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The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09

The Washington Chronicle of Monday morn
ing announces that efforts will be made to Sc
cure the nomination of Secretary Boutwell, for
the Vice Presidency and that the movement
meets the appreciation of the President
THE DAILY PRESS will be furnished for 81
for the session of the Legislature,
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09
On Marriage

On Marriage.
Happy Relief for YOuna Men from, tt,e oee,o+
Of errors and abuses in early life Manhood res 3,
lmpediments to marriage removed New met I'D Of
treatment New and remarkable remedies. Books
and Circulars free, in sealed envelopes A idress
Philadelphia, Pa. nov us i u Dr.
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09
FOREIGN PORTS.

Nassau, MP. "i' |A"'e''
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09
Wanted.

nNE good new mich Cow. Enquire Of FLETCHER
VS. CO., 159 Commercial Street. jan9-d3win
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09

Found.
A BOUT January 1, on Middle Street one Gold
"A Ring. The owner can have the same by applying
to Mrs. H. M. Bracket, Peaks Island, proving prop
erty and paying charges. jan9-d3t
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-09

MEMORANDA.
Snip Artisan of Boston, from Cardiff for Havana,
the 23d ult " ~ 'o'' ~ ""o''on oh
sen Nellie Burgess, which got ashore MOSQUITO
pect OF her coming off. --''A0 PA''
Aayre, Dec 1s.The Priscilla, Frazer which arrived
weather on the passage and lost maintonmast A'"''
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Is he DAFT p

We judge by the tone of the Olympia
Tribune that our friend Mr.. Prosch has
sufficiently recovered to be again able to
drive the editorial quill, and we also
learn from his writings that he has not
sufficiently recovered TO be able to
discern the truth with his former clear
headedness. In his weekly issue of
Nov. 2lst he speaks of Woodruff as the
twice elected President of the National
Woman Suffrage Association No
man with clear brain would be guilty
OF such ridiculous blunder. 1t is well
known by all readers of current news
that Woodruff has neUer held any kind
oil Office in the National Suffrage Or
ganlzRtioni and We feel sorry for a sick
man who lets his imagination lead him
into such egregious errors, especially
when no steady-minded friend is near
who can prevent him from casting his
cOnsummate Ignorance broadcast upon
the community in the shape of vapid
misstatements and incoherent false
charges. We have half mind to
remove to Olympia at once. Somebody
ought to oversee that man.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
THE LECTURE FIELD.

We had the pleasure last week of
agaiBEisiting Lafayette, the locality in
Namhill where so many Oregonians
''got their start" OF course we had 10
give public lectures, and of course we
had no objection to doing so. The Court
House was well filed on both evenings
by our friends and old-time neighbors, to
whom We spoke by special request,
first upon 'Tncidents and "reminiscences
Of our Eastern Journey" and again upon
a "Week in Salt Lake City" Our
political protracted meeting was post
poned for the present to give oppor-
tunity for the feud of the last contest to
effervesce a little further, but we're
going to Lafayette again.
st. Joe, the present railroad terminus,
situated about two miles above Lafay-
ette upon the Yamhill River, bids fair
to rival the ancient town in very short
time.
The residents of Yamhill county are
wide awake on the Woman Question.
Many whom we found hostile to the
movement one year ago are now its
warm adherents. We gathered many
new subscribers and hurried home to
our Portland fold with spiritual strength
renewed and worldly prospects consid-
erably frightened.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
Defence Of the Oppressed.

But few, very few, seriously reflect
upon or weigh the immense degrada-
tiOn which the unrecogniZed rights of
woman has inflicted upon her sex. 1t
is Overwhelmingly astonishing. Were
those wrongs an insult to her intelli-
gence only, they would be less intolera-
ble, but she suffers socially correspond
ingly-her degradation is universal.
That which man can do with impunity
is an objectionable offence when COM
mitted by woman. The question with
dear society is not what is the magni-
tude of the crime? but which is the
author OF it? If helpless, unoffending
woman has erred, kick her down to the
end of time, but if self-impOrtant man
has sinned, the answer is, ''Ichy, IS that
dH?' One case will elucidate my pO-
sition TO the comprehension of the feeb-
lest understanding. Two farmers OF
equal character and position live neigh
bors. One has an only son upon whom
the parents have lavished all the fond
love of parental affection. The other
has an only dotiDg daughter-the cher
ished idol OF her parents highest ambi-
ton. In the course of time this young
couple enter into contract Of marriage
she on the other side prompted by the
purest motives that undef1led virgin
love could dictate; while he, on the
other side, from the very commence
ment contemplated the preparation of
the blacklist deed that every stained the
annals Of crime-the complete and total
ruin Of that innocent, confiding child OF
nature. He goes forth with q certainty
that victory will crown his damnable
scheme-he almost sees triumph written
upon his black banner. He knows that
his Upas-like hold upon that unsuspect-
ing girls affections will sooner or later
eventuate in a triumphant victory. At
last he accomplishes her ruin-he tells
her he never meditated marriage-Gnd
society turns her an Outcdst upon the
toortd, tCliiie Il embraces him iII the arms
q affection. Yes, she is denied every
thing-even sympathy-and is elected
forever from what the world calls re-
spectacle society; while he, the sole dlt-
thor Of all The crime, let 1t be great or
small, is petted, invited and courted,
and occupies the highest seats of honor
in that very respectable % society,"
Carpenter.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
STYLE OF DRESS.

1t seems strange that in these days OF
variety and adaptability any lady
should commit so great an error as to
dress unbecomingly; yet daily we meet
those who either have no comprehen-
sion of propriety, or else knowingly Vi
olate the rules of suitability, for the
mere sake of being i'm the fashion.
The study Of harmony and conforma-
tion to figure and face is more essential
to a fine appearance than solid cash;
since no matter how elegant and expen-
sive the dress, it but calls attention to
our defects, if lacking in the above
named essential.
Some very desirable hints we extract
and recommend to the consideration of
our readers:
No intelligent lady will ever adopt
anything in opposition to her style sim
ply because she may admire it, or be-
cause it may be becoming to some one
else.
1t is always better to err on the side
OF simplicity than of novelty and ex-
travagance.
As a rule, plain, self-colored materials
are the most becoming. Unity of color
imparts an air Of dignity, and, there
fore, should be preferred by all but very
young ladies.
Different shades Of the same color are
admissible, the shade of the over gar
ment being determined by height. For
instance, a tall lady may lessen her
height by selecting the lighter shade for
the over garment and petite lady in
crease the same by the contrary ar
rangement
Horizontal stripes apparently increase
the size and diminish the height; per-
pendicular stripes have the contrary ef-
feet.
Checked materials betray every defect
Of the form very plainly.
Loose fitting garments are becoming
alike to very stout and very slender fig
ures. On the contrary, tight fitting gar
ments are only adapted to medium fig
ures.
The waist may be apparently length
ened by arranging the trimming eIl .f,t-
tettes, cutting it in deep points in the
front and small basques in the back.
Garments in the Waltean style art
becoming to slight figures. Dresses in
the Gabrielle style are again fashiona.
bic and becoming to nearly all figures
High shoulder trimmings, puffs on the
sleeve-top, and sleeves full at the top
impart additional width TO the shout.
ders. These styles should be adopted by
those possessing low, dropping shoul-
ders. The style of the sleeve is of greaI
Importance. A sleeve trimmed very
fall on the lower part diminishes the
length Of the arm, while plain, tight
! fitting one has contrary effect.
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MRS. WITHERBLL's SENSATIONAL
DRAMA.

We were very sorry we were out OF
the city when this play was upon the
boards, and doubIy so since the reporters
on some of the daily papers are so mer-
ciIess in their burlesques. 1t is well
known that authors have a very poor
show for justice in their own locality,
as any effort by them must be far above
the average to be at all appreciated.
Friends tell us that Mrs. Witherelps
play is quite up to the average of popu-
lar sensation dramas that appear upon
our stage, and from the plot as depicted
in the OrcgonidR we see no reason why
it is not equal to "Rosedale" or the
"Octoroon.n We learn that Mr.. Wal
dron did not appear in the play, which
doubtless accounts in great part for the
partial failure. Nothing is easier than
for performers TO kill a meritorious pro-
duction by careless or Indifferent acting.
We do not accuse our Portland company
of falling to attempt to do their best, but
if anything can be learned from the
Herayds burlesque, it is that they did
fail.
Mrs. Witherell is lady of no common
talent. She is bravely struggling
against discouragements that would
cause most men to become drunken and
profligate in her endeavor to cultivate
heracute literary tastes, and, if possible,
become financially successful in the
world of letters. With a family of help
less children claiming her constant at
tention, and for which she performs
household duties with true motherly
devotion, it is to us great marvel that
she can do half as well as she does.
Hamper a Shakespeare like that and he
couldn't begin to write "Fay," to say
nothing of Macbeth" Therefore, we
say to Mrs. WitherelI, persevere. Your
immediate cares will be less by and by.
Cultivate your talents and In due time
you shall reap if you faint not.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Sarah H., Albany: Very passable inn
itation Valenciennes lace collars can be
procured in this city for from seventy
five cents to three dollars, owing to size
and quality. 1t is not considered sun
ladylike among sensible people" to
wear so-called Limitation" laces. Half
the ladies who profess to wear the "real
article only" are themselves deceived.
Besides, the only practical difference
between the "rearn and Limitation" is
that one is made by hand, thereby
weaving the very life blood of its maker
in its many meshes, while the other is
manufactured by machinery, and
Though less durable, is very good of its
kind, and is so much more reasonable
in price than the other that it is within
the compass Of the means Of the poorest
woman in the land. Then do not worry
because you are unable to procure "real
Valeneiennes." Many af our leading
ladies wear the woven article, and We
commend their example and good, hon
est, independent sense.
Jenny +. X: We could not by any
means afford to purchase your produc-
tions. You may in time receive pay for
your writings, but not until you have
become famous; so, if you have not the
spirit Of a martyr blazing in your bos-
ON, We beseech you do not persevere
with the expectation of reaping pecun-
iary benefit from your labors with the
pen.
5. r. L., Dayton, w. T.: Your order
for renewal to NEW NORTHWEST, dated
Sept. 27th, has just reached this office,
having been returned from the dead let
ter department. We are rejoiced to re-
place your name upon our list, and hope
ere long to hear from you again.
A country subscriber: Your sample is
called ''buffalo brand alpaca" 1t is
very durable and well worth the price
one dollar per yard. 1t will require fif-
teen yards to make skirt and polo
naise trimmed as you desire, with box
pleatings and bows.
Edward: Your article is too hastily
written and does not do you justice. If
we had time and opportunity we could
show you WHY but we know you would
not be satisfied with it if we should
print it.
Geo. E., Waitsburg, w. T.: 1t means
that mistake was made; that's all.
Thanks for calling our attention to the
fact.
b. \. o., Roseburg: We did not re-
ceive the lady's letter, and do not un-
derstand what matter you refer to.
Mrs. NJ. C., Newport: Your paper
was sent through mistake to Newport,
II. l. Sorry.
Martha C., Corvallis: We do not
know.
Mrs. NJ. J. Salem: 1t is Immaterial to
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
LITERARY NOTICES.

Godeys Lddy's Book-The December
number of this magazine is now upon
our table. We never know Just how to
say just what we think about this ele-
CANT production. We are always aston
ished at its marvellous variety Of
illustrations, the excellence Of the lit
erature, the correctness of its fash
ion plates and the low price of its sub
scription. a chrome, "Our Darling" is
offered to every subscriber, whether
single or in clubs. We offer Cooley in a
club with the NEW NORTHWEST, "Our
Darling" included, for six dollars, cur
rency.
ArthtG's Home Mdgd-iae.-This pub
lication is well styled the best of the
3 90 monthlies. T. S. Arthur's new
premium, ''The Three Graces,n steel
engraving, is a perfect gem, and is
mailed TO every subscriber, whether
single or in clubs, on receipt of the cash.
We club with this excellent magazine at
81 80 per year (eoin), engraving in
cluded. Now is the time to subscribe.
Demoresfs ParIor Mdgd=ine.-This
attractive and splendidly illustrated
monthly offers two elegant chromos, the
Falls of Niagara and Yosemite Falls, as
premiums to every yearly subscriber
who RENTS So 90 and cents to pay
postage on the pictures. We club with
this periodical for six dollars per year
currency, including premiums, for
which s cents must be remitted to
prepay postage. No order of this kind
attended to unless the cash accompanies
it, and no subscriber to the New
NORTHWEST must expect TO count her
old subscription in q new club. Several
times ladies have written to us, sending
81 so for -Artha1's Mdgd=ine, because
they were already subscribers TO the
NEW NORTHWEST. We cannot fill such
orders hereafter. We do not even get
back the postage We pay in such cases;
but send the money according to adver-
tisement and it will be attended to at
Onpp
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
TERRITORIAL NEWS.

a number Of new buildings are in
course of erection at Seattle.
Potatoes are selling in Olympia for
eighty-seven and half cents per bushel.
The steamer California, on her last trip
from Portland, took 43l tons OF freight
for various points on the Sound.
The Walla walla Statesman claims
that MeFadden's majority i'm the Terri
tory is over 1000.
The Unitarian Society at Olympia
netted about 500 by concert on Tues
day the 18th. This society are talking
of building church.
The Olympia Tribune has the returns
from fourteen counties of Washington
Territory, showing 3,3l1 votes for Nc
Fadden and 2,526 for Garfielde
The ColOnist says the laying of the
new cable wire from San Juan TO Lopez
Island was completed on the 10th inst.
and the first through message was sent
on that day.
A large number of indictments have
been found by the Grand Jury, now i'm
session at Olympia, mostly for violation
of the gambling law and Revenue laws
of the Territory.
Washington Territory is shipping cat
tie, sheep and hay to Victoria in con-
siderable quantities. S3,l4O worth of
these articles were landed by one vessel
making two trips week before last.
At the city election at Steilacoom on
the 4th inst. the following officers were
elected: Mayor, p. Ketch; Councilmen,
VIM. II. Wallace, Frank Clark, A. c.
Campbell, Adolph Packsher, James
Ross, Robert Thompson, F. C. Miller;
Recorder, Frank Spinning; Treasurer,
Isace Pincus; Marshal, James f. Will
Hanson; Assessor, Samuel Roberts.
The following is II summary of the
business done at the Land Office at
Walla Walla, since its establishment
July 9Th, 1871, TO November 1st, 1872:
-Four hundred and two pre-emption ap-
plications filed, for 4S,O40 acres;
40 homesteads applications filed, for
6,S64 acres; 154 cash entries, for 1862
acres; SO final homestead certificates
lave been issued for s,2O5 acres; 22O
acres have been located with military
land warrants. Total number of acres
disposed of since July IL, 1871, 80, ,12l.
The Seattle HlteHigeacer takes exeep-
tion TO the various reports that have
been lately put in circulation relative to
the morals of that town. 1t says: Sc
attic is not vast brothel, neither is il
an unfit place for men with fami-
lies to reside in, nor neither is it an un-
godly, debased and dissolute place. or
anything like blot or disgrace upon
the civilization of the nineteenth CEN
tury. Nothing of the kind. Instead.
we have here six churches, which are
well attended every Sabbath, some
eight religious societies, a University.
and three public schools, which would
be credit to any place, public library.
several ministers of the gospel, lawyers
and doctors, the same as elsewhere. en-
terprising merchants and business men.
and fast-growing and prospecting little
city, with couple of thousand Inhabi-
tants.
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WE'RE SO HAPPYl

If there is any one thing that gratifies
our editorial heart above all other bless
ings, it Is gratuitous information. Our
soul thirsteth for knowledge, and when
we get it from an unexpected source like
the Pldadealer we're so happy we can
not suppress our rejoicings. Listen, oh,
reader, and help us to return thanks:
To Mrs. Dunlway and the other female poll
tlclans who labored so zealously for the Phila-
delphia ticket, because the platform recocn ized
woman suffrage, we commend the action of the
government officials towards Susan b. An
Lhony The telegraph informs Us that She with
fourteen females were last week arrested In
Fochestef, \. \, under the election law OF
CONGRESS, Tor casting Illegal votes and the in
rested. Miss Anthony's trial is POSTPONED 1nfil
me Iile -5ln: e VIII join with Mrs. Duniway in
cnhfacterlLlhg this as an act OF base lngratitude
Now, whether our Plaindeal-ing
friend-no pun, pom honor-meant
female ucoDlea by those fourteen or
whether he would have us believe those
females" were cats or cattle, does not
appear; but as information makes us so
happy, we viii try TO remember the
golden rule and return the favor that
our brother may also rejoice.
So far from "Afrs. Duniway eharac-
terizing" Miss AnthOny's arrest as ''an
act of base ingratitude," she is, like her,
well pleased that that estimable lady
will now be able TO get her citizenship
thoroughly tested in the highest Ma
tional tribunals. This is what she has
been working for, and we very much
mistake the New York Judiciary if it
does not decide beyond possibility of
further controversy, that a peculiar ser
Is no necessary qualification of a voter
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receiving her first practical recognition
in America from this society, devoted to
woman's interest and culture. She pre-
sided over n society of women in Eng
land, the "Victoria Club" which lacked
the genial social features that make So
rosis so charming, and she was sure
that on her return thither she should
endeavor to incorporate some OF Its lea
lures into the English club.
After her address, which was warmly
received, Mrs. Plymer recited from Mrs.
Browning and Miss Fletcher gave a
Scotch ballad. Then came discussion
upon the merits of associations devoted
to special aims, or to the broad and gen.
eral culture of women, in which Mrs.
Croly Bronson, ID. Mary c. Putnam,
Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Mary
F. Davis took part, each presenting
some argument in favor of q special or a
general work. Mrs. Howell read a
witty essay, entitled "Among the For
ties;" Kate Hillard gave an original
poem, ''The Lovers QUARREL" Mrs. Ly-
man reeited Chastity" Mime. Brink
erhotf sang any Message" and Miss
Snagge recited "Seven Times Seven"
etc. So the afternoon glided away, and
social recreation followed this intellect
ual and musical repast, which was pre-
faced by one of Delmonico's choice and
delicate lunches. A genial and kindly
feeling peryades all our meetings, and
this was eminently cordial and happy.
Among the guests there were noble sill
ver-haired women, who have toiled in
good work for sisters all their lives, and
the young sweet faces of those who are
catching the inspiration of well-doing
from these mothers in Israel. Here
were DIR. Mary c. Putnam, who gradu-
ated in Paris with such distinction
three years since, and DIR. Emily Black
well, a pioneer in medicine, and officers
of the Women's Free Medical College,
the Superintendents Of the School ol
Design for women, the Photographic
School for women, Brooklyn Woman:
Club and Business Woman's Union, anC
others too numerous to mention. Prof
Maria Mitchell, of Vassar College, also
gladdened us by her earnest face anC
presence.
So you see that SOrosis is flourishinl
greatly. 1t has grown from a feeble be
ginning to be not only a power, but I
means of great interest and improve
ment. Our President, Mrs. Wilbour, i,
eminently adapted to the position; anC
to her devoted care, in a great measure
do we owe its prosperity to-day. He
broad judicial mind saw how such so
ciety could minister to woman's need,
while stimulating her culture and af
fording means for frequent intercourse
with others of various conditions anC
callings. We cannot at present rightly
estimate the value of her unselfish Ia
bors. Many noble women are here en-.
gagged, and all, while labOring in some
special work Of charity or reform, find
their true inspiration in Sorosis. IsO.
lated as we are i'm our separate homes
with no opportunity for frequent meet.
| ings such as men enjoy in their busi'
ness pursuits, we find ourselves broad
ened, cheered and strengthened more
than we can describe by our union In
| this unique society II.
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AHEAD OF TIME.

AS the entire force Of the New
NORTHWEST wish to realize the full
benefit of the good things of Thanksgiv-
ing, we issue the paper this week one
day ahead of time. There is no other
class of persons whose duties are so reg
ular as are those of the newspaper staff.
Editors and printers alike must endure
the treadmill routine, and it is but fair
when other people are of for holiday,
that they too should have their share of
freedom.
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nuR SUNDAY EVENING LECTURE.

The lecture at Orc Fino Theater on
Sunday evening was largely attended,
and proved successful far beyond our
anticipations. AS an impartial report
from the local columns of the Herald is
given elsewhere, it is not necessary even
if 1t were admissible for us to say more.
Our next lecture will be upon "The
Social System and Christianity"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29

We regret that we were unable to
attend Edith O'GOrman's lecture on
Monday evening. A very raey account
of it is given elsewhere, from a school
girls standpoint, TO which we call the
readers attention. We understand that
the hall was crowded, as railways iswhen
Edith speaks. Success to her.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-11-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

To SPIRTTUALIsTs AND OTHER Liberal.
THISKERs.-A full supply of Spiritualist and
Reform Books kept constantly for sale at Shows
Liberal and Reform Bookstore and General
Pacific Agency, 3l9 kearny street, up stairs,
near Bush Also Adams & Co.'s Golden Pens,
Orton's Anti-IObacco Preparation, and Spence's
Positive ana Negative Powders. All goods sold
at Eastern prices. Remittances in United states
paper currency received 2t par. Circulars and
catalogues mailed free. Address Herman
Snow, T. .. Box III, san Francisco, Cal. V2n4