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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
A TIME TO BE IDLE,

"Pray heaven that may some time
find the time," exclaims a weary wom-
an, weary with busy idieness, as she
glances for moment at the head of
this article, and then returns with ner-
vous movement to the execution of a
piece of worsted work, the leading fig
ures in which are clumsy cat, surround
ed by impossible kittens. "Find it now
by throwing aside that nonsense and
resting yourself" say we. A glance,
which being interpreted, means, "has
the woman taken leave of her senses 2n
is the only reply, as the nervous hand
sends the needle in and out, rendering
harmony between cat and kittens out OF
the question. The time that will be
wasted in busy idIeness between this
time and the first of the coming year Is
appalling to those who see the necessity
of improving time and economizing
strength for the realities that at some
period are almost sure to be the portion
of all. There are, undoubtedly, seasons
and periods when it is wise "not to do.n
There are a vast number of small in
dustries that are not worth the while OF
persons whose life without them is full,
but not overcrowded. Pieces of work
done at odd minutes we have not much
faith in, for niue times out of ten the
time for their accomplishment is stolen,
literally stolen from seasons that should
be devoted, with those upon whom lifes
duties press heavily, to rest, and to useful
employment in the young and care-free.
This trick of pulling out some imple-
ment of labor, pen, pencil, or needle, at
times when other people seem content
to be unemployed, and are busy only in
being pleasant and agreeable, all of us
have noticed-many of US have detected
in ourselves. 1t is habit which min
listers to impatience and fosters irrita-
bility, especially if the bulk of the per.
sons labor is brain work. 1t is said tc
be thorough evidence of self-mastery
when a person who knows how to use
time has the sense to recognize when
time is not worth using in any definite
ostensible way.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
LETTER FROM MRS. LOUGHARY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
1 have just been comforting with
friends relative to the appeal published
in your last issue, and we all agree that
the plan proposed is just the thing. Let
US appeal to the highest tribunal, "best
with the best" the superior instead of
the inferior legislative bodies. By so
doing think "more glory will be won
or less be lost" 1 have but little faith
in State legislation. 1t will take years
to break down the ignorance and preju-
dices of the masses upon this question,
before bill such as was last fall pro-
posed would be ratified, even if passed
by the Legislature.
What we do in the matter under con-
sideration must be done at once. If pc
titions were available, am sure, with
little individual exertion from each
Oregon worker, well-signed petition
might be forwarded to Washington be-
tween this and Christmas.
Hoping the friends may see the need
of prompt individual effort, am as ever
for the interest of woman.
H. A. LoUGHARY.
Amity, November 27, 1876.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
"a WOMAN, A DEAD MAN, Or A
CRIMINAL"

If there was any insulting, belittling
expression dictated by masculine arro-
gance and assumption necessary to
further open the eyes Of women con-
cerning their political status in this
government, it remained for Senator
James X. Kelly to give it voice. In
essaying with wind of airy threats to
defraud the more than $1,000 voters of
the State who cast ballot for DR.. Watts
as Presidential Elector-count them out
and substitute therefor the minority,
who voted for Mr.. Cronin-this sapient
and valiant politician, after racking his
brains for a simile that would be as de-
grading as possible to DR.. Watts, de-
clared that "there was no more reason
to give Watts certificate than there
would be to give certificate to a dead
man, a aOonaan, or a person convicted Of
crime"
There, women, how do you like your
company? What think you of the esti-
mate in which your individual rights,
capabilities and powers are held by this
pink of chivalry, this same United
States Senator who not long since
secuted in public print the idea that he
should have sent a dispatch in any
manner referring to political matters to
his wife2
One thing is certain: If woman is
equivalent to dead man, then she is to
all intents and purposes equivalent to
this Senator who has for term of years
been "a dead man" in the United States
Senate-so dead that only those who
took the pains to read the names when
the ayes and noes were called were
even aware that he was sufficiently
alive to vote with the Bourbon DemOc
racy. In fact, it has but recently be-
come evident, even to his dearest parti'
san friends, that he breathed the breath
of political life, and he would have per.
haps continued in this state of somno
lence to the end, the traditional 'thret
days. alone conveying at the proper
time to the olfactories of those abOu
him the fact of his physical demise, haC
he not snuffed fraud and dishonesty il
the political air, and this, acting as {
powerful tonic, temporarily revived
him.
"Women, dead men, and criminals
If there is woman in all the land morC
utterly, entirely, and permanently deaC
politically than this alder and abetto
of frauds will be after this breeze blow
over, then she is dead beyond all posi-
bility of resurrection-dead as a coff1I
nail, which Dickens declared to be tht
''deadest piece of iron-mongery know
TO the trade"
We trust that women who hav,
looked with Indifference heretofore upol
their political status will be aroused By
this new Centennial catalogue for WON
IN, compiled and published by Senate
Kelly, to a sense of their degraded ant
degrading position in the great world o
motive and action. and join the vast ar
ray of noble men and women VIII,
needed not this taunt to cause them t.
decry the injustice that makes womel
with all their intellectual development
and endowments equal only to idea,
menD
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DAVID AND ANNA MATsON." "

We received a few days since from S.
R. Wells & Co., publishers, New York
City, copy of Mrs. Duniway's poem of
the above title. 1t is book of nearly
200 pages, printed on tinted paper of ex-
cellent quality, handsomely and durably
bound in cloth, and embellished with a
portrait of the author and numerous il
lustrations of the incidents set forth.
AS we have before stated, it was sug-
gested by sketch written by John G.
Whittier, one of Americas sweetest
poets and most graceful writers, founded
upon a fact that to all the weird fascina-
tion of romance adds the sad conviction
of truth. 1t is the story of a man who,
while yet young and full of hope, sailed
from the shores of New England for the
sunny land of Spain, leaving behind
him upon the beach his wife Anna and
her two bonny, barefoot sons. The
weeks of his absence grew into months
and they into years, and still no tidings
of the vessel in which he sailed reached
the wife and boys of David Matson.
After hope for the absent one was
lost, Anna married Pelatiah Curtis, who
in the course of events voyaged to the
coast of Africa, and when stopping at
the port Of Malaga, CHANGED to come
upon David Matson, who, just liberated
from long term of slavery among the
Moors, was about to set sail for home.
Explanations followed the meeting, and
Pelatiah went back to David Matson's
wife, while poor David remained away,
sending by the husband of Anna a
shawl for her and an old-fashioned
bull's-eye watch for each of his boys.
No further tidings of "David Matson,
the lost man." ever reached the wife OF
sons, and after long years the former
was laid to rest with the shawl, poor
David's last melancholy gift, wrapped
about her.
These are the outlines of the story,
and they have been enlarged upon and
elaborated by Mrs. Duniway in a man.
ner that cannot fail to arrest the atten-
tion of a large class Of readers. The
work shows evidence of haste and a
want of care in revision, which is excus-
able when the circumstances under
which it was written are considered.
These literary blemishes do not, how
ever, mar the simple beauty of the tale,
which, with its tender pathos, cannot
but touch the heart Of the reader.
The price of the bookin plain binding,
with illustrations, is 81 90. Full gilt,
81 so. We shall doubtless be able to
supply orders before the holidays.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

An inhuman monster who has so mis-
taken his sphere in life as to be a father,
was recently brought before Justices
Court in Salem for cruelty beating his
laughter IA years of age. The mon
ster's name is Samuel Higley, and it is
said that the details of his treatment of
the poor child, as given in the testimony
before the Court, sent a thrill of pity
through the hearts of all present. A
man for stealing paltry sum of money
goes to the State prison, but the punish
ment for the henious offense herein set
forth was 1920 and costs of suit" Thus,
frequently, do mems laws protect the
rights and avenge the wrongs of the
weak.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

Congress convened on the 4th inst.
The opening of the session Of the House
was witnessed by an immense concourse
of spectators. There were very few
members absent. The Speakers chair
was draped in mourning in respect to
Kerr, late Speaker. There being, there
fore, no presiding officer, the House was
called to order at noon by Clerk Adams,
who called the roll of members. The
call showed 249 present, the whole num-
Der on the roll being 2Ss. Samuel J.
Randall was nominated for Speaker by
Cox and James A. Garfield by McCreary.
Randall received on the first ballot l6l
of the 246 votes cast, and was declared
elected
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

Vick'S Floral Guide is a beautiful
quarterly journal containing an elegant
colored flower plate with the first num-
Der. The price is nominal-only 25
cents per year-and the information it
imparts is invaluable to every one who
essays horticulture or vegetable garden
ing. The first number for 1877 is at
hand, is beautifully illustrated and ele-
gantly printed. James Wick, Roches-
ter, New York.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

A little daughter of Mrs. ]. W. Jor-
dan, of South Bend, W. T., was washed
overheard from the tug "Gen. Canby,"
while crossing the bar on the I'd inst,
and never seen afterwards. The "Canby"
was struck by breaker and thrown
upon her beam ends, her doors and win
dows burst open, her cabin and engine
room filled with water, aud her fire put
out. The little girl was two years old,
and was washed out through the cabin
window.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

The chronological Journal for De-
cember is at hand containing a portrait
of Mrs. Duniway, chronological de-
lineation of her character and a sketch
of her life. We will receive in a few
days through news dealer, direct from
the publisher, large number of copies
of this journal, which will await the or
der of our friends. We will publish new
advertisement, embellished by cut, of
"David and Anna Matson," to which
we call the special attention of friends.
The first installment of books has not
yet arrived but they may be expected
shortly.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

The extra Christmas number of Dem
crest Monthly, containing 16 additional
pages, full-page chrome, and many
other attractions, has come to hand. In
looking over this beautifully executed
and elegant number, we are impressed
with the idea that it is by far the finest
Eastern magazine in the United States,
while its literary excellence is unsur.
passed. Send for circular and terms to
w. Jennings Demorest, II East -Four.
teenth street, New York.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
GRANTS EIGHTH AND LAST MES.
SAGE.

Shorter than is usual, rambling and
weak, this document is spread before the
people. In reading it over, one cannot
help but feel that the Republic that has
honored this man with two terms of
Chief Magistracy was entitled to more
frmness, craftsmanship and executive
force in return. A conviction also
forces itself on the mind that though
the exigencies of war caused the name
of General Grant to be honored of his
countrymen, the opportunities of peace
have not caused the name of President
Grant to be written in the list of wise
and far-sighted statesmen. The mes
sage opens with review of his admin
istration and sets forth certain palliat-
ing causes of undeniable blunders, but
history will be compiled from facts and
events and take no cognizance of his
plea.
The status of American women who
marry foreigners receives Presidential
attention, but for the political status of
millions of American women who are
sensible enough to prefer marriage with
American men, or to remain single and
work out their own destiny in prefer
ence to consorting with seedy English
noblemen or doubtful italian Counts,
the President has no thought or word.
Congress is not earnestly recon-
mended" to give their attention to the
status of the toiling, energetic thous-
ands who compose the body polite, but
to the paltry few who marry for title
and distinction, and failing to receive
either, would fain become wards of the
government. The only portion of the
message which, in our estimation, is
worth the paper it was written on, is
the following:
| The attention of Congress cannot be too ear
nestly called to the necessity of throwing some
| greater safeguard over the method of choosinG
and declaring the election of President. I'm
| der the present system, there seems TO be ne
| provided remedy for contesting the election il
any one State. The remedy is partly, no doubt
| in the enlightenment of electors.
The compulsory support of the free schOO
| and the disfranchisement of all who cannO
read and write the English language, after
fixed probation, would meet my hearty ap
proval. would not make this apply, however
to those already voters, but would to all be
| coming so after the expiration of the probation
fixed upon. Foreigners coming to the country
| to become citizens, who are educated in thei
| own language, would acquire the requisit,
knowledge of ours during the necessary resi-
dence to obtain naturalization. If they die
not take enough interest in our language to ac
quire sufficient knowledge of it to enable then
to study the institutions and laws of the coun
try intelligently, would not conferupon then
the right to make our laws nor to select thos
who do.
The "farewell' clause, though de
signed to be pathetic, utterly failed t,
move US to tears, and we opine that tn
Republic, with proverbial ingratitude
will smile over the retirement of thi
man from official life.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
THE VOTE OF OREGON,

The official canvass of the vote of the
State, made by the GovernOrand Secre-
tary of State at Salem, on Monday af-
ternoon, resulted as follows:
Electors: Odell, 15,2O6; Watts, Is, ,2O6i
Cartwright, 1924; Kippell, 4,IS6; Gro
min, l4,157; Laswell, IA, l49; Clarke, 500;
Sutherlan, $40; Cure, 5O7; Scattering, 4.
Congress: Williams, 15,S47; Lane, IA,
229.
Hayes majority, 1,O57i Williams ma
j2rity, Ills.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

The West Shore, the only illustrated
publication on the Pacific Coast, is be-
coming decidedly popular. A holiday
number will be issued, which is to excel
all its predecessors in size and embel-
lishment. The expense of issuing this
edition will be near $4,000, and the en-
terprising publisher, Mr.. L. Samuels,
deserves liberal patronage.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

In her last letter, under date of Nov.
10Th, Mrs. Duniway says: "I start for
home in three days. Will come by La
trobe, Pa, Pulaski, ILL.,, and, perhaps,
stop at Toledo for short time; all de-
pends upon the times and weather."
She will doubtless be home by Christ
moo
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

A religious contemporary, speaking Of
the labors of good sisters, says: I'VE
feel like an enterprise is in safe hands
when the sisters undertake it," Yet
this same editor would doubtless feel
like participation in governmental afs
fairs or enterprises would be the ruin
Of both government and sisters.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

The publisher of the West Shore some
time since offered $25 for the best Christ
mas story. In response, 4S stories have
been sent to that Office and are being de-
liberated upon by competent judges.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08
Washington Convention of the National
Woman Suffrage Association.

The Eighth Annual Convention oi
the National Woman Suffrage Associa-
tion will be held in Lincoln Hall, Wash
ington, D. c., January 10th and 18th,
1877.
AS by repeated judicial decisions,
woman's right to vote under the 14th
Amendment has been denied, we must
now unitedly demand a 10Th Amend
ment to the U. S. Constitution, that
shall secure this right to the women Of
the nation.
In certain States and Territories where
women had already voted, they have
been denied the right by legislative &C.
ton. Hence it must be clear to every
thinking mind that this fundamental
right of citizenship must not be left to
the ignorant majorities in the several
States; for unless it is secured every
where, it is safe nowhere.
We urge all suffrage associations and
friends of woman's enfranchisement
throughout the country to send dele
gates to this Convention, freighted with
mammoth petitions for 10th Amend
ment. Let other proposed amendments
be held in allegiance to the sacred rights
of the women of this nation. The most
reverent recognition of God in the Con-
stitution would be justice and equality
for woman.
On behalf of the National Woman
Suffrage Association,
ELIZABETH CADY STANTON,
SUSAN B. ANTHONY, President,
Corresponding Secretary,
MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE,
Chairman Executive Committee.
.Tenafly, n. J., November 10, 1876.
n. B. Letters should be addressed
to the Secretary, Susan B. Anthony,
Tenaf1y, n. J., and contributions to the
Treasurer, Ellen Clarke Sargent, ,732
De Sales street, Washington, D. G.
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NOTICE.

Agents will 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 10 us through money orders or
registered letters.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-08

The result of the Presidential election
is still in doubt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
SECOND DAY,s PsoOEE DlNGs

CINCINNATI, June l5.-!The COnven-
ton was not promptly called to or
der this morning, as the Committee
on Rules were nnprepared to report,
in consequence Of debate OH the
proposal to reconsider the rule adop-
ted yesterday against the changing OF
votes pending the announcement OF
any recorded ballot The latest I'D.
yices, are that the rule will be recon
sidered and defeated.
The galleries are less crowded than
OH yesterday.
At IL los, President Mcpherson CALI
ed the convention to order and pre-
scnted Rev. Geo. Beecher, who open.
ed the proceedings with prayer. ts3
Geo. II. Hoar, OF Mass, presented q
memorial Of the National Woman's
Suffrage Association. As this paper
must go to the Committee on Resolu-
tions, Hoar moved thas Mrs. Sayler j.
Spencer be heard by the Convention
tor 10 minutes. Agreed to. Gap
plause). IN.
Mrs. Spencer advanced and prcsen.
ted in a concise form the claims oil
the women citizens to practical recog.
milton, and criticised the failure oi
the speakers yesterday to plead foi
them. The conclusion OF her briei
speech was received with applause.
/ The following is the full report oi
the Committee on Rules
RUIZ l. Upon all subjects before
theC Convention tho States shall be call
ed in alphabetical order and next thu
TERRITORIES and District Of Collmbia
4 RULE 2. Each State shall be, enti
Filed to delegates to double tha mum
ber Of its Senators and Represents
tyes in Congress according to II,
Hate apportionmcnt, and each Terri
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
j. N. HEDRICK & CO.,


United States Attorney, there being
no evidence against them except that
Of such scoundrels as Hesing, Rehm
& Co, and the court and jury in the
Mum case having decided that the
testimony Of snch periured "squeal-
ersY Is not sufficient to even give a
dog q bad name. A
So far no ono has been punished at
Chicago, and no one is likely to be.
The "squealers" are like drafted
men during the war. They must go
to jail or furnish substitutes. They
squcal on the officers and get of, and
then the officers get off because no
court or jury in Christendom will be-
licve word the "squealers" swear to-,
and it Is no wonder, because even
Harvey, Kerr's man, is paragon of
character and truthfulness compared
with most Of the stsquealers."
1t is, about time that the Govern
ment at Washington, the investigating
committees there, and the courts Of
the country, shonld take down the
signs which they have had hanging
out Of late, to-wit: "Liars and per-
jurers wanted here"
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21
COL. W. r. SAPP.

We notice in our exchanges nothing
but good words for Col. Sapp, the
Republican nominee in the Council
Bluffs District.
He was one Of the very best United
States Attorneys in the entire conn-
try, when he held that office for Iowa.
In fact,!it is q matter Of official
record at Washington, that he won a
greater proportion of eases brought
for the Government than any other
District Attorney in the United States.
He has ability, pluck and tact, for
public affairs, and when he gets to
Congress he will bc found doing
something else besides drawing his
pay and sticking to his seat with the
itenaeity of a bump on log. 9t
If the people of his District, after
electing him, have gumption enough
to keep him in Congress long enough
for him to get the hang of the meet.
ing house, they will have a member
of Congress of influence and .sbility
second to no member of that body.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

A new turn has taken place in the
affairs of B. f. Allen, ut Des Moines.
1t will be remembered that, Allen,
Stephens Il Co., of New York,
claimed some 100000 from Allen,
which the latter has resisted as being
fraudulent for the most palt, a1tho'
they held a so-called mortgage ON oil
Aliens Iowa real estate. ae.Is
The case came to hearing on the
preliminary points before Justice
Miller, Of the Supreme Court, at Des
Moines, the other day, and Allen,
Stephens & Co., through the New
York representatives of the house,
to-wit: Stephens and Blannerhassett
refused to exhibit their books and
give a detailed bill of particulars Of
their claim, for which they were
sharply reproved by Judge Miller.
The case was then continued, and on
order issued by the court requiring
at the next term, a full exhibit Of the
books of Allen, Stephens & Co.
II, as now seemss probable and
right, the New York concern is con.
pelled..to surrender its Hen and take
its chances with the other creditors
MFR. Allen will find his imnense reaI
estate property released, 80 that his
assignee will be able to pay Nome and
former creditors pro rata and 9 very
respectable approximation towards
the original amount Of tho indebtcd-
ness. aEal
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1876-06-21

A DIsrATcH from Cincinna says
that the nomination of Blaine in the
Convention will be made by Col. II.
G. Ingersoll, Of Illinois, and seconded
by Frye, of Maine. Morton will be
nominated by Col. II. w. Thompson,
of Indiana, and seconded by Pinch
back. Bristow will be nominated by
Gen. ]. Hawley. Of Connecticut, and
seconded by Gen. Harlan, of kentuc-
ky. While James L. Wilson, of Iowa,
and ex-senator Ramsey, Of Minneso-
ia, are the prominent candidates now
spoken of to permanently preside
over the Convention.