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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
AR READERS OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:

DEAR READERS OF THE New NoETHw EST:
We snatch a moment from multidin-
Gus other duties to drop you line in re-
gard to the last nights debate upon the
Suffrage bill.
The House resolved itself into Com
mittee of the Whole, and met in special
session at O'Clock. The Bill was intro
duced by Mr.. Reed of Marion, who pro-
claimed himself proud of the high honor
of being permitted to enroll his name
among those who favor Human Free
dom.
y species of parliamentary filibuster-
ing followed, which would be lasting
disgrace to any people. Motions "to
amend" rto amend amendments" "to
rise and report progress" etc, etc., met
with quiet disposal at the hand OF Mr.
Riddle, the Chairman, who was evil
IDENTIFY in favor of the bill.
Mr.. Galloway's "mother was Won
an SufTragist, but he was opposed" etc.
etc.
-hAs lACCu WAS lNhAAl1Na CA N-N
story related of Mr.. Lincoln, who, when
interrogated as to what he'd think If O
negro should vote for a certain measure
and white man should vote against it,
replied, "Pd think the negro had a
deuced sight the most sense" Every
body saw the point.
Bradshaw of Yamhill made charac-
teristic speech.
A sandy-haired member, with thin
nose, thought women were meddling
where they had no business"
Several gentlemen were "constitu-
tionally" obstinate. johnson of Multi
nOmah got babies and potatoes badly
mixed with ballots.
A gentleman from Waseo made q
splendid speech.
Another a Democrat, from somewhere
else, is still choked with Mr. Greeley
boots, and mad because the women were
too smart to try to swallow them too.
Mr.. Johnson's dignity was insulted
when ladies were invited to speak. He
felt smart enough to run the whole con-
Germ with the aid of Bradshaw. The
House thought differently and Mrs. Bal
lou and your humble servant made
| speeches.
Mr.. Reed made one of the finest adj
dresses to which we ever listened.
The House was packed for three and o
half hours. The porches, galleries and
windows being full also.
The bill was rejected in its present
form, but is coming up again.
One or two more such meetings and
no man will stake his reputation upon
an adverse vote. We already have the
brains of both Houses.
But time and space fail us. Will
speak at the Opera House on next
Friday evening by invitation, if not
otherwise unavoidably engaged. Sub
Iject, "How and when are women to get
the Ballot ?" AID.
Salem, Oregon, October eth, 1874.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09
THE WoMAN's CONGRESS.

The second annual session of the
Woman's Congress will convene in Chi
cago on the 18th of the present month,
aud continue in session for three days.
Among the noble, executive, representa-
tive women who have charge Of the ar
rangements of this grand association for
the advancement of women, we notice
the names of Mrs. Livermore, Julia
Ward Howe, Professor Maria Mitchell,
Charlotte B. Wilbour, Frances i. Viii
lard, and Kate y. Doggett.
Papers will be read by the most truly
representative women of this country
and Europe.
The topics selected for discussion are:
lst. Finance-What Monetary Enter
prises can Women safely undertake ?
What new element can'Women bring
into the field of Finance? The part of
Woman in the Financial good or i'll of
the country.
2nd. Crimes-The Genesis of Crime.
Fallen Women. Prison Reform for
Women. Influence of Literature on
Crime.
3rd. True Standard of Use and Beauty
Household Art and Decoration. Co
operative Housekeeping. How to Com
bine intellectual culture with household
management and family duty. Dress
Reform. The Defects of the National
Cuisine, and how to remedy them.
4th. Observation-Disclosures. Phys
ical l. iucation of Girls. Industrial aud
Scientific Education for Women-Medi-
cine, Surgery, Dentistry, and Woman's
Right TO Equal Control in the Educa-
tional Work Of the Nation.
5th. Miscellaneous - Tie Physical
Status of Woman as IL is and should be.
Woman's part in Journalism. How can
Women best oppose intemperance? The
latest and best Efforts of progressive
European Women.
In reply to questions concerning the
nature and object of this Congress, Mrs.
Livermore writes "that, having watched
the progress of women working in a
local association, the idea was conceived
of the Importance and practicability of
a National Association, wherein all
women might discuss their various needs
and duties TO society and humanity, aud
which should also prove as q Normal
School to the Electoral College to which
women are rapidly advancing"
The moving spirit in this organiza-
ton, Mrs. Charlotte Wilbour, writes
thus concerning it: "Much as am in
terested in the question of suffrage and
other important reforms, my desire is
that this Congress shall be Me aggrega-
tion of all reforms, and so be superior IA
any existing society of women I'm oul
country; that at our Congress should be
presented the result of out-wroughl
ideas, and that the great questions con.
sidered should bs.dealt with by those
who, by their actual experience, could
prove that whereof they spoke"
This lady is at present in Europe, in.
teresting representative women of thai
country in the approaching Congress.
We shall look with interest for the re,
ports Of the proceedings of this Assem-.
bly,, confident that it will be what it i,
the avowed intention of making it, "a
great affair, respected by men, and help
ful and prophetic for women"
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1t is TO be hoped, indeed, that Brother
McDonald's fund of iuvective, as well as
his supply of extravagant adjectives,
will soon become exhausted, and him
self be left to catch his breath, while his
readers recover from the disgust occa-
stoned by his obscene abuse of Sister
Duuiway. A few more advocates 90 of
Woman Suffrage such as he, and the
cause In this State would retreat, beaten
into oblivion. All good Sufragists in
the State most devoutly pray, "from all
such friends, may the good Lord deliver
us
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN THE OREGON
LEGISLATURE.

On Tuesday evening, October 9th,
1874, the lower branch of the Oregon
Legislature resolved itself into Com
mittee of the Whole to consider bill,
the brief and concise wording of which
was as follows: ''No person shall be pre-
cluded from the right to vote in this State
on account Of ser, but t0oDleR shall here
after be entitled to Uote at all elections
upon the same terms that men noIO are"
Hundreds of persons, loyal, earnest
and patriotic as are found in any land
or cline, were waiting, watching, hop
ing for the action that should do its part
toward proclaiming these magic words
q law of the State. Noble representa-
tive women were there to show by their
presence, or if the courtesy of their
brethren should permit, bear witness
with their voices to the earnestness of
purpose, the strong sense Of right and
Justice, and the desire to be in the truest
sense help meet for men, which prompted
them to ask for this long and wrongfully
witholden right. Noble men, there
were, too, on the floor Of the House,
who lifted up their voices in behalf of
the disfranchised, unrepresented women
Of the State, pleading earnestly that
Justice might be done them.
All honor to the gentleman who pre-
sented and spoke such grand words in
support Of the bill. Honor also to the
few others who were neither afraid nor
ashamed to be heard on the side Of right,
however unpopular the prejudices Of
men might make that right. And
again, honor to the fourteen who had
the manliness, wisdom and Justice to re-
spond "aye" upon the question. They
will leave to their posterity a noble her
itage in this record.
or its opponents, some, doubtless, are
conscientious men, having, according to
their narrow views, good reasons for op-
posing Woman's acknowledgements.
Others are ruled by prejudice and sell
hshness merely, and conspicuous among
them may be reckoned the doughty
defender of the faith" from Yamhill
county and his Juvenile, conceited, dap
per little colleague. Small wonder, in
deed, that one member from Multno,
nah was nearly strangled by his OWL
words when he attempted to bring sucl
pertinent queries as to "why man wa
larger than woman" and "why woman
was the mother of man." into the de
bate, as having a bearing upon Tia,
question. 'Nameless in dark oblivion
let these men and those who voted will
them dwell in the future.
Let not the enemies of Woman -Suf
frage suppose that its advocates are dis
cOuraged by this result. No. We see
in it the necessity of renewed and in
creased earnestness in the cause of hu-
man rights. We see the marked change
In public sentiment, the thoughtful con-
sideration which many noble men and
women are giving to the subject; We
take courage when We compare our op-
posers with our advocates in point of
mentality and true manliness and
womanliness; we know that in time
the hosts Of oppression will be laid low,
and the cohorts of justice will march
triumPhantly to victory. In the mean
time we shall not abandon a single out
post nor withdraw one Of our lust de-
mands, feeling sure that
Right is right since God IS God,
And right the day will win."
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NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.

The editors and compOsitors of the
NEW NORTHWEST in conformity with
their usual custom, intend to join the
multitude of sight-seers and pleasure
hunters, in their annual visit to the
State Fair next week. Consequently
there will be no paper issued from this
office.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

The Stockton Leader has entered upon
its second year. Its energetic and wide
awake editor and proprietor, Mrs. Laura
DeForce Gordon, thus declares her future
intentions in regard to its publication:
We shall continue In future. AZ heretofore. TO
maintain our Independence OF ALI eIioues. fac
hons' castes and sects, always expressing an
unbiased and fearless opinion upon all topics
OF puole Interest, with special regard 10 the
claims Of the laboring classes, and the right OF
the producers TO the fullest reward for ths,T Ia
bor' with particular reference to the lust claim,
Of women TO equal recognition in every deDs A.
ment
Success to the enterprising lady Jour
palicf
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

Ofall the periodicals which the months
successfully lay upon our table, none
furnishes to ourself and family more
real enjoyment than Arthu's Home
Magazine. Unlike most magazines,
published more especially for the read
ing Of women, it eschews frivolity and
nothingness, its triple mission being to
please, instruct and elevate. Published
in Philadelphia by T. S. Arthur &
Sons, at 81 80 per annum.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

Pouting October, all unmindful of the
near approach of the Fair, is frowning
darkly, and old Sol threatens to with
draw his beams and leave her in tears.
We hope, however, that forbearance, or
the part of each, may continue yet a
week longer, and that bright skies and
balmy breezes may lend their charms
to the occasion of the great annual
;ubiIaa
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ANNOuNCEMENT.

Those subscribers in salem and vicinity VINO
are in arrears for the NEW NORTHWEST are re
spectfuIly requested to call at the residence OF
Mrs. A. b Meacham and settle the same oy
the I5fb inst, as am very busy and not well,
and therefore unable 10 call at their houses. I
expeet 10 leave the city by the 10th inst
4. J. DUSIwAY.
ca1e,, October ). 1874
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

Mrs. Addie L. Ballou and Mrs. a. J.
Duniway each addressed the House in
Committee Of the Whole while that
body had the Woman Suffrage bill un-
der consideration. They were both
gratified and eomplimented by the
courtesy extended; glad to have oppor-
tunity to lift their voices in behalf of
the disfranchised sisterhood.
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nalist

The Office OF Assistant Treasurer Of
State was abolished a few days since,
and now comes bill to create again
such Office, and provide for the compen-
sation, and define the duties of such off,
Ger.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

The bill to regulate the descent Of
property, real and personal, and the
distribution of the property of deceased
persons, was lost in the House, where it
originated, by vote OF Al to IL.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

y noticeable improvement has been
made in the editorials of the Bulletin
since the announcement that James
O'Meara's connection with that paper
had ceased. One can now venture to
read it aloud at the family breakfast-ta-
BILE, instead of glancing through it in
shuddering silence, as for some months
past,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

The Ercniny Ne,cs has departed for the
land ofshades-"unwept, unhonored and
unsung."
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

Several communications were crowded
out of this weeks issue. Have patience,
friends; you shall have your turn.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-09

The bill abolishing the office of State
Geologist passed the Senate by a vote of
q to-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-10
CITY COUNCIL.
q + F1CI A L PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


AT n regular merting of the Board Of Alder
men, held June 9th 1874 there were present:
5. Ii. Janney, esq. President, and Messrs.
Moore, Lawson, johnson, French and Lyles.
l. bill Of B. +. Price, S45, for plans for i'm
provement of Market also a resolution instruct
ing the Auditor to issue his warrant in favor Of
Mary +. Keith for So ~ for in proper tax also
communication from the ollectors asking for
information in regard to the title of property
sold Tor taxes.-were received from the Common
Council and their action concurred IN.
An opinion of the Corporation Attorney on
the act forming Board Of Public Works was
received from the Common Council and laid on
the table.
A bill of Thos. Buckingham, SO, as clerk of
election in the lst ward, was ordered to be paid
A bill of j. r. Nicklin S45, as registrar of
election was referred to the Committee on
Claims.
A petition of W. G. Cazenove and others for
tagging across st. Asaph street, south of Duke;
also petition of Eliza Magruder for permission
TO move her house from the south side to north
side OF Wolfe street; also petition Of Cooney s.
Bro. for permission to construct sewer down
Cameron street from their house to the river
were presented d granted.
An act to reorganize the police force of the
city of Alexand In Was read three times. the Goth
rule suspended and the bill passed by the follow
ing vote: Ayes. Messrs. Janney, Moore, Law
son, johnson, French and Lyles.
The report Of the conference committee on the
salary bill was received from the Common Coun-
Gil and their action non concurred in.
A report of the Finance Committee on the Pc
tition of w. N. McVeigh WAS received from the
Common Council and their action concurred in.
The salary bill was returned by the Common
Council and q committee of conference asked
for, which was granted, and Messrs. johnson
and Moore appointed on The part of this Board
The Board then adjourned until next Thurs
day night.
TeSte: JNO j. JAMESON, Clerk.
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The American Pilgrims.

ROME, June 9-The pilgrims from the
United States, accompanied by one hundred
American Catholic residents of Rome, proceed
ed to the Vatican TO day, and were received by
the Pope. Bishop Dwenger, Introducing them
expatiated on the uualterable devotion of the
Catholics of the Uuited States to the Holy
Father. Honestly loving liberty, they heartily
condemned the tyrauuical persecution OF the
Church by braggarts false to liberty and es-
tranged from God.
The Pope replied that amid the dar kncss
which encompassed the world, this manifesto
ton was ray Of light. The enemies of the
Holy Church were numerous 1t was great
consolation to look upon the New World,
where the truo faith had so malvelously de-
vcloped as to require frequent creation OF new
diocescs. Still, false religions prevailed on a
large part OF that Continent, and they must con-
stautly pray for the restoration OF all to the true
faith.
The pilgrims then advanced one by one, and
kissed the Pope's hand, and presented the gifts
they had brought from America. After most
interesting interview. the pilgrims withdrew
greatly impressed.
They propose, on future occasion, to pre-
sent an album, containing the signature of each
member of the pilgrimage.
90 Sunday next the entire party will receive
Communion from the hands Of the Pope.
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Congress-.

10 the Senate yesterday Mr. Allison, from
the District Investigating Committee, submit
ed bill for the better government of the Dis
trict. The Moiety bill was considered, and an
amendment adopted which provides that when
goods have been undervaued by an importer,
with intent to defraud the Government,
the particular article thus uDdervalued
shall be forfeited. The compromise cur
rency bill was reported from the conference
committee, and Mr.. Morton gave notice that
he would call it up to-day. The joint resolu-
ton to terminate the commercial treaty be-
tween the United States and the King of Bel
GUM was passed. The committee of confer
ence on the currency reported revised bill
providing for free banking, abolition of reserves
on circulation, except five per cent. to be kept
at the treasury, and the retirement of green
backs at the rate OF 373 per cent, and redemp-
ton in gold on five per cent, bonds June l
1878.
In the House of Representatives the con-
ted case of Pinchback and Sheridan for a
seat in the House, was partially disposed
Of The report of the majority of the Com
mittee on Elections declaring that neither of the
contestants is entitled to seat, was adopted.
The House gave Pinchback and Sheridan
permission to continue the contest. Mr..
Lowndes, submitted resolution calling upon
the Secretary Of War for copy of the report
of the engineers upon the Chesape ake and Ohio
canal. The Geneva award bill was taken up,
when MIR. Butler offered substitute for the
original bill, and which is substantially the one
that passed the House last winter providing for
the payment of actual losses. A lengthy discus
sion ensued, when the bill went over without
final action. A bill to abolish the United States
Court for the western district Of Ka nsas was
passed. An evening session OF the House was
held, at which several members made speeches
on political subjects for circulation among their
constituents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-10

A dispatch from Charleston, S. c.. says that
Judge Graham has filed q decision upon the
question whether Gov. Moses is subject to in
dictment and trial by the ordinary criminal pro-
cess previous to impeachment by the Lcgisla-
ture. He holds that the action Of Moses as
charged iu the indictment, was in truth, official
action. If it was misconduct or a criminality,
it was still official misconduct, or crime CON-
mitted by him as Governor. 1t is, therefore,
ordered that the indictment for larceny be
quashed and the case struck from the docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-10

THE CURRENCY. The Conference Commit
tee Of the two houses of Congress on the dis.
agreeing votes on the Currency bill have agreed
to report az amended bill, which fixes the max.
imum of Treasury notes or greenbacks at 1882,
100000, and repeats the provisions of law linn
ting the quantity of national bank notes; di-
reefs the redemption of greenbacks as new
bank notes are issued in the proportion of three
dollars in greenbacks to eight of bank notes,
until the volume of greenbacks shall be reduced
$500, 900; said redemption to be in United
States bonds or gold coin at the option of the
Secretary of the Treasury. These are the main
features of the bill
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SE.N.HER RESORTS.

JORDAN ALUM SPRIN GS :,
y Rockbridge county, Va.
The third season of this delightful and popular
WATERING PLACE commenced on the first
of June when the spacious establishment WAS
opened to visitors.
THE GRAND HOTEL
has been completed since last season, and is one
OF the largest, most modern and comfortable in
the mountains. lis rooms are large, convenient
ly and elegantly furnished, having GAS in each
room; also ELECTRIC BELLS connecting
with the Office from every room, and also from
the cottages Hot and cold baths and closets on
every door.
THE EUROPEAN HOTEL
is under the charge OF E. NJ. Leftwich. Rooms
in this Hotel 81 per day.
Prof Schof, with his BAND from the y. 5:
Naval Academy, will furnish most delightful
music for the bail room, which is the largest IN
the mountains and the lawn.
TERMS:
Per day for June........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. o. w
Per month for June. w w
Per day from July ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" w
Per month from July lst $50 to 10 U
according to location of rooms. There IS no off
ference, however in furniture or conveniences.
Chi dren under ten and servants haf-price.
White servants according to accommodations
desired
For descriptive pamphlets and analyses of
water apply to h. COOK & co.
G. B. LUCK, Manager.
Excursion tickets ut reduced rates from all
principal cities. e9-lm
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SHiPpI.TG We VS..
Port Of Alexandria, June 10.

Port Of Alexandria, June 10.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to + A
Reed.
Steamer Pilot Boy, Curriomsn. to F A Reed
Schr Lizzie McNichol, Boston, to John 7
Agnew.
SAILED.
Schr Raynor New Bedford, by American
Coal Co.
Schr w Locke, New Haven, by American
Coal Co.
Schr Matilda Krsnz, Portland, by American
Coal Co.
Schr VIM McGee, Woodland, Wilmington
grain by b H Lambert
Schr Euge, Wilmington, grain by Hooe \
Johnston.
Schr Lizzie B McNichol, New Haven, by Jno
P Agnew.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Oliver Ames and } Ward.
MEMORANDA
Schrs Walter Palmer, Maria Pierson. Carrie
Holmes and r Kirk, hence at New York sth.
Schr J NJ Richards, from New York for TN:
port, passed through He'll Gate 9Th.
Schr Emily, hence at Norfolk 9Th.
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Hail and Damage to Crops.

FREDERICK, Nd, June 9.-Ooe Of the most
extraordinary aud destructive hail storms ever
experience 10 this section of the country passed
over the northeastern portion Of this county
about seven o'clock last evening. Much dam
age was done to buildings. and hundreds OF
acres of splendid growing crops of wheat, corn
and hay were utterly destroyed. Ozone hund-
dred and ten acres Of fine wheat owned by
Mrs. Jesse Wright, near Monroyia Station
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, scarcely pushed
will be gathered
The area Of the storm was about one and q
half mile 10 width, aud extended distance of
about fifteen miles Hail as large as hen eggs
lay in some places to depth Of one and half
feet, and was still found in large quantities this
morning. The temperature was depressed to
IS Degrees and what is most remarkable there
was scarcely the least wind experienced in the
belt.