if the
Democratic party was successful that
these frauds would all be searched out,
and the guilty parties brought to justice
Time rolled on; the Democrats were
successful the Legislature assembled
the question was canvassed much was
said about bringing Woods and May to
justice, but il finally died out and these
two gentlemen, after waiting several
months to see If the matter was to be
investigated, became disgusted and left
to attend TO their own business. Nearly
two years have elapsed, and now comes
a list of five indictments (D purported
to have been found by the Grand Jury
of Marion county against s. 4. May, as
Secretary of State, for embczzlement Of
public funds, during his term of Office,
to the amount of about $4,000 At
the time the charges were first hinted
at, the leading Republican papers of the
State said that nothing would be done
about the matter until just before the
election, when the Democrats would
bring it up to be used as a political lever
in the next campaign Has not this
prediction been verified? The matter
has rested for months and nothing been
said about it, until We are just on the
eve of campaign, when the broken
key has been repaired, and the old note
again sounded. "But," says our Dem
ocratic friends, g these indictments
have been found by a Grand Jury COM
posed of FIVE Republicans and two
Democrats. Suppose they have? Ev-
erybody knows how easy it is for q
shrewd lawyer to manipulate so as tc
get an indictment against party, be-
fore one of our Grand Juries, and the
jurors all be honest, well-meaning men
AL understand, also, that because al
Indictment is found before Crane
Jury it is no positive evidence of crime
The most ridiculous thing connected
with this whole matter, however, is tha
the managers of this affair should take
the pains to get an Indictment agains
on officer charged with high crimes ant
misdemeanors, aud before the accused
is arrested publish the indictment tt
the world, and like the boy who wa
going to butt the bull off the bridge
take their laugh before hand, for fea
they miss it entirely. We are no apol
ogist for the crimes of Mr.. Woods, Mr.
May, or any man, public or private
We say, if Dir. May is guilty Of th
charges brought against him, that b
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

THE LAST SENsATroE The last
sensation in political circles, is the pro-
ject of impeaching President Grant, by
the Democrats. On what groends we
have not yet learned. The very idea
sets us all of quiver, and we are feign
to exclaim, in the classic parhnce OF
the school-boy-" What'll you take to
don't Z"
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

It is well-known fact, and can be attested
to by hundreds, that more solid honest value
can be obtained for twenty dollar piece MT
the overland Store, than for thirty dollars
elsewhere. Let this fact be remembered
twenty five cents on every dollar can be saved
by trading at the
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

A mans religion, like his dialect, be-
trays itself in his every word and action.
lie can no more hide the one, than he
can conceal the other. No matter what
bis profession, his everyday course
will be the standard by which he will
be measured by his fellows.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

Forty Years Experience have tested
the virtues of DR.. Wistar's Baisan. Of Wiid
Cherry, and the result is that it is the best rem
edy extant for pulmonary and lung diseases,
embracing whole range from slight cold to a
settled consumption. Were 1t not for it's
merits, it would long since have "died, and
made no sign" 2l2,w.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

The Treasurer Of Benton County has
paid into the State Treasury $9,103 90,
being the amount due the State from
that county,
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
O V E r L A N d

We are continually receiving goods by every
steamer, and we defy competition,
Salem, Nov. 25, 1871. S0-tf
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

The Japanese make q paper cloth
which can be washed without injury.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
REAL ESTA TIE.
For Sale.

vEyEN ACRES OF LAND. with good House
and Barn, all fenced and under good Inn
nroyement, situated in the Town of Dallas,
Polk County, an extraordinary opportunity.
gEvwo HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX
Acres Of Land one Mile North of Eola,
Polk County good House, good Double Barn,
and other Buildings. All under fence, with hue
Orchard, and in high state OF cultivation.
HOUSE AND LOT IN CENTRAL
"a Salem, near the two Central School
Houses. The House contains Eight Rooms,
all plastered, with Hard Finish, Barn, Wood
House, and all conyenienees to make 1t
desirable.
FINE MILL SITE IN SOUTH SALEM,
~ on Willamette Slough. block Of Six
Lots, enclosed with Board Fence, good House,
Barn, &c.
GOOD STOCK FARM, CONTAINING
~ $50 Acres, good House, two Barns,
Orchard, &c, situated on Upper Salt Creek, Z
miles from Dallas.
FARM CONTAINING $50 ACRES, 100
n acres under fence, 60 acres under the
plow; good House, Barn, and fine Orchard,
situated ! miles west of Dallas.
VEVHREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES
of land 200 acres under fence, 25 acres
cultivated, good log barn, with lumber for
house, good orchard living water near all the
year round. 3 miles south west Of Simpsons
Bridge, Big Luckamute.
A FIRST-CLASS FARM. SITUATED AT
~ Pleasant Iliil about two miles from Shcr-
idan, in Polk County, containing $50 acres, all
under fence, 200 acres in cultivation, good
Barn, Orchard, aud a comfortable farm House.
For sale at the low price of fifteen dollars per
acre.
A GOOD BUSINESS LOCATION AT
n Buena Vista. Polk county. Warehouse
with capacity of 40, 900 bash heis trade already
established with the interior, and connection
with the Willamette Transportation Company.
Good dwelling house. and everything ready for
occupation. splendid opening for business.
For snle cheap.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
Br. w. WATERHOUsE,

MONMOUTH, OREGON.
For Sale by Druggists. The trade supplied
on reasonable terms. Hundreds OF Testimo-
malls can be given il necessary.
l3-u DIR. w. WATERH0USE
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
EOR RENT.

A GOOD COMFORTABLE HOUSE AND
"A Barn, with plenty of fire-wood convenient
situate about two miles south west of Dallas.
For particulars enquire of K. ii. Tyson, al the
Office of the RErugLIcAN.
For Particulars enquire OF II. II. Tyson,
REPUHLIcAx OFFICE.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
CARMINlTIvE CORDIAL

This is a pleasant antaeid. aud in large doses
laxative; in small doses. an astringcnt medi-
cine; exceedingly useful in all bowel affections,
especially of children. 1t is a safe, certain
and etfectual remedy for Cholic, Diarrhea.
Cholera Morhus, Summer Complaint Gripping
Pain, Sour Stomach, Costiveness. Wind on the
Stomach. Crying and Fretting of Children. In
Teething, there is nothing that equals it, 1t
sottens the Gums, and renders Teething easy.
1t is no humbug medicine, got up to sell,
but a really valuable preparation. having been
in use for several years it recommends itself.
Do not give your children the "soothing
syrups, for they stupify without doing any
permanent good.
~,
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23
Mothers, I've Found Hs!

EN0R YEARS HAVE SEARCHED FOR
Il remedy that will CURE your children
by removing the CAUSE, and at last can say
Eureka" TRY IT.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-12-23

We are also able and willing to pay moro to
the Farmers of Polk County tor all kinds of
Country Produce, either in CASH or Mer
chandize, than any other Store in the State of
Oregon.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
REPUBLICAN RGLE REVISION.
Meeting of the Republican General Com
mittee-Revision Of the Rolls of AssembI J

Meeting of the Republican General Com
mittee-Revisi0n of the Rolls of Assembly
Districts.
special meeting Of the Union Republican
General Committee took place last night at the
committee rooms, Twenty-second street and Fifth
avenue. General John Cochrane in the chair
Generals Aspnwall and Foster were also present on
the platform. The object OF the meeting was to re-
cerve the delegates frcm the different Assembly dis
trlcts, with revised rolls OF such districts, pur
suant 10 order OF the State Committee. The dis
lrlcts were called in rotation. Ar. A. W. Leg
gett, Vice President, represented the First
Assembly district. He SAID the rcl had
Just recently been revised, according to
Instructions received. Agood many OF the members
composing the roll were IN the habit OF absent.ng
themselves the general meeting OF the associl-
ton, even though they had positions the Custom
Scuy, mad been dismissed from the organization,
lie had violated The rules ana voted against the
nominated candidates. lie was at the time nigh5
Inspector in the Custom House.
Mark Lanngan represented the second Assembly
district. He handed In his revised roll, wnich
showed slight increase III number. lie
also said that several democrats wanted to
have themselves enrolled as members, but were
refused. Thomas Mullgan represented the Third
Assembly district. He handed III considerably
diminished roll IN point OF numbers. He said that
committee OF twelve had been appointed TO take
the names or members, who then numbered 400.
They, however, decided to strike OF l4o names,
who, as they aege were untrue to the association.
The roll now only numbers 260 The meeting then
adjourned until MONDAY week, when The ten sncccs-
sive districts VIII be examined into.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

The Liquor Question to be Decided at the
Ballot Box-The Duty on Coni-Ancther
Blow mt the Railroad Mon0poly-The Rail.
road Fights.
Apctton was laid before the Senate from the
National Lana Reform Association in favor OF the
national government reserving the balance or the
public lands and against any further grants OF land
TO private corporations.
In the House the bill to submit the license question
TO the people OF New Jersey decide whether liquor
shall be sold was ordered to third reading.
Inc bill 10 create street IN Railway was post
poned.
rne bill TO incorporate the Caldwell and Muburn
Railroad Company was postponed TIL Wednesday
next
Mr. Patterson called up the joint resolution in
favor or abosnlng the duty COAL out could not
be found.
rhe following resolution, offered by Mr.. JOY was
adopted:-Resolved, That the Judiciary Committee
be directed TO Inquire into and report TO this house
as carry rs possible what legislation Is needed TO
protect the people OF this state against ex0rtsonatc
rates for the transportation OF passengers and
freight over the railroads OF this state.
rhe bill TO incorporate tue Hoboken Homestead
Association was ordered 20 third reading.
The House adjourned till Monday.
The Senate adjourned at All early hour, IN respecS
TO the memory OF ex-senator Wldrick, OF Warren
county.
The impression prevails that the fight between
Camden and Annoy and the National ille VIII oe
monopoly being somewhat discouraglug TIE Erie
men are man9uvring for an early aujoarhment so
as to stave oil the warfare threatened against then
from Jersey City and PaterSOn
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
SMALLPOX IN HuB0gsN.

There are not less than twenty-five cases OF small
pox in Hoboken just now. Last year the disease
broke out there also, and the city authorities have
called TO their aid the physicians OF the city to
take measures against the spread OF this terrible
malady. The common Council considered the mat
ter Ia secret session, and is understood that the
old hospital ut Fox Hill win be thrown open for the
reception OF patients. The city physicians recon.
mend vaccination, as usual
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY FEBRUARY a. ls7l-lPLE SHEET

proposing appropriations for various rivers and har-
bors not included In the b Mr.. SAWYER In order TO stop
and pass the bill Agreed to--yeas l%a, nays 49,
Mr. DAWES moved have evening session for the con-
sideraton OF the Sundry Civil Service BILL
SEVERAL MEMBERS Oh, no. -
The motion rejected and the House, at five O'clock
adjourned.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

the Portugal Mission but AT his own request ne has
been returned to the Legation at Washington
Secretary Beknap viii return here on Saturday
from Philadelphia, where he has been to inspect the
Frankfort Arsenal.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
NEW YORK CITY.

The following record VIII show the changes In the
temperature for the past twenty-our hours In COM
parison with the corresponding day OF last year, as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's Pnar-
macy, HERALD Building, corner OF Ann street.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24
MOUNT WASHINGTON METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

SUMMIT MOUNT WASHINGTON, Feb rs 1871.
Observations taken at r. NJ Barometer, 2a9y,
being change OF plus IL since last report; sher-
mometer, 22 being change OF plus ~; relative
humidity, 10: wind. southwest; velocity OF Wind
thirty -four miles per hour; weather. pleasant
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

Coroner Young was yesterday called to the Tombs
to hold an inquest on the body Of Christian Wemer
German, fifty -four years Of age who died the night
previous. Deceased was committed on Wednesday
on charge OF intemperance. He prevlously hved
At 203 Bleecker street.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

William Whee, a child four years Of age, whose
parents live at 43O Fifth street, died yesterday from
the effects OF scads received by accdently falling
n0tlfied TO mold an inquest over the remains.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

The funeral OF the nve unfortunate lremen OF the
steamer lsmailia, sarocated on that vessel, were
yesterday escorted to the New York Bay Cemetery
by the officers and crew Of the lsmailia ana other
vessels belonging to the Anchor line now In port.
The New York herald., 1871-02-24

AVcIaSc toWpcTdtUre yfSUcTuHJ ..........,..... %
last year. 90