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i.oregon Senator.

A Senator from Oregon being
the nearest approach to repre-
sentation In the U. S. Senate al
lotted to the Territory of Wash
ington, we naturally feel great
interest IN the election OF a sue
cessor to Senator Mitchell which
devolves upon the Legislature to
meet at Salem next month. 1t
has been suggested that Senator
Mitchell might possible be his
own successor; butsuch an event
is not within the bounds of rea-
sonable probability. The Dem
ocratic majority on joint ballot
is very large, and while it is vc-
ry probable that many Of the
Democrats would prefer Mr..
Mitchell to any other Re-
publican candidate, yet 1t is
highly improbable that eight or
ten of them would go back on
their party and vote for him in
Opposl lion to the candidate of
their own party. The candidate
whose name is kept most prom
inently before the public, is
Judge Macarthur, of the eastern
portion Of the State, whose cleo
ton is demanded chiefly on local
grounds; but persons with old
fogy notions OF the honor of the
position and tfie sanctity of an
oath, would deem the following
oath taken and subscribed by
Judge Macarthur, an insuperable
obstacle to his acceptance of the
office, if elected:
"I, l.. L. Macarthur. do solemnly
swear that I will support the consti-
tuition of the United States and the
constitution of the State OF Oregon;
and that I will faithfully and i'm
partially discharge the duties of a
Judge of the Supreme and Circuit
Courts of said State to the best of
my ability, and that I will not accept
any other Office, except Judicial Off
ces, during the term for which
have been elected"
The fact that Judge Macarthur
had taken such an oath would
not disqualify him for seat in
the Senate, but it would be very
damaging to his own character
and perfectly dlsgraceful to the
Legislature and to the party
which should elect him under
the circumstances.
OF all the available candidates
named, we regard DR.. James c.
Hawthorne as the most fitting,
and we have no doubt he would
be elected if he would consent
to be a candidate, and we are
sorry to learn that he positively
declines.
AT the present time Gen. Lane
seems to be the coming man. A
Republican politician of high
standing in Oregon, informs us
that within the circle of his ac.
quaintance Gen. Lane is the IA
vorite candidate with all parties;
the Republicans preferring him
to any other Democrat, and the
Democrats to all other candi-
dates named, and our informant
has little doubt of his election.
There is probably no man upon
the Pacific coast who could COM
mand a larger personal influence
in the Senate than could General
Jaseph Lane.
, 1878-08-31
The Right of Petition.

the opposition to Gov. Ferry.
becomes grandiloquent over the
right of petition. "One Of the
inalienable rights Of American
citlzens," says that paper: "pos-
sessed alike by all the people,
women and children, as well as
men, of which no constitution,
law or court can deprive them,
is the right to petition the state
or federal government for redress
Of grievances. So sacred is this
right that in all constitutions,
federal and state, the people
have reserved it to themselves
and no government is allowed to
abridge or interfere with it. -
True for you; no one will pre-
sume to dispute the proposition.
But like the freedom Of speech
and the liberty of the press, the
right Of petition is limited to
lawful and proper subjects, and
is not permitted to be used as a
medium tor false accusations and
personal defamation. The dis
tinction between liberty and Ii
cense is clearly defined by all
laws and conventional usages.-
\ right no less sacred than the
right Of petition is that guaran-
teed to every citizen; the right
hen accused to an open trial
by jury Of his peers and to be
confronted by his accusers, for
the purpose of cross examina-
ton. Were these conditions OBJ
served in any particular by the
petitioners for the removal of
Gov. Ferry? Not at all. 1t was
the result Of a secret conspiracy
Of personal enemies, manifestly
for private ends, revenge being
the primary cause; else why the
secrecy? The charges upon
which the petition for his reno
val was based were solely sup
ported by er parte testimony, un-
known to the party accused and
to the public, and even the
names Of his accusers were only
subjects Of conjecture until the
plot was exploded by Its own
intrinsic weakness. 1t the high
crimes and misdemeanors in Of
flee imputed to Gov. Ferry by
these secret petitioners and their
secret witnesses, been sustained
hy reasonable evidence, they
would have subjected the Gov.
to impeachment, pending which
his removal would have been an
obstruction to justice for which
the President would have been
liable to impeachment. But the
petition asked nothing of that
kind; the petitioners only asked
for the removal Of the Governor
on their testimony without his
knowledge of the nature of the
charges against him. The mat
ter was referred to the Secretary
of the Interior, and then, thro'
Delegate Jacobs, the Governor
first learned of the charges and
the petition for his removal. On
his demanding an investigation,
the Secretary transmitted to him
the papers with the remark that
the evidence was not sufficient
TO impair his official standing or
justify an Investigation. And
thus ended the scheme Of secret
conspiracy to dishonor and re-
move the Governor, which is
now sought to be justified under
the sacred right Of petition. The
law makes a broad distinction
between honest petitioners for
redress of grievances" and
malicious informers and false
witnesses.
, 1878-08-31

A school fight fairly conduct
ed, was fatal to a delicate boy at
Sheffield, England, lately.
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HERE AND THERE.

Leo ON Raid on the Texas Frontier
Garter ana tho Log War Hanks Ia
Iowa hedeemiDg Their Circulation
In Gold.
NEW ORLEANS, April 49, Calves.
ton News special reports an Indian
attack on the mail carrier near Fort
Conoho yesterday, one man was killed
aud the mall taken. Tho same day
another party Of Indian captured thlr.
teen mules NJ Fort Davis The cav.
airy are IN pursuit, The Indians are
supposed TO be from the Fort stanton
reservation.
LADECHARLFs, La, April lG.--Cou.
gressmen Acklen having tolegraphod
that Secretary Schurz expresses fears
for Carriers life here, pending invests
CATION, several influential citizens aud
ollIciald have telegraphed Mr., Schura,
through MI. Aoklen, assuring him OF
Carters safety from personal viol ence,
ana that he has nothing to fear but
truth and law The United State mill.
tary officers have telegraphed Acklen
to the same purpose.
DOVER N, H., April 10. THE Coeheco
prints and clothes manufacturing com.
pany, concluded to stop work for an
indefinite period.
DEsMoINEs Ia, April l6.--The
National bank is redeeming its circula.
ton in gold. A special from Grennell,
says the first national bank of thOt
place is redeemlng in gold. The clti-
zens national bank of this city has
ordered gold from New y ork to redeem
its circulation.
CINCINNATI, April l6.-The large
picture frame ostab lishment of A. j.
Mirre, oa Broadway, near Eighth
street, burned. Loss $4,000, fully In
5ured.
NEW foEK, April l6.--The compli-
cation between Nicaragua and Ger.
many has been adjusted.
BERNE, April l6. -Switzerland has
accepted the proposal of the United
States to participate in an interna-
tional congress to fix the relative value
of gold and silver.
BOSTON April l6.-The Emigrants
savings bank is enjoined from doing
business. The bank owes depositor
s., 100000.
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In the cabinet to,day Secretary Sher-
man made IA statement OF his VISIT to
New York and other matters relative
to resumption. lie sees nothing to in
terfere with resumption at the time
fixed by law, and other cabinet officers
concurred in this view.
II. NJ. Reynolds, of Alabama, who
was defeated two weeks ago ~ first
auditor os the treasury, was to-day
unanimously confirmed to that posi-
ton, Mr.. Spencer having withdrawn
his opposition at the urgent request of
well.known Montgomery, Alabama,
politicians now in the city.
The senate finance committee con-
cluded discussion on the substitute for
the house bin repeating resumption.
IL received nearly the unanimous vote
in committee and will be reported to-
morrow. Legal tenders par in ex-
change for four per cent. legal tenders,
after first OF October shall be received
for customs and after October no legal.
tenders shall be destroyed or retired,
but when received at the treasury shall
be paid out ut par value for all claims.
Houso-The Till providing form of
for the District of Colum.
bia was considered for some time and
finally recommitted to the committee
on the Dirtrict of Columbia. The
house then went into committee of
the whole on the postollice Apr opria-
ton bill, but without action. Took
recess till evening session for consider.
alton of the pension bill.
Confrmations-Reynold, Alabama,
first auditor treasury.
Senate The committee on railroads
reported in favor of extending the time
for Northern Pacific railroads, with
some modification rs to its sale of land.
The bill to incorporate the National
Pacific railroad and telegraph was
taken up, and Mr.. Conkling submitted
an amendment providing that the
road should not have right OF way
through any Indian land, which was
agreed to. The bill was then read the
third time, and passed by vote of 80
to 8.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-17
HAVANA NOTES.

Active Operations Recommended
Against the Insurgents-The Final
sweep Minister FGster aHd the Diaz
Government.
HAVANA, April 1G Intelligence has
been received from Santiago de Cuba,
that the time for the surrender OF the
insurgents having expired, active
operations will commence In the east
ern department against MaccO and
few mere chiefs who are still under
arms. 1t is expected they VIII sur
render very soon. The mother, daugh.
ter, and brother of Mgcc0 have already
surrendered, and embarked for Jamai.
ca Macco recommended them him
self in letter to General Martinez
CampOs.
Macco is In the region known as
Monies de Los Petatas. Since the
peace conditions were concluded, two
hundred and twenty men, one humid
red women, and one hundred and
thirty children have surrendered at
Sartiga. The insurgent chiefs, Peralta
and Spaturno have gone to Jamaica.
The English brig Angel, arrived at
Havana from Sagugera with seventy
eight Spanish immigrants who have
abandoned Venezuela, and who settle
in CuSa. The American schooner
Aritz arrived from Key West, bringing
seventy-six Cubans who are returning
10 their homes. Another vessel filed
with Cubans preparing to sail from
Key West, is expected here by the end
of the week.
A royal order will be published, re-
commencing the construction of rail.
roads and roadways for agricultural
and military purposes. The compile
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ton ofthe Central railway viii he o..
peoially recommended, The home
government Is disposed TO help the
companies Guklng for CONCESSIONS, aud
VIII give all the encouragement posi-,
bic Sugar active, hut weak. lGx>
change fairly active, but weak,
HAVANA, April l6,--'rhe steamship
CITY OF Merida arrived with City Of
Mexico dates to April z. Congress has
assembled and DiaS's message gives
m encouraging view OF home aud for.
elgn relations, with respect 10 the
United States OF America, the pending
questions OF which congress Ia already
informed, have not been settled. He
makes no further allusion TO American
affairs, Minister Foster has arrived
and everybody Ia expecting his speedy
recognition.
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The Spectator: Russian diplomatists,
as body, are persistent, devoted, and
keen, but they are trained in the old
way, they have difficulty in compre-
hending nations, and they impede the
success of themselves a great deal too
much for us to credit them with magical
tarsightedness. What is the value in
our day of diplomatic service which
gives an impression that it is not to be
trusted? We do not know that the
Russian dplomatists are a bit more
tricky than all the diplomatsts Of the
Old World, the diplomatists trained to
deal with individuals, always were.
Napoleon's diplomatists would say any
thing. and Prince Bismarck has adj.
mitted over and over again. witty cynical
frankness, that part of his business was
to fnesse. Their defect is'that they do
not see how their age is going, and APPS
ply their notion of management" in its
old sense to nations who are not ins
huenced like individuals, but in a totally
different way. The adroitchess,player
is now wounded because his adversary
looks stolidly at the section OF the
board where the mate does not lie, but
the half-ignorant on-looker thinks it
deceit, and is ready in his wrath to
knock the chessboard over
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Might Associated Press Report.


A London dispatch says all reports
about Russia having sent reply to
Ausiria's objections are contradicted.
From the same source, in other circles
in Vienna, it is stated the emperor's
military party are stronger than Count
Andrassy, and will not support his
anti-Russan policy. Among large
classes of Austrians the belief is said to
prevail that Austria has nothing sub
stantial to gain by either peace or war,
because Hungary would resent the an
nexatiOn of Slavonic countries, but
that action would be forced on the
monarchy if the Russians attempt to
disarm or occupy Roumania.
Prince Bismarck's reported answer
to NJ. Bratiano, the Roumanian prime
minister, is confirmed by a statement
in yesterdays Nord Deutsche Zeitung
of Berlin, which was as follows: ON.
Bratianc must have known before his
arrival here that Germany Is not dis.
posed to subordinate her own relations
to Russia, to regard for the wishes Of
Roumania In the Bessarabia question,
which does not touch German inter-
ests.n
Pro>Russian advices from Constants.
nople say the situation is strained to
the utmost. Grand Duke Nicholas is
much depressed and the impression
prevails that affairs are surely drifting
to war.
A special to the Times from Vienna
says the news reached here that the
Grand Duke Nicholas returns to st.
Petersburg and General Todleben goes
to San Stefano to assume chief com>
mand. This is considered concilia-
tory step.
In the house of commons, Sir Stat,
ford Northcote, chancellor, replying
to an inquiry, stated that the situation
ls axious, but nothing has occurred to
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NO. 81 l-ESTABLISHED Is49

aggrayale II or 10 diminish the hope Of
satisfactory arrangement, NothIgg
jnstllles the assertion that England
viii be isolated, A circular Ia expect.
oil from the circular 10 the powers.
There IL good prospect 0f an arrange
ment In Thessaly and lGpirus through
tho good OH sea OF England.
Sir Stafford Northoote moved an nj.
Jonrnment of the two houses, ut their
rising to-day, until the 18th ofMay.
Sir Wilfred lawson, radical member
from Carlisle, criticized this step In
View OF the serious crisis.
Mr. Henry Fawcett, liberal member
for Hooknoy, moved an amendment
providing for an adjournment TO tho
Goth instant.
Sir Stafford Northcoto deprecated
this proceeding, which no said would
alarm the world,
The Right Hon. William IL. Foster
supported Northcote's motion, and said
that II no and HIS colleagues thought
tho government were pursuing a war
policy they would have acted other.
wise,
Mr.. fawcetts amendment was re.
Jocted by 10 TO lOS, and the motion for
adjournment until May 18th adopted.
In the house OF lords, LORD Salisbury,
foreign secretary, stated that Count
Won Beaus, the Austro-llungarlan am-
baasador represented to-day that per.
SONS Of authority In Austria, especially
officers, were panied nj Lord Derby's
recent observations respecting that
country. Lord Salisbury said Lord
Derby's observations were made on
his own responsibility, and there was
nothing In the foreign oillce warrant.
ing them. The house OF lords then
adjourned until the 18th Of May.
In default Of authentic news, rumors
were current yesterday that the Rus.
SLAMS had made all preparations to
occupy Constantinople and the Bos.
phorus on the first signal of hostilltles,
that the Roumania army accepts
guard for Bucharest, that Plajeeka
had retired upon the Austrian from
tier, and that the car has sent an
autograph letter to Prince Milan, In.
him AZ to what Servia should
do on tho outbreak OF war.
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Judge A. j, Erany, of Waco, Is at tho
Windsor.
A. II. Bonner, Texas, 10 guest at
the LeGrand.
Sam Finlay, Houston, is guest at
the LeGrand.
Captain j. Price, Waco, is quarterod
ut the LeGrand.
A. l.. Parrot, Sherman, Is stopping
at the LeGrand.
w. @. Everheart Sherman, Ia stay
ing at the LeGrand.
Il. IL. Young, of st. Louis, is register.
ed at the Windsor.
George d. Lane, of ST. Louis, Is II
guest at the Windsor.
ilG. w. Thurmond, Of st. Louis, can
be found at the LeGrand.
Judge a. p. Foster, of Washington,
Missouri, Is at the Windsor.
en-. w. Parker, New York, is quar-
tered at the LeGrand.
w. M. Washington, Cambridge,
Texas, is stopping at the LeGrand.
A. III. Belo and ID. s. Ryan, of the
Galveston News, are stopping at the
Windsor.
George W. Roder, correspondent OF
the Commercial Gazette of st. Louis,
is at the Windsor.
ID. w. Washborn and s. G. Knowl.
ton, OF the Texas and Pacific railroad,
are at the Windsor.
Mr.. David Bradley and wife, of
Chicago, returned from Fort Worth,
and are at the Windsor.
MESH. Russell, who has been in Dial
las for several days, guest at Wind
sor, returned to Marshall OIL the 1880
train.
DR.. Cole, proprietor of the National
hotel, after weeks illness, is now
able to be about and attend to the
wants of his guests.
Colonel ]. Ii. Britton, q prominent
business man of Sherman, and the ge-
NAL host of the Binkley, was in town
yesterday and left last night for home.
Mr. Taylor Francis, late director of
the Handye. Hayden society at Austin,
was in the city yesterday, en- route FOR
Europe, where he goes to remain six
years to perfect his musical education.
Mr.. Francis was the guest of Mr.. Thaux,
the popular night clerk at the Lamar
house. While in the city he favored
a few friends with some fine performs
ances on the piano.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-17
BEECIIER-TILTON.
Eiiznbeah's siuicLened Conscience still
Finds Henry's as Dead IN During the
Trial

New YORK, April 5.-To-morrow
mornings papers will publish IA letter
from Mrs. Elizabeth r.. Tilton to an
intimate friend, making unreserved
confession of her adultery with Rev.
IL. w. Beecher.
Mr.. Ira b. Wheeler:
My DEAR SRA few weeks since,
after long months of mental anguish,
| told, rs you know, u few friends
whom had utterly deceived that the
charge brought by my husband of
adultery between myself and the Rev.
n. w. Beecher was true, and that the
lie / had lived so well the last four
years had become intOlerable to me.
That statement | now solemnly re-
affirm, and leave the truth with God,
to whom also | commit myself, my
children, and all who must suffer. |
know full well the explanation that
will he sought by many for this ac.
knowledment--a desire to return to
my husband, insanity, malice, every
thing save the true and only one my
quickened conscience, and the sense OF
what is due to the cause OF truth and
Justice. During sil the complications
of these years, you have been my con-
tidential friend, and therefore / ad-
dress this letter to you, authorizing
and requesting you to secure its publ.
cation ELIZABETH II. TILToN.
Brooklyn, April IL, 1873.
Mr.. Beecher was out of the city to.
night when Mrs. Tilton's letter was
made public, and his whereabouts was
not known save to q few friends. The
New York Tribune telegraphed him
a copy of the letter at a late hour to-
night, and received the following letter
in reply. from Mr.. Beecher:
WAvERLY, n. Y, April 15.-Efitor
of New York Tribune: | confront Mrs.
Tilton's confession with an explicit
and absolute denial. The testimony
to her own innocence and to mine,
which for four years she had made to
hundreds, in private and in public, be-
fore the court in writing and orally, |
declare to be true, and the allegations
now made in contradiction OF her uni~
form, solemn and unvarying states
ments hitherto made | utterly deny.
| declare her to be innocent of the
great transgression.
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
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Rumors of a disastrous defeat of the
British troops in South Africa were res
ceived in London. 1t is known that
heavy fighting has taken place, and the
colonists are alarmed at the prospect of
a general war with the sayages.
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For the gulf stales-Warmer, south,
east winds, clear or partly cloudy
weather, stationary, followed by fall
ing barometer, preceding the develop.
ment of low pressure in the north of
Texas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-17
Sherman Sees Nothing 10 Interfere
With Resumption NJ tho Time Fixed
ny Law and the Cabinet Con.
ours In this View
The Senate Committee VIII Report the Bill
Making Legal Tenders Receivable at
Par for All Claims at tho Urea.
sury Department
Howe wants Another Bito ~ tho Al.
ministration-AIHbHmN Radical War
Ends Ia Confirming Reynolds New
Orleans Pacific.
Moon Associated Press Roportl

Moon Associated Press Roportl
WASHINGTON, April 10 In the
morning hour the senate passed the
resolution, recently submitted 10y
Howe, calling upon the president for
information, In regard 10 tho alleged
defalcalion Of Judge Whitaker, Of
Louisiana.
Houso-Senate bill granting free
passports to negroes who wish to 20 TO
Brazil, passed
The finance committee discussed
matters, and by permission OF the sen.
ate held u meeting this afternoon,
when definite action will take place.
The Texas and Pacific committee Of
tho house discussed the transfer of
lands Of the backbone road to the New
Orleans Pacific, without action. Con-
siderable opposition To the measure ia
outcropping.
The Osceola times., 1878-02-09
Let Your NeIghhOrs Alone.

No people are such thorough nuisances
as those who are always on the alert for
anything suspicious-always ready to
believe the worst Of everybody. What
is it to you II your neighbor does bring
home brown paper package and COW
cred baskets You will live just as long
if you never know what they contain. II
is none of your business. And II your
Aighty neighbor, Mrs. Lightfoot, indulges
herself In new bonnet, while her de-
voted husband wears patched boots, you
need not fret about 1.-THE is the only
sufferer, not you. No need Of making q
hue and cry over her supposed extrav.
agance. The money did not come out OF
your pocket, and consequently it Is none
of your business. What II the minister
does call on Ann Smith twice a week I?
Why exercise your brain about it Sup
pose she has an awful temper-and pow
ders her face, as she says she does--her
temper will not trouble you. Mind your
own concerns. What difference does it
make to you If bold Maria "cuts out"
modest Mary9
"You need not torture Mary by long
stories Of what you have heard concern
ing the natter "I thought l would
tell you, my dear. Ispeak for your COED.
Somebody should put you on your guard
against that treacherous girl.n As q
natural conse quence, modest Mary, her
womanly pride aroused. shrinks into the
background. leaving the field open to
her victorious rival. So you crush a
good girls heart because you will not
mind your own business. What il they
have three dozen pairs Of stockings at
Squire Hills. Haven't they got right
tol As long as you do not do the wash.
ing it need not trouble you at all. What
right have you TO watch their clothes
line? Employ your time better. II
may be perfectly true that dashing Mrs.
Gray signals to young DR.. Wilde from
her back windows. But who gave you
the privilege of watching lady in her
own house, where, II in any place, her
privacy should be sacred? Her disgrace
Is nothing to you 1t is none Of your
business. If we had our way, meddlers
should be punished like any other Offend
ers against the rights OF Others.