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EVIDENCES OF PROGRESS.

"With advancing intelligence people
are generally awakening to the truth
that they are more interested in the
discovery and triumph Of the scientific
forms of government over the formulas
of the past, than in the success Of worn
out parties and politicians" So says
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and all think
ing and observing persons will We
think, agree with her.
We see in the movements of labor re-
formers, of farmers Oranges, of Woman
Suffragists, a general disposition of the
people to band together to correct abuses
that have long been fastened upon the
people by q system Of government mis-
called Republican, that while it pretends
to be of and by the people, is yet but a
network of political trickery in the
hands of the few. One-half the entire
population is unblushingly and persist
emily debarred from exercising even the
semblance of citizenship, while the
votes of the other half, manipulated TO
suit the wish and will Of party leaders,
falls very far short of an expression OF
opinion by the masses. The general
working of this great and mighty leaven
"public sentiment is not confined to
the nation or people. We see evidences
Of the same principles existing, Of the
same thoughts moving in other eoun-
tries. Look at Spain aud France, strug-
Cling toward a Republic, at Austria ex-
tending the right of trial by jury, at
England counting grudgingly the enor-
nous expenses of the attaches of roy
atty, and then answer if this dissatisfac.
tion exists among a few fanatical NAL
contents in our own land.
Nor need those who would place oh
stacles in the path of the car of progress,
think to more than temporarily stay its
onward course. What, though the
enemies of freedom glory for time in
the defeat of its friends? Defeat, per
haps, often repeated, may, and doubtless
will, overtake them; but annihilation-
neUer. The investigations of an intelli-
gent people cannot be stopped, their de-
mands for justice cannot be sileneed;
but the one will continue to grow more
thorough, the other more voeiferous,
until the battle is won, the claims OF
justice honorably met.
Disappointed politicians may mutter
anathemas upon reformers, whether
they struggle to bear aloft the banners
Of temperance, organize themselves into
protective unions, present the claims of
woman for the ballot, or meet in
Changers Lodges, but the most rigor-
Gus prescription will be powerless to de-
stroy what God himself has planted
the desire for freedom, and the demand
for right in the hearts of His people.
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Four o'clock and we encounter Cello
aud the portage. An hour or two spent
in loading and switching. Satisfy a
friend, who playfully blames the loco
motive for smoking, that it also cheWS-to
back 'er. Show him that it goes "Choo,
choo, choo," to put her through, and
Choo, choo, choo," to back Ter.
He giues IL up. Our winding, snake
like train keeps adding freight car
after freight ear to its caudle ex-
trenlity until, as the engine at last
switches its tail of cars and goes thun-
dering down the grade, we look behind
us from the window and count thirteen
rdttleS. Oh, ichdt snake! It follows
us through the gloom and over the
gorges; down the grades and up the
grades along the river and across the
eulverts under frowning crags and
over jarring tressle work, never eeasing
its rattle and din, until at last we reach
the Dalles, where the snake, rattles and
all, curls itself away somewhere among
the machine shops, and we repair to the
Umatilla House to dream of home and
write this letter. A. J. ID.
The Dalles, November %, 1874.
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Laura De Force Gordon, the able and
efficient editor Of the Stockton Leader,
having through illness been compelled
10 leave the interests of her paper in
other hands for few days, her ancient
enemy, VIM. Biyen of the Herald,
seized upon the opportunity TO attack
herself and her journal in a most often
sive style, making the usual charges
that animals of his class are wont TO dc
upon women who dare to own and edit
a newspaper. Our friend Laura, hav-
ing sufficiently recovered from the at
tack Of pneumonia 10 use her pencil,
goes after her assailant in a manner that
must be suggestive of tropical latitudes,
ana Will possibly serve to render him
careful how he attacks a woman who
Is able to defend herself in the future.
ihe piueky little lady is likely not only
70 Vihoieate herself, but to bring TO light
some Things that will cover her adver-
sary with confusion. Luckily for those
VINO are to come after them, the pioneer
women journalists are not onIv aasI,a.
vanquished.
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LETTER TO YOURS TRULY"

Yours Truly, the fair correspondent OF
the New NORTHWEST, is doubtless this
rainy evening eontentedly engaged in
washing the supper dishes, and enjoy
ing the comforting assurance that she
will never again be troubled by mis-
sive from the pen of so weak and hum
ble parsonage as Plowboy. Ifsuch be
the fact, these lines will be to her a
proof of the frailty of human expecta-
tions, as well as knowledge that what
may appear to be feeble lights, are not
always easily snuffed out.
Such a profusiOn Of sarcastic wit as
was poured forth upon Plowboy in the
letter published i'm the NEW NORTH
WEST of the 10Th inst, might have eff
fectually silenced a more timid creature
than himself; but he, unlike Yours
Truly, has neither official friends to en-
tertain, nor domestic duties to interfere
with his inclination; consequently, he
finds himself almost unconsciously ad-
dressing her again. And now, if he inn
poses upon her generosity in asking her
to descend from her lofty sphere just
long enough TO read this brief letter, he
hopes to be forgiven.
II, as Yours Truly charges, he was
tempted before beyond his powers OF re-
sistance, he finds himself doubly so now;
and if she finds his letters too prosy for
perusal, he would advise her to make a
special request of Mrs. ID. not to publish
them.
Plowboy has for several years been a
believer in what is termed "Woman's
Rights" yet, notwithstanding this, he
imagines that men have some rights
that women are bound to respect, one of
which is writing to a newspaper-al-
though, perchance, 1t may be in answer
to letter written by Yours Truly.
Although Plowboy will cheerfully
welcome the day when women will be
privileged to enjoy all the rights that
they claim, yet in this age, when critics
so abound and popularity is such a
jewel, it won't do for young man just
starting forth in the world to express
himself too freely upon any question.
He trusts, also, that he will be pardoned
for expressing the belief that there is
small danger of the kind of amiability
displayed by Yours Truly's letter becom-
ing angelic or irresistible.
Should she write again, he would ad-
wise her not to allow any of her friends
to look over her shoulder lest they dis
cover the plebian cognomen of her hum
bic correspondent, and she be humiliated
thereby.
That Yours Truly may yet be fortu-
nate enough TO secure a congenial cor
respondent, is the sincere wish of
PLowBOY.
Harrisburg, Nov. 10th, 1874.
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Miss Matte Stephenson is the second
lady compositor who has made her de
6ut in Albany. She is working On the
Register.
The larger portion of the arabic land
of Alaska lies within the Aleutian dis
trict. In this and the northern part of
the Sitkan district the climatic condi-
tions are the most favorable for agricul-
tu-e.
A Dallas man is so extremely verdant
as to advertise for lost umbrella-in-
nocently suppOsing it was taken by
mistake. Such faith in human nature
is inexpressibly ouching-considerin
the state of the weather.
Hon. S. f. Chadwick has made good
use of some of the carpets i'm the com
mittee rooms of the Legislative Assem-
bly,, by carpeting several rooms of the
Deaf-Mute school that has heretofore
been bare of that commodity.
Seventeen candidates were up for Rep
resentative in Walla Walla county at
the recent election. The two lowest on
the list were o. I. Porter and w. H.
Newell, each receiving 3SI votes. There
are six out of the seventeen to elect.
The mineral lands upon the Sound are
attracting the attention of capitalists,
and within a very short time LOO acres
of coal land in King county has been
disposed of at the rate of SO per acre.
Seven entries were made in one day.
The Marion County Council Of Pat
rons of Husbandry is called TO meet in
Salem on the third Friday of the pres
ent month. Delegates and Masters are
requested to be present, as special Dusl-
ness ofimportance is to be transacted.
PendIeton, Umatilla county, is to have
an Episcopal Church. 5000 has been
guaranteed from the Church Building
Fund as soon rs the citizens raise a
similar amount, and they are hard at
work and confident that they will sue
ceed.
Buena Vista, for the first time this
season, has had its quiet disturbed by
the whistle of a steamboat. 1t was the
signal for the people to rush to the front
TO view the little Ohio that thus in
truded and re-awakened the reverberat-
Ing echoes of the surrounding hills.
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HEAR, WONDER AND PRONOUNCE. ."

AS our readers know, the California
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at its late session decided that
women could not be by that church
legally licensed TO preach. The ques-
tion was brought before the conference
by the application of Mrs. Maggie Van
Cott, well and widely known as a great
Methodist revivslist, for deacons' orders.
The presiding Bishop (Merrill) ruled the
case out Of order, stating that no district
or quarterly conference had a right to
license a woman to preach. The Board
of Bishops had previously considered
the matter and had decided that the ap-
plication could not be in any form en-
tertained. 1t is not possible for such
bigotry and prescription as this to con-
tinue to live, much less to flourish in
high places for any great length OF time.
" 4 decent respect for the opinions OF
mankind" will ereiong deter men who
are accounted wise, from gravely rem
dering such ludicrous decisions, even il
justice fails in her endeavors to remove
the scales of prejudice from their eyes,
and Christianity is powerless TO over
come the bigotry existing in theil
minds.
The following from the San francisco
Post conveys an idea Of the manner in
which lookers-on regard the arraign-
ment Of n woman on the charge of ser
'By the voice of the presiding Bishop,
the California Conference of the Metho-
dist Church lately decided that women
could not be admitted to ordination, on
the ground that the pronoun he, in the
Methodist discipline, is used only in its
restricted sense, meaning males, and
males only. If that be so Of the he OF
the discipline, why should it not be so
also of the he Of the Bible? In which
case women are saved a good deal Of re-
sponsibility. But it seems to outsiders
rather mean in the Methodist preachers
to refuse q woman like Mrs. Van Colt
full recognition and fellowship, while
they are ready to avail themselves OF
her services in converting sinners or
paying the debt of the church."
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"a DRUNKEN WOMAN" {"

And as If these awful words were not
enough to turn the soul sick with hor-
ror and sympathy, come the additional
words, "with an infant two months old
in her arms" Could any words be more
suggestive of the utter abandonment OF
woe, any that could convey n deeper
idea of human degradation? That a
mother with the sweet face of q wee
baby upon her bosom could drink that
which stupefies her own brain, and by
poisoning the fountain which sustains
the life of her child. poison its brain
also, is a thought so revolving that he
who is compelled to detail the sickening
spectacle, "though divine, might weep"
Yet such poor misguided ones, slaves to
vicious, perhaps an inherited appe-
tite, deserve rather our pity than our
condemnation.
Little know we who chronicle, or ye
who read of the dreadful spectacle here
presented, the long chain Of eireum-
stances that induced the result we shud-
der to relate. The effect we see, the
cause is hidden from our view, and
while we pity let us forbear to Judge
these the lowly and unfortunate Of garth.
"Who knows its strength by trial will know
What strength must he set against sin;
And how temptation Is overcome
He has learned who has felt its power within
Two things stand out sharp with re-
proach upon the manhood of this ma
tion; one is that licensed dens abound
on every hand, fitted up and rendered
attractive to those whose deadly foe is
appetite for drink; the other is that the
demand for that which alone can render
such revolving spectacles possible is suf-
/ ficient to create such a bountiful supply
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IN AFFLIOTION.

The family of our friend and CO.
laborer, Mrs. J. A. Johns of Salem, is
Just now in the midst of deep aflliction.
\ son, a young man of some twenty
years, has been lying i'll of fever for
some weeks and is still, so we are in-
formed, in a very critical state On last
Sunday night the father and daughter
watched by his bedside, and towards
morning the young lady, taking in her
hand n fluid lamp, went into another
room to procure lunch for her father.
Returning TO the room where the latter
remained, the lamp in her hand exploded
just as she was entering, and she was in
a moment enveloped in a sheet of flame.
She was terribly burned about the head,
face, neck and arms. Prompt assistance
was rendered, and il is hoped that the
painful accident will not prove fatal.
Mr.. Johns was himself badly burned
about the hands while extinguishing the
flames that enveloped his daughter.
Not one Of the regular readers of the
NEW NORTHWEST but have derived
benefit and pleasure from the practical,
wholesome and sensible articles and let
tiers that Mrs. ]. A. Johns has from time
to time contributed to its columns, and
each will feel deep sympathy with the
family in the severe and manifold affiic-
tions that are at present their portion.
For our own part we tender our deep
est sympathy and hope that kind Provi-
dence may bless each of the suffering
ones with complete recovery from in
jury, and a speedy return to health.
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THE UNANIMOUS VERDICT.

The absnrdity of the unanimous YER
diet in criminal cases is well illustrated
in the Udderzook trial, which recently
took place in Pennsylvania. 1t serves
to show how jurors waver in opinion
even when q human life hangs upon
their decision. On the first ballot six
voted guilty, five not guilty, and one
was undecided. They balloted a second
time with the same result. On the third
ballot, guilty six, not guilty six; fourth,
guilty five, not guilty seven; fifth,
guilty four, not guilty eight; sixth,
guilty six, not guilty six seventh,
guilty nine, not guilty three; eighth,
guilty eleven, not guilty one; ninth,
guilty t,relue. The man thus condemned
by the vacillating opinions of twelve
fellow-mortals, was in the name of jus
tice executed a few days since. The evil
dence against him, though strong, was
wholly circumstantial, and he died with
out confession. The spectacle presented
by twelve men, each possessed offrail hu-
man judgment at best, sitting in solemn
eonclave balloting TO determine whether
fellowman shall live or be changed by
the neck until he is dead" is one that
is revolving to every sense of humanity
and justice-a disgrace anda reproach to
a civilized and Christian nation.
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The Toledo Journal thus sums the
matterup: "Ifthe ballot can be rightfully
withheldfrom woman, it can be from the
poor man. If from the poor man, then
also from the uneducated man. If from
the unedueated man, then also from the
common people. If from the common
people, then also from the aristoeratic
classes. If from the aristocratic classes,
then the king does indeed rule by divine
right, and republics are the biggest
humbugs Of the age"
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RECENT EVENTS.


A destructive fire occurred at Brook
vile, Pa, on the morning of the Goth.
Loss, s25O,OOO; insurance, 100000.
\ terrible explosion occurred in a col
liery at Warrenvale, Yorkshire, on the
10th. Fourteen miners were killed.
One hundred and fifty men were
thrown out of employment by the burn
ing of a large mill at st. Johns, y. b.,
on the morning of the 10th.
Twenty-four men were killed in the
explosion of the Warrenvale coal mine,
Yorkshire. Ten men have been rescued,
all of them more or less injured.
The steamer Lilly exploded her boiler
near the Government works in New
York Harbor on the afternoon of the
18th, killing five of the crew and fatally
wounding the captain.
Three Egyptian men-of- war are block
aiding the seaport of Berbira, Africa, and
preventing the shipment of merchandise
from that port. A British gunboat has
been dispatched to the bloekaded port.
A mysterious conspiracy for the pur-
pose, it is believed, of overthrowing the
Government, has been discovered tC
exist in Russia. Many of the most ex,
alted personages in the Empire are inn
plicated, and its ramifications extend L
all parts of the country. Over 5000 ar
rests have already been made, including
many ladies of high rank A commits
sion of investigation has been appoints
by the Government, and it is believe
thatallin the conspiracy will be brough
to justice.
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On First street, above Morrison,
In the windows you Will see
New Styles of Ladies' Boots and Shoes,
All made by RODGERS, T.
In Ladies' work he takes the sway
Surpassed he cannot be-
In cutting and making Ladies. Shoesi
That cOnmendable RODGEHSs L.
The Polish shoe is all the rage
Frii-sralIoped TO the knee;
Tho sida-Inced shoe, the Queen Of style,
eau. a rush 10 RODGERS I.
80. Ladies. If you want your feet
Froln dampncss 10 be free,
As winter 10 is now at hand,
90 and see RODGERS, I.
And he Will show you all the STYLES,
a GOOD FIT will guarantee,
Or he will give you back your coin
COmmendablc RODGERS. L. 4 10
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Now comes the report from Florence
that joaquin Miller, the poet of the Sier-
ras, has become enamored of, and eloped
with married woman, an Italian, and
the mother of several children. The
affair is said to have produced great
commotion in that city. He it is who
talks pathetieally of "Land forgotten
and love denied" admonishes others
that it were better "To wed one sweet
woman and love her WE'LL" than to
wander the world rs he done,
Breaking the heart into bits Of clay,
And leaving It scattered on every hand"
a slight discrepancy is noticeable be-
tween the precept and example of the
erratic and unprincipled poet. The re-
port mentioned is said to be well authen-
ticated.
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Admiral Almy reports that the limited
States steamer Saranac remains at Ia
Paz, Mexico, to protect American citi.
zens and interests. Many robberies and
murders we're being committed, and th,
authorities were taking no steps to ar
rest the culprlts.
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We acknowledge the receipt of an in
vitation to be present and participate in
the deliberations of the Yamhill County
w. S. Association to convene at La
fayette on Friday of this week, and re-
gret exceedingly our inability to accept
the same. If our editorial duties will
permit, we will, however, send thither-
ward "pIece Of our mind" upon paper,
which will, we trust, be received as an
earnest OF our good will.
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Petty thieves are abroad in Dallas.
They have a peculiarly ravenous appe-
tite for axes and such indigestible NOR
sells as are found lying around loose;
Slight inconvenience may be expected
to accompany city honors.
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The Yamhill County w. S. Associa-
tion will continue in session through
two days and evenings, instead of one as
we announced last week. Evidently the
suffraglsts of old Yamhill don't believe
in doing things by halves.
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1HE SKAIlHa RINK!

on Fourth street, between Pine and 4 SIIeeIs
Sl,,.irg EVERY DAY. except Sunday, from 10
to u, and rom to O'Clock
Admission Precise of skates, 70 ets-
Skatingevery Tuesday, Thursday and saturday
Evening, from to 10 o'clock
MUSIC BY BRASS BAND.
Admission. 25 cts Use Of Skates, 20 cts,
Wednesday has been set apart exclusively
for ladies. r4IH II. c. MORRICE, Lessee.
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The Weekly is the ablest and most. power
ful illustrated periodical published In this
country. Its editorials are scholarly and con-
Vlncing, and carry much weight. Its illustra-
lions OF current events are full and fresh, and
are prepared by our best designers. With a
circulation of 10000, the paper is read by at
least half "A million persons, and its influence
as an organ of opinion is simply tremendous
The weekly" maintains positive position,
and expresses decided views on political and
social Problems Louisville COurier-JOurnal.
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NEW THIS WEEK.
HENRY HICKS,

r11Ry THE DELICIOUS DISHES THAT
Fabre gets up daily at the Central Market
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NOTICE.

Agents will please take notice that 1t Is a
great tax upon us TO pay express charges upon
small sums, and they will confer great favor
by remitting to us through money orders or
registered letters.
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Ihe fur seal business of Alaska is
liKeiy to come in for another overhaul
ing during the coming session of Con-
gress.
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HALPRUNER .x SCHWENDELL's
SELECT DANCING ACADEMY

Emmet Guard ATmOry.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Glass, Monday and
: PM
ladies' PrivatayClass, Tuesday, : p. ".
Chlldren'S and Ladies' Glass, Tuesday and
p. NJ Private Lessons at any time.
Of1ce HOurS-From / to =. VI.
SOiree every Saturday. 2. VI.
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y boat belonging to the American
steamer Aurora, was run down on the
Clyde on the 18th, and II men were
drowned.