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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
CTATE OF MINNESOTA COUN.
y TY OF MOWER, q.
In probate eourt-spseial tern.

In probate couEt-spso1A teeD.
In the matter Of the estate Of John Camp
bell. deceased.
On reading and fling The petition Of Mary
Campbell Of Ai!waakss. Wisconsin, setting
forth the amount Of psrsonal estate that has
come to her hands, and the disposition there
Of: the amount Of lsb&s outstanding against
said deceased, and . description Of Ill the real
estate Of which said deceased died ssissd, and
tho condition and valas Of The respective pos-
lions thereof: and prsying that license b e
her granted to cell al Of the real estate Of said
deceased in said county Of Moves, aad Il
10 not sufficient personal ssts&s in he hands q
said .dninistrst1ix to psy Sid debts, a.d TIA,
it 10 necessary In order . pay ths sane, Il
ell al Of ssid real estate q olssssaid:
It 10 Therefore ordered. That I'll psrssas In.
terested In said estass, appear bslore The
Judee Of this Court, On Saturday, the sd day
Of My, A. D. 1874. s& 10 O'Clock A. Il, q
ny o@es in the city Of Austin. /. said County.
then and there to show ssass IL any there be)
Why license should not b granted 70 said
Mary Csmpbsl, administratEix - Aforesaid
to sell said real estate according to tho pssy-
Or Of said petition. .-..
this order shall bs publishsd for four successive
weeks prior to said day Of hearing last
Of which publications shall b at leest tourtsss
dsy9bsfofs said day q. hsssise-in he Mower
County Transcript, weekly nsvspsPsr print
I'd and publi.hed 1t The: city Of Austin, In
said county. and personally served on
Ill persons interested - said estate, resi-
ding In said County, u least fourteen day.
:ssfors said day Of hearing. -: Z
Dated Ct Austin the 9Th day Of April
A. D. 1874. ..
BY the Court, JNgS4 ROSE, =
n4e-N L.s.] Judge Of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

The prizes for obtaining signers to the
pledge were awarded in tho order herb
stated, viz; Arminda Smith, Frank Lam
bert, Pearl n. Hall, Willie Richardson,
Jennie Hill, Carrie Mitchell, and Bert
Emerson. A committee Of hve,cF. A
Elder chairman,-was appointed to re-
port upon Library and Reading Room.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Austin, April 9Th 1874
Mr.. EplTOR.-I have this day received
$1,000 the same being money paid TO,
grass seed by G. E. Powell-latcly in my
employ--in excess Of the proper sum. AS
its restoration is undoubtedly attributable
tothe lively interest now manifested in the
temperance cause, l take pleasure in
making public acknowledgment
Yours Truly.
II VAN
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

THE You've PROFILE in tho Dinsmoro
neighborhood gave very enjoyable ex'
hibition one night last week. 1t consis.
ted of theatricals, tableaux, charades, Sc.
lect readings, &C. &C. and was highly ap-
preciated by the crowd that attended.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

No "New 7hing," but THOROUGH
LY TRIED and WARRANTED article
We refer to our ESTABLISHED
SPIRAL SPRING BED,
"a SPIRAL SPRINGs.-The BEST
Spiral Spring Bed in this market
which we arc selling for ia LESS
MONEY, than any similar Bed, "trav
cling" or otherwise.
FERNALD, K1MBALL & CO.,
Wholesale l. Retail Dealers in
43tf Furniture, Bedding, etc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

The Universalist Society are soon to
to commence building a church. They
have already raised considerable por-
ton of the funds needed for the enter
prise.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Mr.. HENRY JACOBS, will sell TWEEN.
ty-6ve acres from his place near the
school house, twenty acres is in con-
dition to be seeded. He will sell it as
= whole. or in parcels. The location
is as fine az can be desired. He will
make terms to suit purchasers. He
expects to trave during the summer,
and don't want to be incnmbered with
the care or cultivation of the laid. Tho
title is guaranteed perfect.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

EDITOR TRAxso RIPr FL will ID
v. P.) preach = sermon next Sabbath
morning, in the Baptist house, on the
claims Of the Sabbath, especially upon
young men:
There will b = Temperance Union
prayer meeting, ON next Wednesday
evening, at the same place. All are
cordially invited.
=. T. EMMERsoN, Pastor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

"1RA' says that himself and John
Walsh, are calculating to build, each a
brick store and that they will unite their
upper stories for the purpose of making a
suitable ALA public convenience that
the city must have soon.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

PADEN T. MORE, have an OK ten
sive variety Of Picture Frames, selected
specially with references to the wants
Of their constantly increasing trade.
Call and see what the have. 5Ot3
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Rev. W. G. RICE, the Presiding
Elder of this District, will lecture on
Temperance, on Sunday evening, next,
at the Baptist Church, alta o'clock.
Per order Of Committee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

PIANO INSTRUCTION. Sophie
Anderson gives instruction on the Piano and
Organ at s. Alderson's, on River street. The
system Of accented fugering taught. She a.
20 gives instruction in vocal music and eulti.
walton of tho voice.
Those desiring to take lessons will ind it 4
good opportunity. n3l-n
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
TWO HOUSES FOR SALE.

TWO HOUSES FOR SALE.
The undersigned offers for sale his
Residences FIRST class dwelling house,
situated on Grove St. in the first
block west Of the Catholic Church.
Also desirable house and lot on the
same block, fronting the south. Eth
er, or both will be sold cheap for cash.
For particulars call at the Davidson
House, or ut Johnson's carpenter shop
If JAMES DoHALDsON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

'LosT.-1u this city, on the night Of
the first day Of April, Pocket Diary.
eontaiuioga certificate Of deposit by
tho First National Bank of Austin.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
BY returning it to tho undersigned. -
WALLACE L, VAN VALKENBURGH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Pianos and ORGANS.

Chickering & Son and. Halnes Bros
Pianos, and Taylor & Farley Organs
Without doubt, the best pianos made.
Those wishing to purchase pianos or or.
gans will find it for their interest to ex.
anime them and get my prices. Sample
instruments can be seen at my house.
]. N. WHEAT.
Austin, Mimi, Jan. 18th, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
CTATE OF MINNESOTA,
- District Cssrt,-8S.

.GTATE OF MINNESOTA,
- District Csart,-SS.
Tenth judicial District, County Of Mower
Summons.
I. N. hawkins, Pre-, W. Thos. Jsques, Dert
The State of Minnesots 70 the shove named
Defendant
You are hereby sumaonsd aal required e
answer the complaint In this aetioa, which
has besn fled With The Clssk Of said Court, .,
his oatss in said county, aud to serve copy
Of yeur answer to the eom?iaint on the sub
scriber, At his once, in the city Of Austin,
Mower coaity sser.seta, within twenty day.
after the service Of this saaaons Spon you,
exclusive Of the day Of s1eh service, sad II
you fail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforssaid, tho plaintiff in this action
will take ju igmsnt against you for the sam Of
from February 18th, A. D.. 1874, 1t the rats Of
twelve per cent. per snnunas bssidss costs Of
action. .s
Dated March l1ah, Il. D: 1870.
E. O. WHERLER, PRES Atty.
81 Asstin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

THE N. E. Church will hold quarterly
meeting in their chapel next Saturday r
N. and Sunday. Rev. W, G. Rice, P. E.
10 expected to be present.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

New Spring Goods: at F. Kings.
Teas-just received, s chests Of Jap,
Teas, direct from New York.
Z50L4t4 =, ! II. KING.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

G. W. C1ouaH, ESQ.,, has contract
ed the crop Of barley which he may
produce on thirty acres, to J: NJ. Flow
ers, q: 75cts. per bushel.'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
March 18th, 1877
DENTS

DENT1SEHX.
'DR. P. B. PECK, would respectful
IL ~ inform the People Of Austin and vi
oinity that he has opened IN Office over Aus
tin 4 Shouts Hardware Store, for tho Prac.
tice of Dentistry, having had l3 years expe'
rience.
Teeth extracted with tho least possible pain
Teeth filed 80 Is to preserve and restore
them to their natural look and usefuluess.
Teeth inserted on Gold Silver aad Vulcan
sod Rubber.
Particular attention given to.thc regulation
Of childrcn's teeth.
All work warranted. n25-vs-1y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

DoN'T forget to attend the examina.
lions Of Teachers, to be held next week
in accordance with previous notice.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FARMER RS INSURANCE ASSo-
CATION.
Sherzvood's raid upon this
weW-tried institution Of the
Farmers: has greatly in
creased its hold. upon the
public confidence, and: civ
en- an impetus to its b%si-
ness which nothing else
could have done. 1t IS the
best advertisement at the
least cost, which could haze
been i72lpr0Uised.
3. VOS8URc, Agent,
Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Team For Sa 10.
Heavy, true, good for all kinds of work.
For terms apply to subscriber on wheat
market. T.. ]. PHIILLps.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

THERE was vim in the Temperance
meeting held last Friday evening.
Mrs. r. l.. Kimb.ll reported having
interviewed Mr.. Greenman upon ths
subject OF his rendering professional
aid to liquor-sellers, and that ho did
the same at tho bchost Of conscience
Mr.. Howell reported the procesding'
Of tho prosecuting committee, going
considerably into details, and giving
results, aud asking tho "UN1oN''
whether their action met with appro'
val. On that point resolution suf6'
oioutl, Auditory was adopted.
Short speeches wcro made by Mss'rs'
Page N. w., Hawkins, Mansfield,
Harwood, Shaw, Powell, VanValken'
burgh, Page (S.), II. Jones, Green
man, and Hall. All phases Of the
questions were touched briefly, and in
the happiest manner. Some good per-
sonal hits were made in the general
discussion, but the beat Of feeling pre-
vailed, and the meeting was productive
Of immense good.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Nh. r, N. GREEN, Of Lansing 80
long dangerously i'll, il able to be out
when tho weather IL pleasant.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

New Goods,-:5ase Arriving.
H. Guns having just returned from
the east, informs US that he has bought
a large aud we'll selected stock Of Dry
Goods and Clothing, which he intends
to sell at lorer prices than usual, in
order to enable him to visit the east
again in few weeks.
Buy where you can get the best and
cheapest. ~'..' 49tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

q FoA sAlE.-A fine team Of young hor:
SEES, specially adapted to light driving
ENQUIRE 1t the 1TkANsCR1pr Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

MINI.

First National Bank Of Austin,
assessor 70 Haslsa ". Psgs, Baaksr.)
OLIVER W.SHAW HA1LAu ". PAGE,
pfooidaDt. Cashier.
ol816Co8e. >.
oLsvsa ". SHAW, 9. :. exluIua.
Z. A. Rollins, 3. o. WHEELIR,
(frosident Na&ional HARLAN W. PAaB'
Life las. Co., Phil's.
Eastern Exehaags and Drafts on Great Bril-
tain and al principal Continental Cities, 70
ssls ia sums to suit.
Collections will receive prompt attention.
Agents for Ipmsn Line Of stesmships and
Tickets sold At lowest currency ratss Ia
1as from I'll Railway Stsuops in Europe.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

In this city, April 7th, 1874, George g.
con Of Frank and Mary Langham,-aged one
year, three months and twenty 1.-Two days.
The remains have been taken to Milwaukee,
for burial.
Mason City, Iowa, and waukegan, Ill.,
papers please copy. 500, .
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Mar IlED.

day evening, tho 9Th inst, BY Rev. A. 8.
Buell., MI. Ono. W: CoRsl7r, Of Adams, and
Miss Asnls E. sEAsssx, Of Grand Meadow
The young pai. have our benediction.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

|T ISTOF LETTERS REMAINING
IL unclaimed in tho Post 0@es, at Austin
Ainn., Saturday April 4.
Tc obtain any Of these letters the applicant
must call for Advertised Letters, and give the
date Of this list.
If not called for In ono month they will b
sent to The Dead Letter Office.
Beenell G. II. johnson Elton
Rraekslton r. G. Oleson Kristina
Haynes NJ. N. Mantor Edward
go. Riley Mary
A. E. MEIGS, p. II.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

g. M. CAMERON has 30 far recov-
cred from his severe illness ~ to be
able TO attend to business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Qaal E4fafo

Real Estate.
Improved Farms, and Wild Land,
for sale in any quantities, and upon
terms to suit all applicants.
Enquire Of B. VOSBURG.
Austin, Mimi, March Goth, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

AB11L passed the lower House Of Con.
gress, on the 9oth inst. giving a pension
to P. ]. Cratser of this city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

PADEN & NoBNE, have blank books, OF
all kinds and qualities.
Mrs. N. NJ. SLooUM, Of Window,
died recently Of heart disease, and was
buried yesterday from theM e Chur Oh,
in this city. The bcreaved have our
heartfelt sympathy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

SEE in an other column the annual
Financial statement
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

The Ladies' Temperance League, met
last Monday, about forty being present
Mrs. Wilbour read paper on method.
Of work." Mrs. Kimball related some in
teresting experiences, in the temperance
work here seventeen years ago. Remarks
were made by several other ladies,
TWAS voted to suggest to the clergy
men that on the night of the several
weekly prayer meetings, five minutes be
spent in silent prayer, for the advance
ment Of temperance, and a committee Of
notification was appointed accordingly;
Other items Of important business trans
acted are omitted. Results will be given
hereafter.
PADHN & NOBIE. have school books
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

JuBl1Ar1oN, at the N. E. Church to
morr ow evening.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

0TATE OF MINNESOTA.
- County Of MowSi, -D;striet Cont.
Tenth judicial Distrist.
Daniel AcCaskt,i. Plaintiff, aEainst Mar.
ga.et MeCaskel!. Defendant. ''''
The state II Minnesota to The above named
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required "a
ans ~er the complaint In this action. which is
<.ied in the Office Of the Clerk Of the District
Court. Of tho 10th Judicial District, In ssd
for the County Of Mower. aud to serve = copy
OF your answer 70 the sid complaint. On the
subscribers, .: their Office in the village Of
Spring Valley, Fillmore County Minnesota,
within thirty days after the service Of
this summons upon yoa, exclasive:: Of the
day Of such service, snd If you fsil
to answer the said complaint within
tho time Aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief delnsnd-
ed therein.
Dated, Spring Valley; March 9th, A. D..
1874.
80. 81. D. FARMER,
Plaintid'e Attorneys,
- Sprips Valley, Mian.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Agents Wanted

both male and 6lnale,-to engage ia
ths sale Of several Hundred STANDARD
and Nicellaneous Books aud Bibles
in the English, German, Norwegian,
Danish and Swedish languages. Ex.
elusive territory gisen.
THOS. PROTHERO,
Gen. Ag't for the ;Northwest.
4t5l Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Geo. F. Wubour & Son,
Merchant 1ailors,
And dealers 10
Ready~Made Clothing,
GENTS
Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Gaps, &c.

G. L. HENDERSON & CO.,
Bank, Passage, & Foreign Ex-
change Business,
LIE ROY, MINI.
Tickets to sGl from al parts II Europe BY
the Anchor. 0uisn, and all other lines, sold
ct low rates.
Responsible parties can obtain Tickets on
Credit, 1t NLersl rates, uatii after next hsr-
vest, il desired.
Money loaned on Real Estate Of Collateral
Securities.
Leroy. Nina. Feb. 18th, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
OuE RAMSAY HOUSE,

TIME RAMSEY HOUSE,
JOHN Z. MORRISON, Paors1rro =:
RAMSEY, MIMI, WI
Al The ,upotiop Of the Milwaukee i st. PsuA
ana Southern Minnesota Railroads.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

A Coon Work HoRsE for sale BY
5lw2 JOHN WALSH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
BABY GIGS,
BOYSCARTS, etc

EERNALD& KlMBALL
now offer In STORE, the BEST MADE goods
ever brought to this market. They will have
larger and finer stock than they have ever
yet exhibited, and offer
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

- Il =, AuDALL LAHAYE1T8 IRHNeA.
~RANDALL l. FRENCH,
u ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Austin
Man. once In Bank: Block; adjoining
N ,1scalrr Office. Collsetious sad other bas-
ines attended to carefully and promptly.
AGENTS OF The 8T IA ms: CO:
VEO. ". ROBINSON.
NJ REGISTER or DEEDS, Mower Go
MIN. viii Examine titlss, pay taxss tor nom
residents, 10.
A,.t;,. Ni,n.. March 18th, 1871. III
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
Better Inducements in Prices
OHERIFFS SALE.

than can be obtained elsewhere.
They are prepared in all eases to substan'
tiate Whatever they advertise. 50
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

UlHR CUDDY HOUSE,
Austin, 90. MINI.
M. j. Cuddy, Proprietor.
r.rm.r's HEADQUARTERS At thia
House, with good Recommendations. No extra
eharses--ose price to all. Meals only 70 cents
Call and make yourself ct Home:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
GALLOWAY,

AUSTIN, MINI.
Groceries e Provisions
Also-Ageut for tho g. Joe P'o"' msn aS.s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

SEE Chandler & Bros "ad."
READ the city ordinance regulating the
sale of liquor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

~ B. SMITH, = 2sssS7s'7 ssn
Dealer in i e
aaR1uLTUlAL I1PI11G10TS,
e. Farm, kaeh,se.y and ftodre,
z Y Anthraaat, and 1ittuminsasobal.
j Orders Solicited and PrompaJ filed
! Proprietor Pioneer coal Yard.
a., AUSTIN. NINNRsOTA. =
d.. vANvALKENBURdH,
Produce Dealer,
!. Axs:in, <.s. Amnesoeo'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

e. Q. WHEELER,
(S.sssssor to PACE d NHEEL8k,)
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND
Dealer in Real Estate.
OFFICE OVER Cst NATL BANK.
Austin, Mimi: -,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

PADEN & NOBLE, have school books
writing books, and miscellaneous books
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09
4. Q. WHEKLER,
Atty for MORTGAGE, Austin. MINI.

TN pRECCl We shall issue newBook
In L hInoO! entitled TFMPERANCF
ECHOES, about tho lst Of April. Complied
especially to suit tho wants of tho Temperance
Societies. It will contain large number Of
NEW GLEE BOOK :.ss t :ss:. ; S:ng:,
with choice selection Of new Melodies writ
ton especially for this work, by Hays, Danks,
Stewart. Dresslor, and other we'll -known Au-
FOR TEMPERANCE USE. thor: a,s ..,a Price 81. ::
per express 70, $3.50 Per dozen. Send orders
carly. % 10 shall fill them in tho order receiv
cd. Sent post paid on receipt Of rs cts.
Address, J. L. PETERS,,
Broadway, N. Y. Up. o. Box, 5429)
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

Parties wishing to purchase anything in
our line would do we'll to give u 4 call be fore
purchasing elsewhere.
81 AUSTIN l. CHASE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-04-09

We are carrying heavier stock Of all kinds
Of goods In our line -svsrythin from . can.
brio needle to IN snvil-than svs before car
ried by any house in Austic.
, 1874-04-05
TIE CULSE OF CHARITY.

When New York City. during last winter. fed
her poor NTH such prodigh generosity that
beggArs swhrmed to the city from every part Of
the East, We predicted that the givers would IN
crease the evil they 1oolishly hoped to cure.
That prediction has been verified. The poor
havs been taught shiftleasneEs They have
grown to Ike living On charity, and to dislike
work. They were fed, last winter, because they
could not get work. Nov they are fed because
they will not take it. The F1ce Labor Bureau,
the Industrial School, and similar institutions are
in daily receipt Of lette1s Offering situations,
but they can find nobody to fill them The New
1oEk World publishes three 1ettors from per-
sons living near New York, Ill Of whom have
tried In win to get anybody to do housework OF
used1sxotk tor thtn. Thsss III nupbsrIass
, 1874-04-05

Speaking is going out Of fashion. The disap.
| pearance OF the unfortunate bird which waa
compelled to spread itself all over the country
mixed evil. It marks the decline Of orAtory,
but it also marks the decline Of the demagosue.
When, however, this disregard Of debate reaches
Congress, the evil becomes serious. Congress
is meant for debating-club, and ought to be
one. Year by year it is less so. Speech
making is sneered at. Speeches are made
to empty benches. Even when they are
made to full ones, they change few
votes. It has oven become fashionable to acouse
man of being impracticable, doctrinaire, =
theorist, ETC., etc, IL he has really studied the
subject on which he speaks, and to calmly disre-
gard his advice because he has taken care that it
shall bo good advice! Our Washington CORE
epondent put this neatly when he said, q few
days ago: " Such is Congress-the ideas all one
way and the votes the other" Tho decline Of
debate is shown not only in Congress but in the
reports Of Congress-. Mr. Beck or Mr.
Dawes may make an admirable speech on
finance or revenue, and the telegraph
puts it into twenty lines but il Mr.. Beck glares
at Mr. Dawes, or Mr. Dawes glowers at .11r.
Beck, or il anybody saJB sharp things at the e1-
pense Of anybody else, every paper has the full
cat details Of the interesting event.
The CAUSES Of this change in our customs are
various. It is easy for careless hearers to have
too much OF 8 good thing, when that thing con-
sists Of speaking. The abuses Of debate have
done much to Hn it. The rapid growth
Of tho press has intorfered with speech
making, by 80 educating tho mass Of
tho people that the average orxtor
can teach them little OF nothing. The caucus is
the deadly foe Of debate. As it gained strength,
speaking Of course lost strength. Why ha1angue
q Let of men who have pledged themselves, the
night before, to do certain thing, no matter
what is said against it7 The lack OF powerful
opposition in Congress- since 1861, has also dis
couraged debate. Tho minority could pass no
Law, no matter how powerfully they spoke. The
majority could pass any law they wished, without
taking tho trouble to speak. The War, too,
gave men IN power q contempt for the slov
process by which debate hammers out decision.
Constitution and Congressional custom were
alike strained. Civilians copied after soldiers.
Grant beat Lee by massing his regiments and
crushing opposition By aheer weight Of numbers.
His tactics were transferred I'd the halls Of Con-
g1ess. As the two parties grow more equal in
strength, however, re may expect to see argu-
a. nm
mill not be thought to be disqualification for
statesmanship, and the power Of reason will be
mishtier than the power Of the CAUCUS.