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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16

Colaie Higginscn has relieved him.
selfby the following observation
II would rather sestOo tnOVlI en-.
thosiasm than not enough. |
often think that the spread-eagle Of
the stump orator is better thar tile
cold spirit Of the city editor who
cuts him up. | would rather be
'choked with gas than smothsred
with starch, h4..l {t vi
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-05-16

a We obsevoa tendency among
newspaper writers to indulge III re.
dundant expressions. ForinstAhce,
the louisville Coawser-1oureoi
says, "Two physicians are in attend.
a'lce, and j. is thought hsn Cahnot
recover II would have been suf.
tlcient il in this case to, have, said sim.
ply, "Two physicians are an. Ii Ii attend.
ence. - Ven York l9dis. siie#
National Republican., 1874-04-01
AN UNYAppY WITNESS

Mr. ex-CIty Surveyor c. II. Bliss was on
the witness stand for the memorialists on
Monday, and demonstrated to the apparent
satisfaction of the committee that when his
public services were dispensed with by the
Board of Public Works the public was the
gamer. Among other absurd things he
swore to were some kelter-skelter figures
about grading, &c. He tested that grading
could be done for twenty -four cents a yard
with q haul of two hundred feet, and make
money at it. He also testified that 1t took
four shovelers to keep one cart moving, and
that the four shovelers would require one
picker, the wages of these being equal to
81. so per day. A cart and driver in addi-
ton s.. so more-in all $40. Mr.. Allison,
Mr.. Stewart and Mr.. Hubbell then success
sively took him in hand to get him to
figure out how many loads per day his cart
could haul distance of two hundred feet.
But there's where Mr.. Bliss got caught in
his own trap-he had never figured it
Mr.. Hubbell figured it for him and showed
that the cart would have to haul one hun
dred and eight loads per day, or load Of
one third of a yard every eight minutes for
ten hours-a physical absurdity. Mr.. Hub
bell might have gone step further in the
discontinue of Bliss. Forty loads day
would be good task for man and cart
or 13B yards, and if Bliss employed five
men besides to shovel and pick he would
have an expenditure of $40, and an income
of $500 for his work, at his price of twen-
ty-four cents yard. Mr.. Bliss better at
tend to his family discipline. He is sue
cess at that but not on figures nor tcsti-
DlODV
National Republican., 1874-04-01
FOHED.

Samuel Strong, who has had large con-
tracts under the board, was placed upon the
Stand yesterday by the memorialists, with
the expectation of proving that he had paid
money to the Attorney of the District gov.
ernment to aid him in obtaining work.
His evidence showed that he did not pay q
dollar to anybody. The sworn testimony
reads as follows:
"Mr. Christy. We are informed that he
gave to VIM. A. Cook, the Attorney for the
District government check for certain
privileges that he obtained or certain ad-
vantages, or for the purpose of securing his
influence.
'THE WITNESS. IwiH sag to the COMMITTEES
that II neuer ga0s to Mr.. Cook, nor to any
other liUiTg man, one cent to get q contract
for me-1got cent.
Mr.. Christy gave the witness up in dis
gust. No wonder he is angry with the
memorialists, and that he says In private:
''The petitioners give US list of witnesses,
'tand say they can testify to certain things
'"When we place them upon the stand they
''swear to just the opposite. !"
National Republican., 1874-04-01
CHARITY

The interest that we have awakened in
the cause of charity promises to result in a
great deal of good. As we predicted in our
first article on the subject, the people OF
Washington only needed to be apprised Of
the wants of our charitable institutions to
fly to their assistance and to give them that
practical aid which their usefulness and
condition demanded. Upon every hand we
hear the subject discussed, and in a manner
that gives evidence of the deep interest felt
in the success of the proposed measures Of
relief and leaves no doubt that the people
will respond nobly to the efforts being
made to raise means for supporting the
several charitable Institutions in the Dis
trict.
We take great pleasure in commencing
the efforts of the kind-hearted people who
have so generously and promptly responded
to our call in behalf of the poor and needy.
We yesterday published letters from the
managers of Ford's opera house, the
National theatre and Lincoln hall, and in
another column will be found communi-
cation from Mr.. Cake, generously tender
ing the use of Willard hall whenever 1t
may be required for the purpose in view.
The letter from the company and en-
ployees of Ford's opera house, who volun-
teer their services in a body, will be read
with feeling of admiration, and should
forever silence the hypocritical cant about
the baneful influences spread about by
''play actors" and their calling. Further
valuable aid is promised from the fire de-
pertinent by its chief engineer, who pro-
poses that the brave fellows rally t. the
assistance of the noble band of ladies who
are struggling in the heaven-blessed cause
of charity. The course pursued by the
above is most praiseworthy one, and
should induce others to emulate their noble
example. ~ ...
That the interest we have awakened in
the good work is deep and widespread is
evident from the large number Of communi-
cations already pouring In upon us. We
regret that want of space prevents our
giving them all place in our columns, but
the two or three we publish are sufficient to
afford our readers an idea Of the interest al
ready awakened in the good cause. The
sensible Charity Heart" again comes for
ward with some practical suggestions
which, If followed, must result In render.
ing the success of the proposed charitable
entertainment doubly assured. We com
mend her remarks to the managers Of the
institution for whose benefit we are work
ing. Let the ladies come forward and or
ganize for the work as she proposes, and
prove that their hearts are really as tender
as they are supposed to be, and that to Ia
Dor in the cause Of charity Is really labor
- -.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

US and as the census returns seem TO indi-
cate. that the aggregate wealth Of the coun-
try sugments ten per cent. per annum, then
the natural enhancement or increase during
the interregnum between the present and
the date proposed for redemption to com
mence will cover all possible shrinkage OF
values likely to result from that policy.
Having provided for this redemption,
perhaps 1t would be entirely safe to throw
aside the present legal limitation to the
issues of national bank notes, simply leav-
ing their volume to be regulated by the de-
mand for currency. The note-holders are
perfectly secured by the deposits Of the
gold bearing bonds in the Treasury. The
greenbacks would be largely held as re-
demption reserve at the agencies of the ma
tional banks. Depositors would protect
themselves by discriminating in favor of
institutions Of unquestioned solvency and
Of paid-up capital.
As rule, we believe incorporated insti-
tutions to be delusion and snare, spread
to catch the unwary and to cover deeds Of
questionable repute which the corporators
as individuals would not dare to commit
They are myths, clothed with special priv
ileges, for the transaction of business for
which nobody is to be individually respon-
sible, and banks are no exception to this
rule. Partnerships seem to us to be in
every way preferable. But as Incorporated
banks seem to be necessary, and not an
unmixed evil, especially in new countries,
capable of proper management and of great
good when so conducted, 1t seems to US that
the present national system is the safest
and best ever yet devised. By it and under
it the note-holder is absolutely safe.
In legislating upon this subject the least
modification that can be made in this char
acter of the system, the better for the coun-
try. Both capital and labor are exceed
ingly jealous of revolutions. No legisla-
ton on the currency is needed that We can
see except in the directions above indicated.
Redemption is the only measure that can
produce confidence. Confidence is all that
is necessary to an active circulation, and
with an unimpeded ebb and flow of the cir
of labor freely exchanged between the va
rious sections of the country. The pur-
chasing power of our currency will be in
creased fully ten per cent, and conse-
quently the wages of the laborer and me-
chanic will be of that much more value to
them. The credit of the country at home
and abroad will be immeasurably benefited
and strengthened.
National Republican., 1874-04-01
TEMPERANCE.
ADVANCE MOVEMENT


Notwithstanding the inclement weather Of yes
terday the number attending the special temper
ance prayer-meeting was very remarkable. At
the ladies' meeting at Wesley chapel Mrs. Linville
led the service. At the Congregational church
Rev. Mr.! Belmer was In the chair, and made as
the subject Of his remarks the words Of the Sa-
viour about faith that moves mountains, which is
obtained only by prayer and fasting. Remarks
and prayers were offered by Messrs. Gray, CIeave-
land, Noble, Woodruff and others The leader
asked for suggestions az to any plan OF work to be
adopted. Immediately number were given. and
DR.. cleveland proposed pledges to be circulated
through the whole community, among all classes
Of dealers and to each consumer. Rev. DR.. Gray
suggested q committee Of three TO nominate q
general committee Of twenty-five or thirty ladies
and gentlemen to prepare plan Of work in addi-
tion to the prayer services. Drs. Gray and Noble
and Geo. A. Hall were the committee Before the
meeting closed the committee returned to the
room and reported the following persons, who
were appointed the committee aad requested to
meet at the parlors Of the Young Mems Christian
Association at 2:3o to-day to prepare the plan:
Hon. NJ. d. Leggett and wife; Hon. w. Stickney
and wife; Rev. Drs. Butler, Gray, Rankin and
Chester; Mrs. Geo. CopenhAver, Mrs Laura Bar
nard, Mrs. TITLES, Mrs. Charlotte Weed, Madame
Rhiel, Rev DR.. Mason Noble and wife, Rev. s. A.
Baker and wife, Rev. Mr.. Appleton and wife, and
Rev. ]. W. Little and wife; Mrs. q. W. LinVflle;
Capt. ]. B. Archer; Rev. H. A. cleveland and
Rev. Mr.. Streeter; Mrs. H. Goodrich 2. A. Wise
we'll and wife, J. B. 0lcott, VIM. Ballantyne, DR..
Presbrey, Judge Casey and T. NJ. Bradley.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

The Prohib:tionists have placed ticket
of their own in the field, but as the ques-
ton of prohibitory liquor laws has not as
sumed any very great importance in the
State it will not affect the result of the elec-
ton, except to damage the Republicans by
diverting votes from their ticket. As is
always the case, this, like any other indepen-
dent movement based upon sound moral
principles, will naturally aid the Democracy
in negative way by dividing the Republi.
can vote. 1t is, therefore, possible that the
Democratic majority of last year, which
was three thousand, will be more difficult
to overcome than many Of the sanguine
friends of Republicanism imagine. The
Democrats have another marked advantage,
too, in the fact that their nominees are the
present incumbents of the respective offices
for which they are candidates, and conse-
quenHy control the power of State patron
age. ..-a--.
But the prominent feature Of the cam
paign is the contest over the Legislative
election. A successor to Senator Bucking-
ham is to be chosen by the next Legisla-
ture, and if the Republicans hold. their own
they will be able either to re-elect him or
choose some other man of their political
faith. In joint convention in the present
Legislature they have one majority only.
but the prospect now indicates an increase
in their strength, as the fallacy of Liberal
Republicanism has been exploded, and
combinations have been made in the Legis-
lative nominations with the Prohibitionists
which will perhaps insure fuller vote for
the regular candidates than was polled last
year.
1t cannot be prudently denied, however,
that some disaffection still exists. How far
it will promote the Democratic strength by
keeping voters away from the polls or by
actual detection from the Republican ranks
is q problem which the returns Of the elec-
ton alone can solve. OF course the Demo.
crats are doing their utmost and in the con-
duct ofthe canvass have repeated the numer-
GUS exploded tales of corruption and
charges against the Administration, with
additions to suit their case. 1t is admitted
that the State administration as con-
trolled by the present Democratic incum-
bents has been acceptable to the people,
and does not require at their hands any re-
buke; but it is to be hoped that the loyalty
of the masses to principles which surmount
the acknowledged importance of mere per-
sonal acceptability will overcome the claims
of the opposition to support on this ground.
No rebuke could possibly be inferred 10
Republicanism from Democratic victory
under these circumstances, while an oppo-
site result would show that the people have
not forgotten or ignored the teachings Of
Democratic treachery in the past.
National Republican., 1874-04-01
ADAMS EXPRESS OFFICE.
ANNUAL SALE OF UNCLAIMED PACK
AGES.

ANNUAL SALE OF UNCLAIMED PACK
AGES.
This morning Latimer & Cleary viii commence,
at IL O'Clock, the regular annual sale OF unclaimed
packages at Adams express ONCE. These sales
are always largely attended, and are the scenes
Of many hearty laugh at the expense Of pur-
ehasers. Yesterday afternoon the packages were
brought out of the store-houss and ranged on
shelves, and in looking over the directions on
them there was many familiar name. and why
they have not been claimed is something which
probably "no fellah can ind out"
There was one for Richard Cruit jr., John P.
Crowley, VIM. II. Chase, Chas. s. Bundy, Chas.
Gautier, Leonard & Russell, w. Award, Eugene
Carusi, Jos. l. Savage. John Usher, z. II. Elliott,
I. H; Gassauay, Geo. T: Goell, A. Grant, liable
VIII Logan, Samuel English, John W. Mcknight,
TIM Sullivan, Horace Hatch, Harvey & Holden,
A. II. jackson, NJ. III. Kaign, A. z. L. Reese,
Jos. F. Kelley, and hundreds Of citizens whose
names are as familiar as these. In order to give
an opportunity to those who wish to call and get
their packages the sale will commence with what
are known to be the least valuable first
National Republican., 1874-04-01

In NEW YORK yesterday, in the case Of
Sanborn and others, indicted for taking
Illegal fees, Judge Benedict delivered
an opinion, deciding that the contract
under which Mr.. Sanborn worked was a
legal contract, and that he was entitled to
such fees as were stipulated, no matter how
or by whom collected, and the Judge in.
structed the jury to find q verdict for the
defendants. The jury brought In verdict
of not guilty, and the defendants were dis
charged.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

NEARLY ONE THOUSAND new subscribers
have been added to the rolls of THE Ma
TIoNKL REPUBLICAN readers since the in
vestigation into the affairs of the District
began. Our paper is read by every substan-
tial citizen in the city, and is the very best
advertising medium for Washington bust
ness men. Call and examine the books and
see the unprecedented addition to the list of
our subscribers.
National Republican., 1874-04-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
FnRn,s OPERA HnusE


The interest that the production of the
'sWicked World" has awakened in the commu-
nifty was fully eYinced last evening by the
large audience that witnessed its second repre-
sentaticn. The play moved of smoothly, and
the artists who assumed the several roles had
become more at home in them, so that those
who braTed the elements were fully repaid for
the Inconvenience they experienced by the ex-
cellence of the entertainment presented. Mrs.
Walcott enacted the part of Selene with gen.
tleness and sweetness that ELECTED the admira-
tion of the audience, and her husband was the
personihcation of the naughty, heartle ss, and
flirting Ethias, like whom there are SO many in
this wicked world.
Mr.. Stanley had a humorous part, of which
he made the most, and Misses Brooks, Clifford
and stockman looked pretty, which was about
all the piece requires them to do. The scenery
of the ssWicked World" is bright and pleasing,
and reflects credit upon Mr.. Ford's artists. The
play will be performed throughout the week
and at the Saturday matinee.
THE NATIONAL.
"Enoch Arden" was repeated at the National
last evening before a fair audience for so
stormy night. Edwin Adams presented the
hero in the same finished and scholarly manner
that has tended to render him famous all over
the land. Tennyson's beautiful poem is splen-
didly interpreted at the National, and will
afford all who love the classically poetical an
evening of rare enjoyment.
sHERIDAN's BENEFIT.
Mr.. Sheridan, the leading man of the National
theatre, has benefit on Monday evening next,
when bill of rare excellence VIII be presented
Mr.. Sheridan is one of the finest actors on the
stage, and has become great favorite in WASH
ington. His friends will doubtless rally to his
support and give rousing benefit, to which he
is justly entitled.
MISS CHARLOTTE CUsHMAN.
This world-renowned trdgedierns will appear
at Ford's next Monday evening in her famous
character of Meg Merriles. Nothing can be
said concerning this remarkable lady that will
add to the public interest in her performances,
nor Is more necessary, for her fame Is 80 wide
spread that the mere announcement of her ap-
pearsnce is all that Is required to fill the thea
tire to repletion. Seats for Miss Cushman's
nights are already being rapidly disposed Of,
and her engagement promises to be the most
brilliant in the annals Of the Washington stage.
LECTURE ON MEXICO.
This evening Bishop Hayens, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, viii deliver lecture on
Mexico at the Hamline church, corner of Ninth
and r streets, for the benefit Of that charge.
The lecture. and lecturer are alike known to
fame, and are worth hearing. Among the dis
-tinguished gentlemen who have signihed their
intention of being present are President Grant
and several members Of Congress.
PROF. TRIPP.
Prof. Tripp's second lecture this evening, in
Georgetown, on the subject Of the Second En-
pire, viii embrace his much admired sketch of
the life and career of Maximilian and Carlotta,
with personal "reminiscences.
National Republican., 1874-04-01
ALLEGED PERJURY.

SAM STRONG swEARs OUT TAwARRANT
AGAINST THE WITNESSES, SAWYER
AND WILSON = COLUMBUS ALExAN-
DER TO THE RESCUE
Yesterday Col. Samuel Strong sNore out .
warrant before Justice Keese against VIM.
Sawyer and Henry Wilson, charging them
with having sworn falsely before the District
Investigation committee yesterday, and With
having committed perjury. The warrants
were placed tn the hands Of Detectives Miller
and McDevitt, who last night arrested the par
ties and conveyed them to police headquarters.
They were subsequently released on 81 900
bail, each, for their appearance to-day at the
thor bondsman. 49, 80
National Republican., 1874-04-01
sHALL w HAKE q PANTof

The New York HerdEa CONTINUES 70
amuse its readers by its frantic attempts to
bully President Grant into the vetoing Of q
measure which has not yet passed. I'VE
"are aware" 1t eIclaims, sthat there are
"some reasons which, in the eyes Of the
President may render 1t necessary that he
should sign the bill which has passed the
"Senate." 1t then proceeds, In over col
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE Herald has become fairly crazy
upon the finances. 1t announces that it
viii declare war if the President does not
veto the bill legalizing the forty-four mil
lion issue. Our exhilarating cotemporary
should keen cool. -...
National Republican., 1874-04-01
nRrHRN FR0M. Hnnr

s0ut IN this cold world, ont in the street," was
was never better illustrated than last night, hsn
. man presented himself ct the Central guard
house. The hour was about 2 o'clock when o rap
was heard at the door, and Station-keeper No
oathran instantly opened Il, and In walked man
about thirty years Of age wrfnging wet. On Nc
Cathrhn inquiripg his business the stranger re-
piled that he had been driven from home and for
the past four hours had been walking the streets
station, but necessity drove him there. As is
usual his name was asked, and In response he said
Thomas Hampton, son OF q gentleman, and ones
Hell-to-do. The stranger was comfortably pro-
yided for By Mr. McCathran, his clothes dried and
the heart Of weary man made easy for the night
National Republican., 1874-04-01
A WARNING 10 PARENTS.

Last night, between and 10 o'clock, IS Ser
geant Acton, in company with oficers Daily and
Sutton, were proceeding down ThIrteen-and-a,
half street, below Pennsylvsnia avenue, they
noticed two young white girls acting rather
susplciousiy. and on the officers approaching the
girls ran DOWN the street. The ofhcers started In
pursuit and soon overlook them and conveyed
them to the Central guard-house, when they
years, and that they had been induced to 20 In
the Vicinity BY Q gray-headed man, under the
pretext Of buying some oysters. After reaching
the locality, where seen, they were asked by .
colored woman to come into an alley, bat were
frustrated by the approach Of the offcers. The
girls were turned over to their parents ater their
re6idoucey were Qgcertpined.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

umn Of defamation exposing Its ignorance
of the facts In the case. TO cry for peace.
"Give us peace" from the horrible results
of imitation to arise from the reissue of
eighteen millions more of legal notes.
This terrific imitation, which does not
amount to fty cents per capita, has quite
needlessly alarmed the Herald. But the
ridiculous point in this whole business, over
which the Herald makes such an excessive
pother, is the fact that the Senate has not as
yet passed any financial bill at all; there
fore the President has nothing to veto.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE correspondent of the Tribune tele.
graphs nearly column of the testimony OF
Bliss before the District Investigating Com
mittee in proof of the charge that the Board
of Public Works paid extravagant prices
for work. Those who know Bliss in this
city and how much his practical knowledge
amounts to will be amused at the sweet
confidence reposed in him by this truth
loving correspondent.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says that, 'from
''present appearances, the District investi
.tgation will last two months, and possibly
call the summer" The committee had
better apply for another ten thousand dol.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

Mr.. SAMUEL STRONG, it will be seen,
charges that Sawyer and Wilson, witnesse:
for tie memOrialists, committed perjury
yesterday, In their testimony before the
District investigating committee. They
were arrested last night and bailed by
Columbus Alexander.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

CIVILIZATION, says the Herald, ''means
'twar, just as. slavery meant war all the
'time from 1910 till 1861" The ears of
the editor of the Herald must be at least
nine inches long.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

MANY Of the leading Democratic organs
are abusing the President because he re-
fuses to send a couple of regiments down to
South Carolina to overturn the present
State government. The consistency Of the
opposition press is its most charming charac.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE present situation reminds the intel
lectual department of the Herald of the
dark days of 1851, when the loyal citizens
of New York threatened to tear its Office
down unless it put out the American flag.
which it was very slow In doing. This
Ia sad
National Republican., 1874-04-01

OK THE sixth page this morning we print
our monthly fashion letter from New York,
which is written by one of the best writers
on that class of subjects in the country.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE contest for the Senatorship in
Massachusetts remains still undecided 1t
will be seen by our Boston dispatches that
Mr.. Dawes is still ahead.
National Republican., 1874-04-01

THE Herald denounces the Morrill, tariff
as 'tan unjust and extraordinary" act of the
Republican party. That truly consistent
journal has approved its passage thousand
times .. .....