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PETITIONS.

We have just had a number of petit
tions printed, asking of the Legislature
To grant to women the right of Suf-
frage. These petitions will be mailed to
various parts Of the State within a few
days, and we trust that our friends i'm
every locality reached 10y them, will
lake bold of the matter aud see that
they are circulated. We only want
work to be able to claim the victory,
and the time for our work In this direc-
tlon Is short. 4 short, active, and en-
ergetic campaign is better than a long
one that Is not prosecuted with vigOr.
a large numberof names have already
been secured with a comparatively small
effort. These petitions, with the sigma
t1res that may be procured, must be re-
turned TO Mrs. c. :. Coburn, the Re
eording Secretary OF the State Associa-
lion, at Portland, by the l2th-of Sep
tember. Come, friends, let us have
hst of names mile long, more or less,
10 back up our petitions.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
LETTER FROM ADD1E L. BALLOU.

To THE EDITOR or THE NEW NORTHWEST:
You have shown your good taste in
asking me TO write TO you, and / con-
gratulate you if you succeed i'll being
able to read my letter. Horace Greeley
was undoubtedly the most scholastic
penman in the literary world, but I'M
fortunately for the Lterdti, they were
too illiterate to appreciate it. have
often been flattered myself, by having
my penmanship compared to his, and
modesty alone forbids my acceptance OF
the simile. But suppose it makes no
difference, as 1 have no present inten-
ton Of starting writing school.
1 "met up with" (as they say down In
Dixie) little incident the other day,
which rather amused me, to say the
least.
a fair, young, anxious widow, who
seemed inclined to convince the travel
Ing world that 'Barkis is willin'," had
Tor some time been holding sweet con-
verse with an elderly lady, upon matri-
monial subjects. Being always inter
ested for others, if not for myself on
such matters, "pricked up the ears' of
my understanding, while they rehearsed
the lawful responsibility" there was in
second choice of husbands" I ex-
pected, of course, to hear either that all
the good claims were taken up, or that
the remaining "game was not worth
the CANDLE" but was rather relieved
when the mature sister observed thai
because we are commanded we mus
obey-yes, wives must obey their hus
bands %
Funny, isn't it? But / wonder who
he is to obey?
Michigan is coming grandly up with
the question for women, and as she has
been the banner State in other reforms
it is greatly to be hoped this will find
champiOnage equal 10 the rest. That
the Territories in the great liberal West
might achieve equal honors in this
matter at all early day, seems to me to
require only the right combination OF
effort, persistence, and zeal.
And trust that the friends of Woman
Suffrage IN Oregon will make one grand,
united effort to carry bill through the
next Legislature that will recognize the
citizenship Of the brave, active and en-
ergetic women Of this State, or at least
place them on an equality with natural
lied foreigners and emaneipated colored
men. | trust also that your own and
each county meeting, to be held in the
State prior TO the session of the Legisla-
ture, will devise some measures to ad-
vance the work before that body, with
the best promise Of success.
Ever in the interests of woman, and
general humanity, yours,
ADDIE l.. BALLOU.
Olympia, August u, 1874.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
STRAINING AT A GNAT AND SWAL-
LOWING A CAMEL.

We presume that many Of our readers
have noticed and gauged the capacity Of
certain editors In our State, who, being
unable to make a successful argument
against equal rights, find it extremely
convenient to assume that all argument
is wasted upon those who differ with
them in opinion. We do not specially
blame them for this, as their only
chance TO avoid public and total capitu-
lation lies in stunning all controversy
while they are so poorly equipped for
battle.
II is certainly much more convenient
to assume lordly and patronizing air,
and pretend to regard an opponent as a
deluded and unhappy creature, upon
whom it were a waste of time to employ
argument, than TO attempt, with wind
of airy theories, TO overthrow the logic
which they cannot subvert. Entrench-
Ing themselves thus in the only strong
hold left for their occupancy, tkey vent
their spleen against those whose persist
ent and plausible arguments work them
so much annoyance, by re-printing the
views OF others as minded and
egotistical as themselves. When, for
Instance, the New York Herald ex-
presses the opinion that the mention of
the name of Elizabeth Cady Stanton in
connection with the great scandal, has
done more harm to the Woman Move
ment than twenty years ofagitation will
remedy, this, the distorted opinion Of
one man, who is doubtless eager TO
make point against the movement, is
with ill-concealed satisfaction reprinted
by Journals Of the Bulletin type, and
the Insignificant editor sinks back with
the happy, but most mistaken idea, that
he has struck a staggering bow at
Woman Suffrage.
The idea that The political opinions oi
those who We're so unfortunate as tC
have known anything concerning ihs
social irregularities OF Henry Ward
Beecher, have aught TO DO with, or will
suffer aught from, the domestic diff
cnltIes that have been recently un
earthed and detailed to a shudderlnl
world, is simply an absurdity which
only those who are driven to last re-
sort would, for a mciuent, proclaim.
At the time that these things are re.
ported to have come TO the knowledge
of Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthony
there was not, we presume, person in
the United States who would not have
felt honOred by an acquaintance and in
timAcy with either Of the families inn
plieated. And to charge that the great
principles of Human Rights will suffer
because Of the knowledge which this
intimacy disclosed, is as absurd as it is
impossible. And though the Herald
may prophesy, and the smaller fry may
gleefully reprint the predication that
Woman Suffrage is delayed twenty
years by the disclosures of the recent
scandal, yet do sensible people every
where know that in twenty years
Woman Suffrage will so long have been
an established fact in the United States,
that none will be found who will admit
that they ever doubted its Justice and
expediency, none so poor as 10 do rever-
ence 10 the timid theories Of to-day.
Surely there be those who strain at n
gnat and swallow 4 camel.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
OUR FOURTH VOLUME.

With this issue we fling our banner to
the breeze with all sails set and PEN
nants flying; for We have safely tided
over the three first and most l,erilous
years of journalism, and enter upon the
fourth annual voyage with our goodly
ship in splendid order, we'll manned
and ballasted.
Now, friends, we say to you in kind
ness and candor, we rely upon you to do
your duty and stand by the ship. To
hold the helm In all weathers is our ar
duous task; and for you to sustain us in
this duty is much lighter one. Will
you not rally to our aid?
The beginning of a new volume is q
splendid time to make up clubs. Bear
a hand, friends.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The editor of the Salem Statesman
was 80 nightly pufIed up by n compli-
ment recently paid his magnificent
editorials" by the editor of the Forest
Grove Independent, that he in turn
wished to delight the soul OF the last
named Individual. To do this, it was
only necessary to slur the editor Of the
NEW NORTHWEST. Consequently we
find an item Of Luce scurrility, and n
reprint Of Luce slather, in Saturdays
issue of the Statesman. a clear case OF
"Iou tickled me and I'll tickle YOU"
II Brother Mcdonald will refer TO the
editorial correspondence published in
our issue Of August 9Th, from which his
gentlemanly ~ item was Luced, he
will, as We hope and believe, be ashamed
Of having for one moment stopped TO
Luce's level.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
LETTER FROM OLYMPIA.

To THE EDITOR or THE NEW NORTHWEST:
The Indian policy of the Government
has been often and severely criticized,
and never with more reason than at
present.
In this Territory are numerous Indian
tribes who have been under the imme-
diate superintendent Of Gen. NTilroy, a
man who is universally conceded to be
an upright, honest gentleman, who has
served in our great war, lived i'm the
West much of lis life, and understands
Indian character, has been Superintend-
ent of Indian Affairs for two years, dur
ing which time he has travelled all over
the Territory, informing himself Of the
wants of the Indians, and making his
own wishes understood. Their needs he
has faithfully reported TO the Commits
sioners on Indian Affairs, and has, in
short, entered into the work with an
energy and will seldom displayed by
Government officials. Being con-
scientious Christian, as well as thor
oughly disciplined officer, he undertook
to carry out the policy of the President
in regard to Outstanding the savages.
No sooner, however, was the old vet
eran's brow knit with lowering frown
upon some OF the actions of the Terrific
rial tricksters, than they set to work TO
have him removed. Not being able to
accomplish this, they changed their
tactics and had the office abolished, and
now the work of robbing "poor Lo"
goes bravely on, unchecked by Cen
erals frown. ID.
Olympia, August II, 1874.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

From the manner.in which the editor
of the Portland Bulletin culls every bit
Of scandal from his exchanges, and
gleefully and dlsgustiugly dilates upon
each editorially, we would suggest that
his frequent walls concerning the vile
ness Of the Woodhulrs publications are
slightly out of place. The Bulletin, un-
der its present leadership, is totally uu-
lit to be read in any family, and il any
one is disposed to galnsay this, either
his moral sense must be fearfully blunt
ed, or lie has not read Wednesdays is
sue. Satan rebuking sin would not be
a circumstance TO the audacity OF James
O'Meara in constituting himself judge
on the morality-bench.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The saperannuated Modoc, J. Quinn
Thornton, who wears certain scalp-locks
dangling on his shoulders, has been
busy during the past week at his old
game of bIackmailing members Of the
Oregon Conference, or rather, OF knaw-
ing file because his attempts at black
mailing are futile. The old adage, "Set
a rogue to catch a rogue" failed in this
instance, for /. d. Driver, who Is as
complete disgrace to the great Meiho-
alst Church as J. Quinn Thornton can
De- was let off with a simple reprImand
Tor using improper Language.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

\ gentleman who is well posted
writes: "What is needed 10 insure our
success is to get concert of action
among the advocates of Woman Suf-
frage, and have bill properly drawn
up to present Mt the proper time, recol-
Letting how potent is the law Of per-
suasion, and how necessary to victory is
harmony. Have every available woman
present and at work as only women can
work, and Oregon may yet Fbe the pio-
neer State In granting TO women the
right of suffrage"
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
WE BEG PARDON. FR1ENns

Ry some lnexplicable process p.r, ot
our mail got badly mixed, last week; a
package that should have gone TO Amitv
was sent to The Dalles, but upon being
returned, was promptly re-mailed to lis
proper destination. We very much re-
gret the mischamce, friends, and will
look sharp in future. We desire any Of
of our subscribers who have not received
the issue of August 7th, TO notify us at
enee, and we will supply them.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

FRIENDSHP.-An unselfish generOs-
ity of feeling and action is only one of
the many duties we owe to our fellow
creatures. WeeXist for them as we'll as
for ourselves, and those who are apt to
forget this truth would do we'll to ask
themselves, in the words of the heroine
of one of the ablest works of fiction,
"What do we live for, if it is not to
make life less difficult to each other ."
As to friendship between the sexes, it
may, without entering upon the vexed
question of Platonic friendship, be
safely asserted that when mutual regard
particularly of youth is really great, it
seems hardly possible for human nature
to allow itself to be restrained within
narrow limits Most of us know too
well that a great many tears have been
shed, and a great many hearts sOrely
bruised. at the unwelcOme discovery
that we were only regarded as ga
friend" Friendship can be cruel as
well as kind, and after we have been
wounded by the sharp dagger of love it
certainly seems q grim practical Joke
that the weapon should be hid under the
garb Of friendship, and it is very poor
consolation TO be told that we were mis-
taken, but that it is hoped we may sal
ways be frieuds.n
The cultivation of friendship should
never be neglected. 1t lifts us out of the
narrow sphere Of ''self," makes US more
tolerant of the feelings of others, and
opens wide field for many a good
word and deed; for what is friendship
but strong and noble sympathy, that
calls Tor the exercise OF all the best Quail
tiles Of the human hearn and whilst in
sensihIy elevatiHg our own characters.
leads us to strive to add to the joys and
lessen the sorrows of others?
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The Omaha Republican reports the
instant death Of a Methodist clergyman,
the Rev. Richard 5. Shreve, and his
wife, by lightning stroke, July 29th,
while sitting near each other in the
house Of a friend, whom they were vis-
iting. Another brother, the Rev. John
Shreve, was stunned, but recovered.
Mrs. Shreve had just 4 moment before
sent their seven children into an adj
joining room because they became
frightened at the storm.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The Liberal Republican has changed
hands and name, and now starts out
under its new leadership as the Dallas
Hemi-er. II Is the intention of the pro-
prietors 10 make a local journal that
shall be n welcome visitor In every
family in Polk county. We hope they
may succeed TO the satisfaction Of them
selves and patrons.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

Brother Izer thinks the basement Of
the Methodist church too holy a place
in which to mention the fact, in n tenn
peyance meeting, that to destroy intem-
perance, woman must have the ballot.
Wonder what he thinks when the audi
torium Of the same church becomes q
Conference Police Court?
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

Miss Isadora Pratt, of Massachusetts,
has succeeded in gaining admlttance to
the Royal Art Academy of Berlin; but,
being "only woman" her name does
not appear on the roll OF students, and
for the same reason no money will be
accepted from her, which, she says, Is
the only advantage she ever gained by
wearing skirts.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

There has been another riOt-this
time in South Carolina. Political diff
ferences between colored members OF
the Legislature were the cause. Intense
excitement prevailed. None but radi-
Gals We're engaged in the riot.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

DIR. Clark pleads piteously for a sys-
tenn of education that will make boys
men and girls women. Just as If any
course Of education could be devised
that would tend to opposite results
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21
NOTICE.

Agents will please take notice that 1t Is
great tax upon US 10 pay express charges upon
small sums. and they will confer great faVor
by renting to us through money orders OF
registered letters
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The Mercer Dispatch says: There lives
IN Coolspring township an old settler, 95
years of age, who never, 10 this date,
has seen a-train Of cars. Living under
the same roof with him are four genera
tiOns-this venerable sire, his daughter,
granddaughter, and two grsat-grand-
da lighters.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-08-21

The proportions OF the United States
Hotel, at Saratoga, are Of a stupendous
character. IL is ,400 feet in length, or
more than quarter of mile long, COW
ering $1,000 feet of earth, with sleeping
accommodations for 200 guests. The
entire cost is S225, 900. Thirty thousand
yards OF carpet are required to cover the
hoors. Almost as big rs the Palace Ho-
tel, San Francisco.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31
The Southern Oranges.

Mississippi now numbers five hun:
dred oranges the members, of which
produced last year 269, 329 bales of
cotton 3, &C., 496 bushels of corn. $780,
203 bushels of oats and as, 831 abush-
els of sweet potatoes. This year, it is
estimated. these oranges will directly
control the sale of. S6,127 bales of
cotton. In view of the sorry picture
lately presented of the agricultural
condition of Mississippi, by an intelli-
gent correspondent of the New York
Tribune, these facts speak volumes for
the directly beneficial results of the
grange organization in resuseitating the
natural resources of the State, and
placing her once, more on the road to
healthy prosperity. L-.... IL
The secretary Of the Mississippi
State Grange estimates that the mem
bers will purchase direct this year
1854 bhis offsugar, $3.50 bbls. of mo-
lasses, 1876 bbls. of -four, ,l35 sacks
of salt, and $50 sacks of coffee. We
note, also, that the Oranges expect to
buy, through the proceeds of their cot
ton, 2,739, 80 lbss pork, 2,543.750 lbs,
bacon, and l471 bales of hay. The
question arises whether the system of
PLANTING or farming is not defective, in
some impertantfeature, which prevents
the farmer or planter from making his
own hay and, at least, his own bacon.
The practical lesson thus taught by
one years experience of the Mississip-
pi Oranges willuo be lost on theorder
in this State. 1t rs in its ineipiency !;
but its members can not fail to see
what strength this general organization,
based on mutual interest and for a
perfectly safe and honorable object.
must add to the farmingrand planting
system of, Louisiana. 'sbeei.r =
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31
NO USE no TRY.


You can't do better than to buyyour
cARPETING of Coulter. He keeps the
largest stock. He keeps the prettiest
patterns. He keeps the best assert
ment He sells at the lowest price.
He buys on the very best terms. He is
willingsto work for very small profits
and does do So He keeps @theAvery
best and prettiest Oil Cloths for halls,
dining-rooms, fre-places, and will give
them at low prices. He keeps bsauti-
full Velvet Rugs. door mats, oil rugs,
bordering and stair 'carpeting. zee The
best assortment of SHADES, atyery low
prices. Be sure to visit Coulter : when
in want of any of the above. =
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs
Window Shades, Damasks,-
Curtains, = Table Linens
Towels, Napkins, etc.

siia ,ShrrHid .fJlH .-1Ii -qt @
.igiGH 10 Enfa
ALI. DOWN TO PANIC PRICEsi
Just think of II. a good Carpet for IS cents
Just think OF 1t, good s-pIy carpet forsl So
per yard.
Just think of IL good floor on Cloth for 10
cents per yard.
Just think Of IL. q Velvet Rug forss 50.
Just thinl< Of ma nice Oh Window shade
for 81 90. so
Just think Of II. nice Curtain Damask for
: Gcer1ts per yard. 49, Irtfl
Just think oft. a nice Lace Curtain for
81 p. f-H.. ~. r.l.-
Just think of It. good all Linen Table Dam
:, ask for 80 cent? Der yard, 49,. -
Just think oft. a dozen good all Linen
Napkins for 81 co. -
And then go TO Rice. Broaddus Co.'S and
spend your money for some Of the ABOVE
and you will never regret u. Wewant you
70 make money by buying goods while they
are down, and we VIII make money on
them whom they gonp. "a ~
r - = RICE, BRoADDUs CO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31

We saw the superior Jack, Bob
Lee, in town on Monday. baByeommon
eonsenthe is considered to. be the finest
Jack in the county as breeder he is
considered the best in the county. We
learn he has been purchased by our
yovng friend Bryant Whitfield, and
intends to- make a season with him
and No. / saddle and harness Stall
ion at the 10 Lyon place, one mile
South of Cherry's Station, on the Port
Royal road siti. bst 81. JAN 10-4w.,a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-31
L2TEGT

Do you want Ready made Clothing ?
IF you do, go to ,Coplter's. Do YOU
want ready made shiftsP If you do.
go to Coulter's. Do you want goods
to make shirts? If you do go to Coul-
ter's. Why go to- Goulter's all the
time? Because he buys for CASH, and
you know CASH gets the bargains. Be-
cause he is at no extra erperse to sell
clothing, therefore can afford to give
bargains. Because he is not dependent
upon any one branch Of business for
his support, but handlesall his goods
to the bestadvantage. Because he buys
direct from the manufacturers and gets
the lowest prices and can afford to sell
at the lowest prices Because he,aims
in every instanceAto give his customers
the full value of their money. Try
Coulter for CLOTHING. '-'