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Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-18

The Union Republican party of Ore
gon, In Convention, makes this declara>
ton of its principles and policies:
L.. To the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States and all its amendments we
pledge our unfaltering allegiance to
its authority q willing obedience: to its
tul! and legal construction aud enforce
ment our constant support.
:. That the success of the present
National Administration in reducing
the public debt, diminishing and eaua-
llzing taxation, administering every
branch Of public affairs with economy
and efficiency, forming and improving
the civil service, enforcing the laws
without fear or favor, protecting the
nation wards with parental care against
the cruel avariee Of speculation and
fraud, and maintaining friendly rcla-
tions with Foreign Powers, has been
such as to command the appreciation
Of the great majority Of the American
people, and justly entitle it 10 the con,
fidence and commentator OF every true
Republican
). We regard the payment of the
national debt, IN full compliancc with
all legal obligations to our creditors
everywhere, aud in occordaucc with the
true letter and spirit Of is contracting,
as no longer a question IN issue; bul
that we may he clearly understood, We
dcnounee all forms aud degrees OF repu
diation Of that debt a. affirmed by the
Democratic party AMI It's sympathzers!
as not only national calamlties. but nosi
tive crimes, and we viii never consent
to a suspicion Of lack Of honor ar in&-
lice in its com plete satisfaction.
4. We admit Of no distinctions heI
tween ct'zruS' whether OF nattFe of
'''e'Sh bltth aoa therefore We iayof
tue granting oi tut amnesty 10 the peoi
f'c 81 'ho9e 9taseS iAte'y 10 reo@i'io1
ana "e mere pledge the iN.l aua effect
tive protection of oar civil Ia4s % aia
persons voluntarily coming ia or, rcaId+
Ins III onr load.
.. We t4yr the announcement
ai railroads by - q rrfai Government
Of the Unite! state, aud bal.l tlsst >4cI
disposition should he III / a| tae rg'
lie laad@ A. shall secure 'be >ame - ar
alal settlers only, iu quantities aal *
ceesljnE Ii1 acres.
i. That white ae are in Gvar ar
revenue ftT the support og ,ls Geaarl
Government, hy iol,~. uy,n iupasst
sound pAicy feqniros auch aa aja<:sae.It
&C tho-e 4np, 81 import, ~ :. n,e ai
a.c ;bs te,ae ea.asa Il ne iB5a .ft
interests u the uAaf e4aatf, a a
recommeal that policy af na,aa.l Il
chance wissch secures +. The v.rk5aI
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-18

Times change; tho two went diverse ways;
The evening shades increase
On him, grown old in fame and praise,
And her in household peace,
The echo Of the false sweet words,
He spoke SO long ago,
HAS passed as pass the summer BIRDS
Before the winter snow.
But as to- night the angels hand
Loosens the silver chord,
And calls her to that other land
Of Loves supreme reward
She hears but one sound, silent long,
A whisper soft and low
The echo OF the false sweet song
He sang So long ago.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1872-05-18

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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
In LOVE WITH ALEXIS.
A woman of Good Standing Follows
the Duke from 81. LOuis-An Insane
InfatuattOn.

A Woman of Good Standing Follows
the Duke from st. LOuis-An Insane
InfatuatiOn.
The Omaha Bee of the 18th inst, has the
following singular story;
Among the passengers on the regular
train from St. Louis this morning was a
well-dreSsed and well-appearing lady, who
made inquiries as to the whereabouts OF the
Grand Duke. On learning, she expressed a
good deal of regret at not having arrived
sooner, and so conducted herself as to cause
inquiry. 1t was learned that she belongs i'll
q small town near st. Louis, and is maid
en- lady of some twenty six summers, who
has conceived the singular infatuatiOn that
she is the destined wife of the Grand Duke
Alexis. She attempted to take passage on
Che ducal train when it left St. Louis yes
terdav noon, but was prevented. She finally
secured ticket on the regular train, and
arrived here only few hours
behind the one on which Alexis rode. She
expressed a determination of going with
him on his buffalo hunt, but failed it. secur-
ing a seat in the Pullman cars. She be-
longs to a good family, and has plenty of
means to carry out her whim Of following
his lfehness over the country, but so far
her devotion has met with no reward,
Alexis not deigning to bestow upon her a
single glance. She isnot discouraged, how
ever, but seems confident of the final result
of her mission, and as it is leap-year she
does not have that modesty inthe pursuit Of
her object that is usual with maideDs of an
uncertain age. She first met the Duke at
his reception in st. Louis, and to use COM
mon phrase, she has been ''struck" alter
him ever since. She says she shall only de-
sist when lie shall make her the Grand
Duchess. She remained at the Ninth street
depot all the time Alexis was up town, pa
tiently waiting for his return. There is
little doubt bat she is a monomaniac upon
this subject, and should be taken care OF.
The railroad authorities will do their best
TO return her to st. Louis by the next train.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
THE WHARTON TRIAL.
Argument Commenced.

ANNAPOLIS, January 16.-PrOf. Aiken
was again before the court at the Wharton
trial to-day, and explained his method OF
medical analysis. Other physicians gave
their testimony going to show that Ketchum
had not died of cerebro spinal meningitis.
Much of the evidence adduced to-day was
simply defense of the chemist lAiken, and
laudatory Of his professional skill. After
this evidence the Court announced that the
argument of the counsel was about to COM
mence, and during its continuance no man
ifastation of approval or disapprobatiOn in
any manner whatever would be permitted.
They were cautioned against any exhibition
of feeling.
At $50 p. NJ. State Attorney Revel, rose
and commenced opening the argument of
the case.
Reyell continued his argument until
O'Clock, when the court adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
MIR RpENnI.EroN,s LETTER.

Appointment citizen Of this State, not
member Of Congress and not political as
pirant, and who was before tie war de-
cided Wing, writes from Washington under
date of Jan. II:
Upon looking at the action of the House
Of Representatives in the contested election
case from Texas, see no indications Of the
disintegration of the Radical party. Pen
dieton Is right. Let the IisatieCted organ
ize and show their strength before we show
our hand. am inclined TO think we will
have to go it alone.
The very direct and fOrcibIe letter of Hon.
George II. Pendleton deserves and will no
doubt command serious attention. Mr.
Pendleton belongs to the better order Of
public men OF the present day. While, in
one sense, be has appeared before the cOun-
try in the character Of partisan, it is not to
be denied that be is a statesman Of more
than ordinary sagacity and integrity. The
counseis of such a man at this iunCtTe,
when the lines Of political policy for the fu-
ture are so Obscureiy defined, and so much
seems to depend upon the developments Of
a day, are Of great value to the people, in
terested as they are in discovering certainly
the paths of duty.
II will be seen that Mr.. Pendleton sees
no wisdom in the idea Of the Democratic
party disbanding and sUrrendeTiBg the field
before the plans OF battle are laid or the
issues presented to the country. He sees
very clearly that in whatever popular move
ment may be made for the overthrow Of the
present administration, tn e Democratic pa
ty Of the nation is TO form by far the largest
element: and he sees further that this ele-
ment is to be made most powerful for ef-
tective service, by securing and maintain
ing, for the present, at least, the national
and local organization of the party. 1t is
only by such organization that the large
number of electoral votes which the De
ruocracy now control, can be secured to the
anti-sdministratiOn candidate for the PTesi-
dency. be be Liberal Republican or
Democrat. TO waive at this early hour
any contest for the Presidency, and to trust
10 the blind chance Of natural and spQn-
tayeous cohesion of The opposing elements,
under some new and as yet dimly conceived
auspices and party designation, would be
10 neadleSsly surrender the vantage ground
already beld by a powerful organization,
whose numerical inteIiOrity to tEa party in
possession Of the government, is al best not
appalling, and by no means conclusive Of
defeat. Holding its present position, it is
even n Dw becoming stronger with each daily
development Of the corruption and growing
weakness OF tha adversary. Out of less en-
couraging circumstances than those that
now beset the DemOC4aCy, have parties, in
times past, marched through single cam
paign TO victory.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

= SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. I6.-Petitious were
presented for the repeal of the salt duty: for
national prohibitory law; against the gov
ernment manufacture of envelopes: for ma
tlonal schools; against employing govern
ment officers who drink intoxicating LIQUORS.
MIR. Sherman reported from the Finance
Committee a bill repeating duties on salt
and iron, and moved a arecomrnitment, which
was opposed by Mr.. Trumbull; but it was
recommitted by 50 against Is.
Among the Republicans voting in the
negative were Cole, Ferry, Of Connecticut,
Flanagan, Lewis, Logan, Sawyer, Schurz,
Spencer, Sprague, Upton and Trumbull.
Venezuelan Outrases.
Mr.. Cameron, from the Committee on
Foreign Relations, reported a resolution
asking the President to give the Senate any
information in his possession relative TO the
seizure by the revolutionary government
of VeneZula of the steamer Venezuela, of
the Steam Transportation Company, an
American corporation, and the virtual i'm
priSonment of certain American citizens.
Adopted.
The McCOOk Family.
Mr.. Salisbury offered resolution to re.
quire the President to inform the Senate
when Gen. McCoOk was appointed Gov
ernOr Of Colorado territory; whether he
has been abseat in Europe, and if so,
whether bis salary has been paid during
such absence.
Mr.. Pomeroy objected and it went over.
Chicago.
Mr.. Logan called up the bill to provide
for the relief of the Chicago sufferers. The
bill he said provided for a remission or re-
funding of all import duties on building ma
terial and suspension of internal revenue
taxes until the close of the next regular
session Of Congress.
No action was taken on the bin.
The Dividend Tax.
Scott called up bill amendatory of act to
reduce Internal taxes, and for other pur-
poses, passed July, 1870. The bill as
amended by Committee on Finance pro.
videS that all taxes Oh dividends, interest
and undivided profits heretofore assessed or
collected from certain corporations, shall be
remitted or refunded upon the claim being
made therefor, except such taxes as were
levied for the first seven months of 1870, at
the rate of five per cent.
Scott explained and advocated the bill.
Edmunds was opposed to the passage of
this bill, and therefore he called up the regu-
lar order, the Amnesty bill, which sent Scott's
bill over for the day.
Sumner was not ready to proceed with
his remarks on the Amnesty bill, so the
Senate went into executive session, and
soon adjourned.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
FROM A RADICAL STANDPOINT.

The Radical organ Of this city, the I'll
b1fne, in its last issue, says:
1t is amusing to see with what contempt
our contemporaries the Banner and UNION
AND AMERICAN speak of Gen. Grant, the
President of the United States.
We are not surprised at our neighbOr Of
the UNION AND AMERICAN; he has ever
advocated those principles in which
Gen. Grant took so prominent a part
in suppfessing. But it is different
with our neighbor Of the Banner, he
was taught in different school; previous
to the war he gave utterance to those time
honored prinCiFles that looked to the pre-
servation of the Union, he had been taught
secession was wrOng-it had grown up
with him and he loved the Union and its
sacred! memories, he was forced by circuIn-
stances surrounding HIM into secession.
The Union-loving men of the country have
a kind feeling for the Banner. We suppose
the Banner man is not quite out of Egypt
yet, though he has started in the direction
of the Red Sea, and he wishes TO soften or
modify the hearts Of those to whom he has
been so long estranged. Come back, neigh
Dor your old friends remember you with
feelings of kindness, and are anxious TO hear
of your return TO those time-honored prin-
ciples so ably advocated by you long years
400,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17

THE El Paso (Illinoi s. Journal, Radi-
cal paper, in long and able. editorial on
the military occupation of Chicago by Gen.
Sheridan, says:
"In the eyes of Chicago, in the day of her
calamity, the illegal occupation of that city
by federal troops was very harmless affair
i'm fact to them it seemed a very fortunate
circumstances. They forgot that forty States
and forty millions Of people, who don't
care fig for Chicago, will look at the sub
iect in very different light. Forty States
and forty millions of people will look at it
from the standpoint of the fourth plank Of
the Republican platform of 1860. Forty
States and forty millions of people viii look
at it from the standpoint Of the legal and
constitutional rights of the States, and the
supremacy of the civil over the military
power. Forty States and forty millions of
people care nothing for Gov. Palmer, Gen.
Grant, or the city of Chicago; they only
care for the question Of law involved in the
issue"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
FRANCE.
Can't Stand q Tariff.


PARIS, Jan. 16.-Thefe was a meeting at
Marseilles last night to protest against the
proposed tax on raw material. Some OF
the speakers were violent in their denuncia-
tions of the Government in seeking to in
crease the burdens Of the industry of the
country.
The hostility to the imposition of tax on
raw material is spreading throughout the
country, and deputatiOns are daily arriving
at Versailles to protest against the measure.
The Assassination of Germans.
Notwithstanding the effort Of the authOri-
ties to prevent the assassination of the Ger
man soldiers who occupy the departments,
these Outrages continue. Another case is
Just reported, the victim being a Prussian
soldier belonging to the garrison at Lune-
vile, in the department of Meurthe. The
German military commander has demanded
the surrender of the assassin, and the
French authorities are searching for him.
Patriotic Bazars.
The French ladies residing in the various
European capitals have opened BaZarS for
the purpose of collecting money to assist in
paving off the German war indemnity.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
FOREIGN.
GREAT BRITAIN.
4 EmaII-Sized Riot.

LONDON, Jan. 16--While a meeting of
Royalists was being held tonight at Wei
lngton Barracks, in Knightsbridge, a por-
ton of London, a mob of Republicans
broke into the Hall where the meeting was
in progress, and behaved in an outrageous
manner. They expelled the Chairman of
the assemblage and demolished the plat
form and furniture belonging to the room.
Though the police were gathered outside
the building, they made no effort to prevent
the disgraceful behavior of the rioters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
MILWAUKEE,.
A Notable Patent Suit,

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16.-An important
patent suit has Just been decided in the
United States District Court, Judge Drum
mond presiding. The plaintiffs were Jno.
l.. Rowell & Co, owners of patent for an
adjustable slip tooth cultivator of great value
to farmers, as the tooth when striking a
stone or root overrides obstructions without
breaking the machine. The defendants
were Van Brunt & Co., who have been
manufacturing sand selling number OF the
machines throughout the country. The
Jury returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiffs, which, unless the case goes to the
Supreme CoKrt of the United States, and is
there reversed, settles the question of Rowell
and Co.'S rights under the patent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
THE ORIGIN OF AN OLD PROVERB.

A bout the year 1000 b. G., there lived
in the country of PhrygiA, in Asia Minor, a
peasant by the name of GOrdius, who,
while blowing in his field one day, nOhcsd
an eagle alight upon his yoke of oxen,
where il remained all the day. GOrdius be-
came very much alarmed at this. Others
believed it to be a prodigy, and prevailed
Upon Gordius to consult the sOOthsayers OF
Telmessus. a city in Lydia, which country
i'm those days was famous for the science OF
augIlry. As he came into the city he was
met bv a very beautiful young woman. He re-
lated to herthe cause of his coming to Lydia, q,
upon which she assured him that the prOdi-
gy indicated his eleyatiOntO a throne. As
an evidence of her faith in her interpreta-
ton of this extraordinary omen she offered
to become his wife. Although GOrdius hsd
doubts as 10 the verifcatiOn of the predic-
ton, he very willingly embraced this OppOT-
tunity, and they became man and wife.
Not long after this occurrence a SeditiOn
broke out among the cOuntrymen, who
were at the time without a ruler. They
finally appealed to the oraCles for means 70
stop this anarchy. The Oraeles advised
them To choose king. They were to note
the first man who passed the temple Of
Jupiter, driving an Ox-cart. This person
the Oracles assured theI., was destined TO
become their ruler. Accordingly, all rush.
ed to the temple. GOrdius shortly passed,
driving his Ox-cart. The asSemblage hailed
him as their sovereign, and he thus became
King of PhTygia.
As absurd as this may appear at a glance
1t has many parallels in history. The pop
ular caprice has frequently conferred honor
and power upon persons OF obscure birth,
from a motive no more rational than the
one indicated above. During sedition In
Florence, in the middle ages, a wOol-comb-
er was made chief magistrate Of the repub-
ic, simply because he picked up q national
fac ard waved it over the heads Of the
multitude.
To commemorate this remarkable eleva-
ton 10 a throne, GOrdius dedicated his OK
cart in the temple Of Jupiter TO regal majes-
ty. lie fastened knot to the beam OF the
cart, so dexteroUsly involved aud perplexed
that the oracles promised the dominion Of
the world to the man who could unite It.
The untying of it probably was impossible,
as both ends were woven together. Great
numbers tried to unite it and failed. AT
length Alexander the Great came and after
repeated and fruitless efforts, he drew his
sword and cut it. Thus resulted the sayl
ing. "cutting the Gordian knot"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
SAN FRANCISCO.
The Coming Japs-A Beautiful PrIn-
cess.

The Coming Japs-A Beautiful PrIn-
cess.
SAN Francisco, Jan. l6.-The storm is
over but the weather is warm. The river
is high Knights Landing is flooded.
One of the japanese Princesses, destined
for Vassar College, is exquisitely beautiful,
and will make a sensation. The Embassy
and suite, excepting the Prime Minister,
arrived here in Outlandish English ready
made garments of all styles since the flood,
which they have already discarded for the
most fashionable clothing obtainable here.
The Prime Minister still adhered to his ma
tive costume, richly embroidered with
satin. The reception by the civil, military
and naval officers has been going on all
day. The citizens manifest respect but no
sightseeing and offensive curiosity is man
ifpatad
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17

NOTICING the selection of Philadelphia
as the place for holding the Republican Ma
tional Convention, the Press Of that city
says: sit is noteworthy that the first Con-
gressional caucus for the nomination of
Presidential candidates, of which there is
any record, is said to have been held here
In the year 1900. Jefferson and Burr were
hen nominate d.n
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17

ST. LOUIS has a model city engineer. He
declined New ! ears gift of a silver fruit
stand and berry-spoon sent him by a city
contractor, Oh the ground that he did not
wish to put himself under obligation to any
one with whom he might have to deal Off
ciaIy. That engineer deserves promotion,
for he is an honest serVent,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
NEW JERSEY.
Inauguration Of GOV. Parke

TRENTON, Jan. lG.-Gov. Parker was
inaugurated to-day. His message recon-
mends increased educational facilities; con
demns the legislation which gives the mu-
nieipsl governments into the hands of Com
Enissioners: urges the proper treatment OF
children employed in factories, and the adj
iustment Of the hours of labor. He fayors
amnesty TO he SOutb.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
WISCONSIN.
Cumulative Voting.

MADISON, January 16.-A joint resolu-
ton offered in the Senate for an amendment
to the Constitution, provides for ninety-nine
members of the Assembly elected for two
wears, and thirty-three members of the SEN
ate elected for four years, biennial session
and cumulative voting,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17

THE New Orleans PicGy1me Of the 14th
inst. expresses the opinion that 'not one
man in five among our intelligent citizens
would sign petition for the abrogation of
State aad city authority, and the substitu-
ton of a military commander"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-17
UTAH..
Saints and GentIIes Aroused

OGDEN, Jan. 1G.-A delegation of promi-
nent Mormons passed East to-day for
Washington, where they will clamor for the
admission of Utah into the Union, and en-
deavOr to have the prosecution stopped
against Brigham Young and others. The
gentiles are aroused and will protest
AGAINST it.