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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07
LETTER FROM WILLOW SPRINGS.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
AS have occasion to write to you on
business, am irresistibly moved to say
a few words of encouragement and hope
full congratulation on the progress of our
cherished cause; may your labors be ul-
timately crowned with the most perfect
success. How the masculine element
can consider it advantageous to them to
exclude women from all participation
with them in their most cherished
rights and privileges of doing good,
when we never propose, or even wish to
ustvp their places, but simply ask to
share equally with them, is past my
comprehension. Still we must not be
too sweeping in our declarations.
The Grange organization is a noble
improvement upon the old customs.
Within the mystic circle of that Order,
women enjoy all the rights and privi-
leges of their fathers and husbands. We
are duly thankful for small favors, and
hope that, if we are faithful in the per-
formance of our duties, the day is not
far distant when women will enjoy per-
feet equality with men, legally, So
cially, and financially.
WANTED to mention some of the many
good things have noticed from time to
time in your paper, but fear have al
ready trespassed too much upon your
valuable time.
Wishing you long life and abundant
strength for your chosen work, I remain
your friend and we'll wisher, R.
Willow Springs, March 26, 1876.
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A MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

We learn from the AdUocate that the
trustees of the Taylor-street NJ. E.
Church are about to convert the room
known as the Primary Sunday School
Room into a church parlor, or reception
room. 1t is to be comfortably furnished
with carpet, chairs, curtains, etc. So
cial meetings are to be held there, as
also the meetings of the Literary Soci-
ETY. connected with the Church. This,
although used exclusively for church
purposes, is yet little improvement
on the usual plan of keeping the
churches barred against everything but
Sabbath exercises; paying no heed to
the wants and needs of sinners through
out the week; expecting to atone in one
day for the sins of omission and com
mission that six days of neglect have
caused. By all means let the churches
be opened aud rendered homelike and
attractive, instead of stiff and formal
and grand as now.
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lsHApEg OF JoHN OUNCE ADAMS
We find the following in recent dis

We find the following in recent dis
patches:
In the House. Cox presented a memorial
from women, citizens of the United states,
asking for form OF government in the Dis
trict of Columbia that will secure to women
citizens the right TO vote. He asked as a
matter Of grace and favor that the memorial
be printed in the record.
Whether Sunset's"'very modest re-
quest was granted or not, we are not
advised; but we thought in our inno-
cence that the "Old Man Eloquent"
established the principle for all time to
come, that, under our boasted banner of
freedom, the right of petition was in
herent in all classes, not excepting the
African slave; and yet, in this Centen-
tenniaI year of our nations existence,
Representative on the floor of Con-
gress must ask as "matter of grace
and favor,'' that memorial that inti-
mately concerns the interests of one
half Of our entire population be treated
with the cOmmonest decency.
'Grace and favor" indeed When
will men learn that women do not sue
for grace and favor, but simply ask for
justice. The property of women can be
taxed, and the proceeds used with i'm
punity, and in utter disregard of econ
omy, to print long-winded, Irrelevant
speeches, which are simply "sound and
fury, siynifying nothing;h but when
anything that affects the interests of
women is brought before that most
august body of men, it is necessary to
ask in abject terms for its insertion in
the records. Not content with 'refus-
ing to pass laws for the accommodation
of large numbers of people, and of de-
priving them of the right of representa-
tion in the legislature right inesti-
mable to them, and formidable to ty-
rants only" they must insult them by
placing them in the position of mendi-
cants and paupers, sueing for financial
"grace and favor" when asking for the
recognition of an Inherent right. This
is only another instance in which "our
repeated petitions have been answered
with repeated injury" and it were a
mockery to call nation free that toIer-
ates and fosters tyranny, injustice, and
insult to one-half of its people.
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TO BE EXPECTED.

Political circles were thrown into
quite ferment in this city during the
fore part of the week by an editorial
leader in the OregOnian refusing to
commit that journal to the support oi
Republican nominees unless such nom.
nees shall suit the personal predelic.
tions of the author of said leader. Don'i
worry, gentlemen. So long as you en-
ploy Lair Hill to edit a paper for you,
you need not wonder that its politics
partake of his idiOsyncrasies. 1t is just
as impossible to make Republican Of
Hill as of O'Meara.
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CHAMPIONSHIP.

To THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST;
1 have been not little interested in
the discussion going on in your columns
between &C. A. W." and "G. H. D."
relative to the character and objects Of
the Order of c. r. C. And hoping that
your many readers have thereby gained
a better understanding of the matter
than they may have previously had
permit me to notice one or two of what
1 conceive to be among the commend
able features" of the Order.
The first that I will mention is the
law that makes it in a sense an exclu-
sive organization, as only persons of
mature age and who are properly recon-
mended as "reliable members of society"
being eligible to membership therein.
Hence it will be seen that the danger to
be feared under other circumstances
from the promiscuous intermiDgling on
a common social plane of the young and
inexperienced with the smooth tongued
f1atterer or artful libertine is obviated.
1t is not an uncommon occurrence for
designing persons to insinuate them
selves (if the way be open) into societies
working in laudable cause, and often
men who honestly desire to reform their
habits join those societies that are work
ing chiefly in this field, run we'll for a
season, but ultimately fall by the way,
not, perhaps, before some pure, unsus-
pecting young lady has learned to cher
ish for them feeling of more than rec
spect. @
1t is thought by many an unsafe ex-
pertinent for the pure to attempt to re-
claim the fallen by STOPPING down to
raise him up! Be this as it may, how
ever, it certainly is not altogether safe
for the young and inexperienced of
either sex to commingle on a social
level with the depraved. Many, naany
are the sad examples all over our land
to-day where pure, confiding girls have
been drawn toward unworthy young
men to at last seal their earthly misery
by the forming of life-alliance with
one chained to some grim skeleton 1t
is not difficult to affect refinement and
sobriety for month or two amid favor
able surroundings; but when the stern
realities of life begin to press upon the
individual, his real self with all his ma
tive weaknesses will then display itself,
and if in an unguarded hour a passion
for alcohol has been formed, there is
great fear of a relapse..
The Order of G. r. G. aims effectually
to provide against these unhappy con-
tingencies. In the first place, only per-
sons of mature age, and who are prop
erly recommended as reliable members
of society, can gain admission to our So
cial circle, if members are true to their
obligations.
The second "eommendable feature" L
will notice is, that it's laws and usages
f are fully in accord with the enlighten-
ment of the age. Women are recognized
as being entitled to the same protec-
ton, socially, morally, and financially,
as their fathers, their husbands, or their
brothers. Nor is there any position of
honor, or any benefit or privilege of the
Order, but is open to or accorded to
them as freely and as fully as to the
other sex. ALPHA.
Portland, April 4, 1876.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

The Bee man, attempting to be face
tious, advises women to "stay at home
and attend to household duties, educate
the rising generation," etc., etc. Inas-
much as the majority of women have
done these things ever since Eve inaug-
urated the first sewing society by max
ing for herself lig-leaf apron, we sug-
gest to the brother that his advice is
superfuous, not to say impertinent,
Couldn't he furnish women with few
other original and novel suggestions
Such, for instance, as advising sisters.
in patronizing, father-confessor sort
of way, to keep their brothers at home
of evenings by reading aloud from some
moral or religious book. We listen in
silent expectancy. Say on, brother
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

From a number of the New York
Tribune dated February 2sth, we learn
that "Mrs. Margaret Howard, widow,
aged 80, died the day previous on her
way to st. Peters hospital of neglect
and hunger. 1t is alleged that she was
turned out of doors by one relative and
refused admittance to the houses of
others, and SO turned into the streets to
die." Being guilty of three great of
fenses, she had no right to live. She
was old, poor, and a yoman.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

The publisher of the West Shore, with
his accustomed enterprise, has fur
nished splendid number of his period
ical for March. To add to its attractions,
he furnishes as a supplement a copy of
the Oregon Spectator, the first news
paper published in Oregon, and bearing
date of February 5th, 1916. This is a
relic which old Oregonians will highly
prize, and more recent citizens will find
pleasure in comparing with newspapers
of to-day. Address L. Samuel, Port
land
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

An exchange, speaking Of the corrup-
tions, social and political, that exist in
Washington City, says: "Give the right
of suffrage to the thousands of intelIi-
gent women, and they would redeem
the character of the city. Let the tax
of not less than 81 90 be required of
every one who votes, and further re-
quire that every voter, whether man or
woman, black or white, shall be able to
read and write. Washington would be
then a more desirable place of residence
than now.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

A correspondent of the Advocate, re-
siding at Walla Walla, w. T., wrestles
nightly with the question of "Wine at
Communion" and recommends as a
substitute "grape jell." According to
the recital the faithful of his flock were
unable to distinguish between a weak
solution of this new substitute for the
Masters blood, and thee vile decoction
of logwood, Irish moss, and salphuric
acid to which they had been accus-
toned
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07
THE CHINESE TROUBLE IN SAN
FRANCISCO.

The hostile feeling displayed by the
roughs of San Francisco recently against
the Chinese population caused a meet
ing of the Chinese business men of that
city to consider the subject, on Saturday
evening of last week. The six Chinese
companies and the principal merchants
at this meeting agreed upon the follow
ing letter, which was sent to the Mayor
Of the city, the chief of police, and Gov
ernor Irwin. Whatever views persons
may entertain relative to Chinese fm-
migration to this coast, all who love
justice will desire to have these people
protected from the violence of an idle
and unreasoning class who usually raise
the outcry against the Chinese and ride
the same as sort of hobby to shield
their own do-nOthingness. If citizens
of this Republic should suffer in city
of China the indignities, not to say such
shocking atrocities, as are frequently per-
petrated upon the Chinese in San Fran
cisco, it were easy to fancy the cry that
would arise concerning "treaty rights"
The subjoined letter speaks for itself in
terms that should command the atten-
tion of those addressed:
.. SAN FRANCISCO, April /, 1876. .
To H. II. ELLIS, CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY AND
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCIsCo-Sir: We wish to
call your attention TO the fact that at the pres
ent time frequent and unprovoked assaults are
made upon our Chinese people while walking
peacefully along the streets of this city The
aSsaulting party is seldom arrested by your of.
icers; but if the Chinaman resists assault, he
is frequently arrested and punished by fine
and Imprisonment The infiammatory and
incendiary addresses against the Chinese, de-
liyered on the public streets TO the idle and ir-
responsible element of this great city, have al
ready produced unproYoked and unpublished
assaults upon some OF our people, and we fear
that If such things are permitted to go on un-
checked, bloody riot against the Chinese
may be the result Regetting that the Chinese
are so obnoxious TO the citizens of this coun-
try, and quite willing to aid in seeking the re-
peal or the modification of the existing treaty
between China and the United States, yet be-
ing here under sacred treaty stipulations, we
simply ask to be protected in our treaty rights.
Respectfully submitted (Signed by the six
eOmpanies.)
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

The largest train that ever left Rose
burg came from that place Saturday
last, consisting of nineteen cars loaded
with 100 tons of wheat, besides the pas
senger, mail, express and baggage cars.
Each car weighs 1900 pounds, making
$4,000, making a grand total of 70S, 600
pounds, exclusive of the. passenger, ex-
press, mail, and baggage cars, and the
engine.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

Mrs. Duniway returned from a brief
trip in Yamhill county on Wednesday
of this week. She reports farmers busy,
roads muddy, and everybody hospitable,
as usual. She leaves this city for Seat
tie on Monday, and will visit the prin-
cipal cities on the Sound before her re-
turn. 1 a3a I sfh 30
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

The transactions and addresses of the
reunion of 1875 of the Oregon Pioneer
Association have been printed, and are
now in the hands of the book-binder.
The transactions of this year will make
a pamphlet of ss pages of interesting
historical matter. The society is in a
prosperous condition,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

Mrs. Loughary went to Albany on
Tuesday evening, in response to an in
vitation sent by the Linn County WOm-
an Suffrage Association, and will prob
ably remain there the present part of
tho week
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

A bill for the taxation of church prop
erty was rejected in the House of Rep
resentatiyes Of Massachusetts by large
majority on the LIST inst. b.a
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

Secretary Taft and Generals Sherman
and Hancock made an informal visit to
the forts in New York harbor on the Sd
inst,
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-04-07

Beatrice Cenci was a Roman
maiden of the sixteenth century,
daughter of Nicolo Cenci, man of no.
torious character and fiendish passions,
which, but for his immense fortune,
would have brought him to the block.
That he caused the death of two of his
sons, and perpetrated diabolicaI out
rage upon the person of his daughter
Beatrice, who sought redress at the
hands of Pope Clement VIII; but as her
appeal for justice remained unheeded,
the assassination of her unnatural par
ent was agreed upon by her step-mother,
brother, and lover. According to other
authorities, Beatrice and her relatives
had no part in the assassination, which
is said to have been perpetrated by
some of the many enemies of the man.
Beatrice was, however, accused of the
parricade, and, after having been sub
jected to most excruciating torture,
was executed September II, 1899. Her
death sent thrill of horror through
Rome, many of the most illus
trious families beseeching the Pope
in vain to spare her life. A por-
trait, said to have been taken immedi-
ately before her execution, is to be seen
in the Palazzo Colonna, at Rome. Her
true story from the original MSS, is re-
lated in WhitesIde's Italy, wherein the
author has fully established the fact
the beautiful girl was sinned against,
but no sinner. Her tragic story has
furnished theme for historians, novel
lists, and dramatists for nearly three CEN
turies
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NOTICE.

Agents viii please take notice that it 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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WHO, WHEN, WHAT, AND WHERE.
~ H ai F0RE2 g

To THE EDITOR OF THE New NORTHWEST:
Who was Beatrice Cenci When did
she live, and what did she do or cause
to be done, or what event is she the
victim of that she is famous, and that
her painted features in all their beauty
are everywhere to be found? Please
answer, and oblige IGNORA1IUs.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

The MARYLAND DEMOCRATS. The
Democratic State Convention of Mary.
land assembled in Baltimore on Wed.
nesday and elected R. NJ. McLane, o.
Baltimore; Outerbridge Horsey, Of
Frederick !; r. B. Carmichael, of Queen
Aune's, and E. X. Wilson, Of Worces-
ter, delegates at large to the National
convention at st. Louis. OF the dis
trict delegates Messrs Jas. A. Pearce,
Of Kent, and DR.. VIM. FL. Gale, Of
Somerset, represent the Eastern shore.
A platform Of principles was adopted
declaring coin the only money warranted
by the constitution Of the country,
and favoring speedy return to specie
payments They also assert that "ofi-
GERS are created for the public good,
and not as spoils for victors, and that
they should be filled by capable and
honest men" The delegates to St.
Louis are unpledged as to Presidential
candidates, but the Sun says, editor
tally, that it is generally understood
that large majority Of the State con
vention in accordance with the views
Of the constituents Of the delegates,
perfer Senator Bayard as their first
choice.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03

The DEMOCRATIC County MEETING
held at New Castle on Saturday was,
according TO those ubiquitous individ-
uals, the "oldest inhabitants" one Of
the largest and ''most spirited Of the
kind, with the possible exception Of
that Of 1874, held formany years. The
interest shown by all present in the
proceedings and the zeal manifested for
the prosperity and success Of the party,
betoken an earnestness and a readiness
for the coming contest with our Repub-
lican opponents which augurs we'll for
the success Of the Democratic party.
while the generous good nature with
which men yielded to the defeat Of pet
measures under the will Of the majority
show a party organization and q una
nimity Of purpose which it will be hard
to overcome. The prospects for Dem
ocratic victory in November are as
bright at the present time as at the
outset Of any previous campaign and q
continuation Of the spirit shown on
Saturday will increase our strength and
result in the triumphant election Of our
whole ticket.
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
Political Notes.

What the licentious press insists upon
knowing now is why the Speaker Of the
House, at time when the Northern
Pacific Railroad was in the way Of ask
ing favors from Congress, was operating
as broker in its stock I? Brother
Blaine has the floor.
The Baltimore american says
"Blaine lie said to be the flst choice Of
a majority Of the members Of the Meth
odist General Conference in session in
Baltimore They are not nominating
body, but they are good people to have
on ones side'
Green Clay Smith believes that the
Prohibition party numbers 7O0,0 900 and
is constantly growing. and he "rather
thinks" it holds the balance Of power.
He is accordingly disposed TO accept
the nomination for President. #
The Baltimore american considers
Blaine's nomination at Cincinnati now
placed beyond a doubt There's many
slip, etc.
A Sionx Indian is named "Take
Things" The Chicago Times says
"Take Things is Indian for Grant
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
General News Summary.

A great fire occurred in San Francisco
on Thursday night week destroying
property valued at $500, 900.
The yellow fever prevails at Rio
Janeiro, the deaths from the scourge
averaging from eighty to one hundred
daily.
The Methodist General Conference
on Tuesday adopted resolution look
in gto an early and thorough revision Of
the hymn-book.
The war between Guatemala and
Salvador is ended. A preliminary
treaty Of peace was concluded at Chal-
chuapa on the 25th of April.
In the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, on Tuesday resolution was adop-
ted recommending the use Of the term
"Sabbath" instead Of Sunday"
A fire swept the town of St. Louis,
near Quebec, on Tuesday, destroying q
vast amount of property and rendering
thousands Of people homeless
By the upsetting Of sail-boat on the
lake at Brighton, Mass, Tuesday, four
persons three ladies and little boy
were drowned
G. NJ. D. Bloss. for many years one
Of the editors OF the Cincinnati En-
9uirer, was struck by a locomotive
Sunday night and instantly killed.
II transpires that the heavy failures
in Louisville were the result Of over
trading and outside speculation. No
additional failures are reported.
Counsel for Belknap has given notice
Of motion to postpone the trial until
next fall Many Senators and mem
bers Of the House favor the proposition.
Sultan Abdul Aziz has been de-
throned and Mehammed Murad Effendi,
nephew of Abdul Aziz and heir pre-
sumptive, has been proclaimed Sultan
Of Turkey
Meetings were held Monday night in
the various churches Of Pittsburg and
Allegany City approving the course Of
the Centennial Commissioners in clos
ing the Centennial on Sunday.
The fact is stated BY Democratic
members Of the House that the tariff
bill would be defeated BY an overwhelm-
ing majority were it brought to vote
during this session.
In the main building, at the Centen-
NAL Exposition, in the space assigned
to Australia there is monument over
lain with gold. 1t is about twenty feet
high and two and one-half feet thick at
the base and two feet at the top. It is
placed there to represent the gold which
has been exported from Australia. it is
said to weigh sixty-6ve tons and a half
and six ounces. The value is $685.
900, 900
Middletown transcript., 1876-06-03
STATE

By order of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Delaware, State Democratic Con.
vention, composed Of ffty-6ve delegates from
each county, will be held in Dover, on TUES
DAY, June 18th, 1876, at 2 o'clock, after.
noon, for the purpose Of appointing six dele.
gates, two from each county, to the National
Democratic Convention, to assemble at St
Louis, on the 9th day Of June, 1876.
And it is requested,
That the Democratic voters Of the several
hundreds throughout the State meet, at the
regular places for holding such meetings, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day Of June, 1876, at
o'clock, afternoon; and, according to the
rules of the Democratic party in each county,
appoint the number of delegates to said State
Convention to which they are entitled res
pectively.
And it is also requested and urged,
That the best men, in all cases, be selected
TO said State Convention, that they in turn
may select the best men to represent us in the
National Convention, to the end that our can
didates for. President and Vice President may
not only be men Of the highest character,
morally and politically, but that they may be
endorsed and presented to the country by q
conyen ton composed of such men.
ROBERT ]. REYNOLDS,
DovER, May l6, 1876. Chairman.