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Tho orsgonlan and tho Railroad

the managers of the N. T. Kali
road, it could not more faithfully
serve the designs of its clients
than, it does. It suggests no
conditions for the protection OF
the interests of the Government
or the rights of the people, but
demands, as the only means by
which a railroad can be built, an
absolute and unconditional ex-
tension Of unparalleled franchls-
es to the very combination which
for ten years has exercised,
abused, and finally forfeited the
same by misuse, after having
damaged this section OF the
country to much greater ex-
tent than it has benefited it
The position of the Oregonian is,
that the company, instead Of be-
ing petitioners for a renewal Of
a public bounty forfeited by it's
shameful misapplication to their
own private purposes, are the
sole parties whose interests are
to be consulted, and that unless
their wishes are complied with
in every essential particular, the
people Of Oregon and Washing
ton can have no railroad con-
nection with the east. It tier
ates and relterates that the bill
offered by Senator Mithell is
"in manifest hostility to the on
ly enterprise that offers to the
country hopeful prospect of a
road" but it all ends in "damna
Bile iteration" without a plausl-
BILE argument to back it. AS
proof of the hostility of this bill
it IS said: "No consultation was
had with the company in regard
to preparation of the BILL" The
popular theory is, that Senators
are elected to represent public
interests, not to act as attorneys
for private corporations. When
this rule has been departed from
it has been attended with dis
grace to the Senator and scan
dal to the Senate. Legislation
will be reduced to the level of a
Board of Brokers when it is in
fuenced or controlled by consul
tation with railroad directors.
That is what the Oregonian con-
tends for, but the country is not
in the temper to stand any more
of that nonsense, and Mr.. Mitch
ell, comprehending the situation,
determined to consult the inter
ests Of his State instead of con-
sulting the railroad managers in
view of promoting their personal
schemes, and in our view he hit
upon the only plan to secure the
construction Of the road to the
points designated, and to save
the country from an overwhelm-
ing and oppressive land monop-
oily.
The Oregonian pretends to ia
vor every provision of Mitchells
bill in detail, but earnestly, con-
tinuously and vindictively assails
it as a whole, for no other ap-
parent reason than that it con-
flicts with the personal designs
of the railroad managers and the
o. S. N. Co.
The Mitchell bill provides for
the sale of the lands and the ap-
preparation of the proceeds only
to the railroad, which is conced-
ed to be a judicious provision.
Does the bill approved by the
company contain any such pro-
vision?
The Mitchell bill provides for
the construction of the road to
Portland on the south side Of the
Columbia river, and guards
against the contingency of for
feiture and failure, by awarding
the grant to another company IN
case of noncompliance with the
terms of the grant. The bill ad-
vocated by the Oregonian leaves
it optional with the company to
build the road to Portland or
, 1877-12-29

The wife of General Sherman has
written another letter in condemna-
ton of round dances, in which she
says:
It is not to be expected that young
girls, who are unconscious of evil
in the beginning, should reflect long
enough to summon the moral cour
age to resist the allurements of the
dance, unless with encouragement
and support of their parents. To
the honor of pure maidenhood be
it said, however, that there are
young girls who decline from in
stinctive delicaey, even when their
parents would have them join the
throng who dance down the broad
road of worldly pleasure.
On the day of the last fight Of the
United States troops with Chief Jo-
seph, his little daughter. ten years
old, finding that her father was oc-
cupied with his rife, ran to the po-
MES and made an heroic effort to
herd them in. The cavalry, how
ever. cut her off, and seeing that she
wauld be captured if she remained
with the ponies, she took to the
hills. After the fight and the sur
render Joseph's first question was
regarding his child. Every effort
was made to find her, bnt at last re-
ports no trace of her had been
found. Chief Joseph believes that
she is dead, and is greatly affected
nv his loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16

ocrats, and in an hours reading from manuscript
declared, in the hearing of the House, that Flori-
Ga had been given TO HAYES by illegal and fraud
ulent acts on the part Of the state Canvsssers'
When NJ. Purman had concluded, number OF
democrats, led by Messrs. Cox and Hewitt, pre-
sented their congratulations for the manner IN
which he had fulfilled his part of the contract,
and welcomed him in the name of democracy and
reform. There is no secrecy about the motive
which induced Mr.. Purman to barter himself to
the democrats. About three weeks ago he IN
formed a republican member of the House that
the campaign had ruined him financially, and that
he would be compelled to do something orecover
from his pecuniary embarrassment. "Ihe demo-
Gratis said he IN substance, have now the lines
10 Florida, and will manage to hold them | can
not 20 back there unless something Is done for
me; and if these republicans don't help me, |
must help myself" To another member he said.
that during the campaign he had spent about
So 900, one half of which he had raised on prop
erty owned by his wife; that he not able 10
redeem the collateral, and would be compelled to
do something to obtain relief. lie requested Sen
ator Conover to interest himselfin having retained
IN the department certain TelatIyes and friends
appointed upon Purmans recommendation 9th
er evidences of Mr.. Purman's shameful conduct
are not wanting. In his eargerness 10 obtain re-
been bartering his own vote and negotiating for
sale of the votes of other members, with reference
to the Texas Pacific bill. 1t can be proved that
Mr.. Purman approached several members, in-
formed them that the Texas Pacific people
willing to spend money to pass their bill, and re-
quested them to join him ia a combination to eX
act money for their votes on that measure. 1t is
also said that he was in negotiation III Florida,
prior to the canvass of the vote, with agents Of
rden for brbing the Returning Board. This
Purman started himself, but explained that he
entered into the negotiation merely TO prevent
Tden's agents from opening negotiations with
other parties who, being less honest than Purman,
would have made assault on the board. Sam
uel Is. McLin, member of the Florida Canvass
ing Board, as long ago as Jan. s, wrote to gen.
,leman here cauioning him against Purman.
McLn, u his letter, said that Purnan told him
prisr to the canvass that Tilden had too much
money to be defeated, and that they should not
stick with the republican patty and lose the op-
portunity of doing something handsome for them
selves. Such is the man who to-day a republic
can representative, declared that Tilden carried
the State of Florida. 1t is believed that in con-
sderation for his speech the democrats have
agreed to place his name on the 70 Is OF the Forty
fifth Congress as a member from Flolda-that Is.
giving him prima facle night to the seat, which
will carry with 1t about one years pay and mile
age, even should the contestant be finally award
would not put upou the roll, and it is beyond ques-
tiou that this speech is made to secure the object
above mentioned. This is the end of his career
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16
From the New York Tribune.
EX-GOv. Wells.
To Tie Editor Of tie 7ribune.

To tie Editor Of the Tribune.
SIR Like good many republicans, | became
prejudiced against Gov. Wells because, suppose,
accepted without examination as true the abuse
so constantly heaped upon him by his democratic
enemies. To satisfy my own mind, within few
days have made many inquiries from several of
his neighbors now here, who, believe told me
the truth about him. | am now convinced that
great injustice has been done him, not only by
bis democratic enemies but by many republicans
who have not taken occasion to inquire into the
truth.
Although he may not be all that | could desire,
he is very far from being as painted by his demo-
cratic enemies. l visited him in the damp room
in which he is confined, and found him on bed
of sickness, the consequence of the shameful
tire atment he has received. believe that am
good Judge Of the human face and do not think
that any unpreJudIced man can look at GOV
Wells countenance, and then pronounce him to
be as described by his enemies. | believe him to
be an honest, brave old man. deter Imined to do
his duty at all hazards. In all that he did as an
officer under the laws of his State in relation to
the recent election, he was justifable by all the
facts and would have violated his sworn duty had
he done otherwise.
In the denuuciation Of Gov. Wells, those who
do il seem to forget the circumstances surround
ing him. Because he has exposed the means re-
sorted 10 by the democracy to carry the elections
IN Louisiana he is the object of their constant
abuse Such is their hatred for him that he is in
danger OF pistol or knife of the assassin at any
moment. 1t is for that reason that he is in the
habit of going prepared to protect himself 80 far
as It may be possible. His treatment by the
committee AT the instance of an individual com
pared with whom, in all the attributes constitut-
ing true, honest, and courageous gentleman,
Gov. Wells would lose nothing, has been Infamous
If Gov Wells survives this treatment it is not i'm
possible that he may take the matter into his own
hands so far as that individual is concerned as he
has not been in the habit of tsmely submitting to
insult or injury.
know that the Tribune will not purposely do
injustice 10 any one, and ask 1t to examine well
the character Of Gov. Wells before it Joins in the
hue and cry raised against him by those who
| would thus cover up their own infamy.
JoHN ID. DRFREEs
| WAsHINGToN, Feb. II, 1877.
One sentence in Evsrts' argument on the Flor-
da vote contained 36l words.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16

The attempt to assassinate Gov. Pack
ard OF Louisiana fortunately failed. No
man who is republican in Louisiana is
secure in either life or property if he OPP
poses the democracy of that State. Men
like Packard and Wells. who dare stand
up against the Vaccinations and murder
ous spirit of the White League, peril their
lives every day for the political principles
they hold, and YET there are men In the
North whose souls are 50 small as to de-
nounce these courageous men as time
servers hanging upon the republican par
ty merely for the sake OF plunder
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16
Tilden's Latest Purchase.

Especial Dispatch to the New York Times.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l3-One Of the most hu-
initiating spectacles ever witnessed in the House
was presented to-day by William J. Purman, a
republican Representative from Florida, who, in
brazen manner stood up and delivered himself
To the democrats in accordance with what may be
properly termed formal contract. During the
Presidential campaign Mr.. Purman supported
Hayes, and until very recently was earnest in pub.
hcly expressing his belief that Florida had been
fairly carried by the republicans During the
days OF doubt and uncertainty Immediately follow.
ing the November election Mr.. Purman remained
sieadfas in his faith that Hayes had carried Flor
ida, and sent numerous kilograms TO republicans
IN the North to this effect. Since his arrival in
Washington and until within the last month Mr..
Purman was bold in maintaining Hayes election
and in conversation with members boasted of his
own labors in procuring this result He was a
candidate for reelection 10 Congress and was du.
ly returned although his seat will be contested by
his competitor. About three weeks ago Mr. Pur.
ham began TO exhibit symptoms Of a change OF
mind. Finally it became known that he was pre-
pairing TO take himself over to the democratic
side by speech prepared for him, it is said, by
department clerk, from notes furnished by Mr.
Pdrman. No one, therefore, was surprised wheI
TO- lay he fulfilled the contract made with the dem
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16

II touches the Maine Standard upon
the raw" to be told of the abandonment of
the States Right doctrine by the demo-
cratic party. Had it not been for the repub,
lican members of the electoral commission
in opposing going behind the action of
State returning boards, there would not
have been vestige of the old democratic
principle left. The Standard ought to
thank them for their decision in regard to
Florida
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16

One sentence in Eyarts' argument on tue Flor-
da vote contained 36l words.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-02-16
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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN,
A Oastaway from Hudson Bay Returns
with Relics and Authentic Re-
ports of the Franklin Ex-
petition.

Ihos. A. Barry, second mate of the
bark A. Houghton, which was cast away
on the Eth OF June upon the coast of
hudson bay, few miles southwest of
Cape Fullerton. has brought toNew York
some interesting relics of the Franklin
expedition, which he obtained from n
native tribe, near whose homes the last
OF the brave explorers are said to have
persisted. Barry appears to be an hon
est sailor, and the relics which he has in
his possession confirm the correctness IF
his story.
just year ago, when the bark was
laid up at Marble Island, a well-known
station IN Rankin's Bay, they were yisi-
ted by large party of Esquimaux from
the Nachille settlement, near Cane
lngleheid, who told of the mounds which
marked the graves of the white men who
had come among them many wears be
fore. Two old men of the tribe reuen,-
bered distinctly the appearance of the
strangers, but none of the other natives
could except in regard to the mounds
and the relics which were still in their
possession. The old Esquimaux told
Barry that very long time ago a large
party OF white men had come to their
settlement and lived for time AMONG
them The old men told how cold the
winter was which followed the arrival of
the whites. No game of any kind was
TO be had, and the settlement was re-
duced before long to the last extremity
OF desututlon. The natives crouched in
their huts, without fire or food, except
some miserable seal skins, pieces of
which they chewed. The white n,en
were unable TO endure the niseries of
the winter. The natives Injured to hun
ger and cold, but many of their tribe
perisned; One after the other the rem
nant of the English expedition died. un-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08
BREVETIES,

SAMUEL J. TIDEN has returned from
Europe.
Mr.. HAYES says ST swan" when he
thinks "d-n it,
In Chicago the entire Republican
ticket was elected.
The Hon. Edward Pier, the first set
tier of Fond du Lac, died on Friday.
Col. r. G. INGERsoLL has been offer
ed, indirectly, the mission to Germany.
THE appointment of Judge Bum to
succeed Judge Hopkins has been con-
frmed.
A RACINE girl baby has just been born
into the world with seven fingers on
each hand.
The Russians are reported as having
occupied Erzeroum. The sick man Is
rapidly failing.
MALLoRY's majority in the city of Mil
waukee was only trifie over 200. Ali
honor to Milwaukee
SITTING BULL threatens to remain sit
ting in Canada and bull the blanket and
fire. water market.
The chairmanships of twenty-three
out of thirty six committees were given
to the South by Speaker Randall.
A SMASHING of crockery followed a
very distinct earthquake in the New
England States and Canada on Sunday.
GEN. BRAGG is a good soldier, but as
manufacturer of Democratic platforms
he isn't an overwhelming success.
The Hon. D. w. voorhees, has been
commissioned by Gov. Williams to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of SEN
ator Morton.
A FINAL VOTE on the resumption act
will be taken next Tuesday, in the
House. 1t is stated that should it pass
the Senate and go to the President for
he will veto it.
bOTH MATS anu I1ofud nave Deeu
surrounded by the Russians
and desperate fighting and decisive re-
suits are daily looked for. The war
seems to be nearing its end.
THE Postofice Department reports
that during the past year, one out of
every five thousand registered letters has
been stolen. This is not report very
to thievishly-inclined en-
ployes in postoffces.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08

OK Saturday the House passed, under
suspension of the rules, Mr. BANDS bill
for the recoina9e of silver. It provides
that there shall be coined at the several
mints of United States silver dollars
of weight 4124 grains, Troy, of standard
silver as provided in the act of January
18th 1878, on which there shall be de-
vices and superscriptions provided by
said act which coins, together with all
silver dollars heretofore coined by the
United States of like weight and fineness
shall be legal tender at their nominal
value for all debts and dues, public and
private, except where otherwise pro-
vlded by contract, and any owner of sill
yer bullion may deposit the same at any
United States coinage mint or ASSAY Of
tice to be coined into such dollars for
his benefit, upon the same terms and
conditions as gold bullion is deposited
Tor coinage under existing law.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08

til all the mon had persisted in the huts
of the Esquimaux settlement. The Es-
quimaux wrappedthe bodies of the dead in
skins, and buried them near the settle
ment, under little heaps of stones.
Before all of the expedition had starved
to death, a cairn was erected among the
huts, and the books and papers belong
ing TO the explorers were carefully placed
within it. Other valuables were stored
in the cairn also, which the natives told
Barry had been left untouched. They
looked on the deposit as sacred, and
feared to break into the mound or dis
turb the relics They had number of
articles in their settlement, however, be-
longing to the expedition, made of sill
yer, copper and iron, and many pieces
of wood which had been used to con-
struct boats or sledges. Some of these
articles they brought with them to the
ship. and Barry was able to secure three
large silver spoons which were unmistak-
ably the property of the franklin ex-
petition. One of the spoons he has now
in his possession. The other two were
given to the American Consul at st.
John, Newfoundland. The spoon now
belonging to Barry is a heavy silver
table spoon, engraved with Franklin
crest, a fish's head surrounded by
wreath. The natives were willing to
guide the crew of the whaler to their
settlement, but as the journey was near
~ a thousand miles in length,
and the crew We're whale-men and not
professed explorers, the offer was not
accepted. 1t is proposed by Morrison
& Brown, shipping agents at 100 South
street, to make an attempt to recover
the relics of the Franklin Expedition
next spring. Mr.. Morrison was the
agent who fitted out the Polaris. He
estimates the cost of fitting out vessel
for cruise of eighteen months at $15,
900, and if this sum can be raised he
will undertake to provide whatever is
necessary. 1t is understood that the
British Government have offered stand
ing reward of 100000 for the recovery
of the books and other records of the
expedition, and if this offer is still open
Messrs. Morrison & Brown are
prepared to defray the cost of the
expedition, which will probably be un-
der the charge of Mr.. Barry. He pro
poses to enter Hudson Bay and land at
Repulse Bay, on its western coast.
From thence the journey to Inglefeld,
about five hundred miles, can be made
with sleds and dogs, which can be pro-
cured at the point of landing. Trave-
ling at the rate of forty miles per day,
the settlement of Hachelli can be reach
poets to find the cairn untouched and to
bring back the relics of Franklin's mem
orable expedition.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08
THE RESULT IN THE STATE.
WISCONSIN SOLID FOR HONEST
MONEY.
The Entire Republican State
Ticket Chosen.
MAJORITY, 1000 TO 1000.

There is occasion for rejoicing In the
Republican ranks over the result of
Tuesdays election. Notwithstanding
the efforts of the rag-money lunatics and
the communistic Socialists, the party of
true reform has triumphed and VIM. E.
Smith and his associates upon the ticket
have been chosen to administer the af-
fairs of the State for the next two years.
The sharp game intended to have been
played by the Democrats has resulted
in their own discontinue, and that
'shonesty is the best policy" has beeu
fully demonstrated. We confess to hay
ing had grave doubts of the result, but
the returns fully show that a majority of
Wisconsin's sons are honest and for an
honest currency. 1t is a victory for
hard money and must have good effect
in crushing the anti-resumption feeling
in the National Congress. Republicans
can well throw up their hats and shout
t'hurrah I" over the glorious result of
one of the most holly contested elections
held in the State.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08

a VALUABLE suggestion is offered in
Mr.. Horace Whites forthcoming article
on the currency in The international
Review. He thinks that Government
might fifty arrange to redeem the green
backs in the order of their issue. This
opportunity would divide the $3.50.
O0o, 900 of greenbacks now in circulation
into three classes those issued I'D to
1869, some $40, 600, goo, those of 1869.
and those issued subsequently. This
resumption Mr.. White thinks would not
derange the banking interests of the
country or cause any mercantile distur-
bance whatever. If things have been
getting better while the greenback has
been going from 90 to 81, there is no
good reason to think that the same sta
hility of business will not continue while
the greenback goes from 81 to par. The
probability of an early and safe resump-
ton seems to him well established, and
in treating of our future currency he
believes substantially in the same order
of things now in operation that is,
greenbacks in circulation kept at par,
redeemable in gold-Sentiael
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08


The exports of this country in bread
stun and provisions from the port of
New York alone for a recent week were
Wheat. 1,621 453 bushels; corn, 1874, $50
bushels; oats, 2, Isl bushels; barley no.
O1o bushels; rye, 80, 425 bushels; peas.
1850 bushels; beans, 2,426 bushels;
Hour 46,4l2 barrels; hops, 2,47S bales;
beet, l,lso tierces and 2,056 barrels !;
pork, 1882 barrels; bacon, 2,91S, 1876
pounds; lard, 1,176,9 7S pounds; tallow.
1,oo5,13l pounds; cheese, 1888, 276
pounds; butter, SIT ,G14 pounds, oil cake
1855. 400 pounds. This looks as if some
money ought to be coming to us from
the other side of the Atlantic.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-11-08

The death of Senator Morton makes
q difference of two in the Republican
majority in the Senate, as his successor
will be a Democrat. When this sue
cessor IS appointed and has taken his
seat, the Senate will stand SO Republi-
cans, 81 Democrats, 3 independents
(Christiancy, Booth, and Davis), with
three seats contested.
Ii Eustis and Spofford are admitted
from Louisiana, and Butler from South
Carolina, the Democrats will have 81
votes, the Republicans and Independents
together 80.
If kellogg is admitted from Louisiana.
as now seems probable, the Senate will
consist of 81 Republicans, "a Democrats
and 3 Independents, with two seats va
cant. Booth and Christiaucy are likely
to act with the Republicans on all i'm
portant measures, which will give the
Republicans majority of four, count
ing Davis with the opposition.