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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06
LETTER FROM BurTBgILLB.


70 THE EDITOR OF THE NEW NORTHWEST:
Through your favor recently received
[ am reminded of the peeuniary interest
which the NEW NORTHWEST has con-
ferred upon your humble servant.
While regretting the trouble oceasioned
by my neglect, it is nevertheless graf
flying to be made the recipient Of
friendly communication, especially
when emanating from distinguished
ladies.
No gentleman should expect to iiud
his table adorned with the publications
of the day, which enliven and instruct
the members of the household, unless
the price Of the desired paper had pre-
viously been paid. Even-handed justice
requires strict adheranee TO this rule
1t is gratifying to observe the unyield-
ing perseverance, courage and ability
shown in the management Of the NEW
NORTHWEST. The enterprise under its
present commendable conduct deserves
liberal support and merits success.
The ladies are ever most faithful to
the covenant Of grace. They cling with
undying devotion to the precepts rs
taught in the Apostolic age long since
gone by, but which has unfortunately
entailed upon humanity multiplied
thousands Of modern ST. Pauls, a very
large majority OF whom, unlike the
original, are distinguished principally
for their narrow, sectarian bigotry aud
great devotion TO chat revenues" It is
believed that this large, non-producing
class and their dependents are housed.
fed, clothed and educated mainly
through the efforts and influence Of the
women whom they will not permit TO
teach, but demand that women sit in
silence with shame -ftcedness and sub
lection, obeying their commands. The
sooner many Of these old cauonicaI pre-
cepts coming down to us from a less
enlightened age, having nothing to rec
Ommend their continued observance ex-
cept their musty antiquity, are tossed
to the winds, the better it will be for the
advancement Of truth and equal rights.
founded upon common sense and JUS
tice.
When our kind sisters shall cease to
hold up the holy hands Of those valiant
soldiers Of the war, the sooner they will
cease to be what they now are, the most
formidable barrier in the way Of seeur-
ing those rights which men and women
were, by natures law, made equally ca
pable Of exercising, aud should Of right
mutually enjoy.
When commencing this letter, did
not expect TO impose my humble
thoughts upon your attention at such
length, which intliction perhaps you
will excuse. Ny intention was to have
said the NEW NORTHWEST is well re-
ceived in our family circle, aud 7 have
forwarded its dues Very Respectfully.
WILLARD IL. REEs.
Butteville, January 26. 1879.
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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06
RECENT Events.
The Reno case still continues with
conflicting testimony.

The Reno case still continues with
testimony.
General Grant aud party sailed for
Bombay on the lst inst.
Richard Henry Dana, poet and essay
ist, died in Boston on the 2d inst.
Destruction Of Illicit stills and arrests
of distillers continue in Tennessee.
Quite severe shocks Of earthouake
were felt at Santa Cruz on the 9Th.
General Sherman is receiving marked
attention from Southern people along
his old line Of march Through
Georgia"
4 bill was introduced into the House
by Scales, OF North Carolina, on the 30
inst, for the relief Of Chief Joseph and
the Nez Perces.
The house in committee of the whole
on the army appropriation bill, defeated
by large majority an amendment re-
ducing the army to 5000. The vote
was us noes, &C yeas.
The Secretary Of the Treasury makes
another call for the redemption Of 500
00O,0OO Of 80 consols Of 1867, in equal
proportion Of registered and coupon
bonds. Interest will cease May Ist.
Commissioner Hayt urges the passage
Of Representative Scales bill providing
for the consolidation OF Indian tribes,
whereby a reservations and SO agents
will be reduced to 10 reservations and
agents.
General Sheridan has communica-
tion from Fort Belknap, NJ. T., from In
dian agent Lincoln, dated January 4th,
confirming the news Of Sitting Bull
having crossed the border. a large in
iiux of British Indians is also noticed.
The commissioner Of internal revenue
advocated the appropriation Of SlOO, ,OOO
to meet the expenses of collecting the
internal revenue, and urged that S75, ,OOC
be embodied in the deficiency appropri-
alton till to the credit of his depart.
ment.
The universal topic of comment in
Washington is the action of the Senate
on the New York custom-house nomi-
nations. The largeness Of the majority
for confirmation is a matter Of astonish-
ment to almost every one, and explana-
tions differ widely.
Chief Joseph and the Interior Depart
ment have arranged for the cession by
the Nez Perces Of about 4,SOO square
miles in Idaho. The terms are six town.
ships in the Indian Territory and $780,
600 in money, 10 be placed in the treas
ury aud TO draw four per cent. interest
The alms-house, five miles from Louis
vile, XIV, was burned on the morning
OF the 3lst ult. There were $40 inmates,
most Of whom escaped. The scene was
horrible in the extreme. The inmates
were invalids, cripples and imbeciles,
ranging in age from eighteen to fifty
yeafs.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

IL bas now been thirty years since
gold was discovered in California. The
average annual product Of the miues
alone, exclusive of the yield Of adjoln-
ing states, has been about $4,000, 900.
The population Of that State is about
100000, and in all the branches Of in
dustry they add annually to the wealth
OF the world something near Sl2O, ,O0O-
OOO-an average Of about $500 for every
adult male. Yet, the total wealth Of
the state is not more than $500, ,OOO. 900
over and above indebtedness, and nearly
half Of that is owned by few land aud
stock sharks.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06
THE PLAGUB

The Ierce wager Of battle mas 10 the
past two years cost Russia thousands or
her sons, and close following upon the
heels Of this, comes the deadly plague
which is likely to cost her as dearly.
This plague seems to have been an out
growth Of the war, begotteu in the dis
tricts where contact Of contending
forces bred foul disorders and pestilen-
tial vapors. An account of its origin
and the sad condition its fatality in
duces is thus given in u recent dispatch:
"a Cossack returning from the war
brought his lady love a shawl, which
all the symptoms OF the plague and
died. The disease spread rapidly, the
local authorities not paying any atten-
ton to it till half the inhabitants had
died and the remainder were unable to
bury the victims. Then, when the cpl
demic had assumed serious dimensions,
energetic means were taken to prevent
its spreading, and strict quarantines
were established. Firstly, in the towns
and villages, shutting of streets where
the plague reigns from the rest Of the
place, and secondly by surrounding the
villages with troops, so that nobody is
allowed to pass in or out. The panic in
Russia is almost incredible. Every
class aud station in life have petitioned
for an entire cessation Of all intercourse,
even postal communication between the
Russia and the NOlga. Letters
sent from Aslrachan aud Zaritzln are
not received by the persons TO whom
they are addressed. Some people even
refuse to take paper money, fearing that
germs Of the iuiliction may be commu-
nicated through il. II is almost impos-
sible TO describe the terror which has
taken possession Of the people. The
Russian sanitary committee has pro-
posed to shut of the Volga line from all
Intercourse with Western Russia, and
permit communication only under
quarantine. Russian railway cars are
not admitted to German territory. Ex-
port OF grain from Poland will suffer Sc
verely from this restriction. The Rou.
manian government is discussing the
expedieney Of prohibiting the transit Of
Russian provisions sent to victual the
Balkan army.n
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TAKE NOTIOE.

Remember that the seventh annual
meeting Of the Oregon State Woman
Suffrage Association will convene in this
city on the llth aud 18th proximo. The
friends Of the Association are respect
fully urged TO contribute Of their means
and influence to make the meetings "a
grand success. The railroad and steam
boat companies have kindly granted
delegates the usual half-fare oourtesies,
and visitors, friends and delegates who
will apprise the president Of their COM
ing by the 9TH will be provided with
free entertainment.
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OBITUS.

Rev. Sidney II. Marsh, d. D., Presi-
dent Of Pacific University, died at his
home in Forest Grove on Sunday, Feb
ruary 2d, at $3.50 o'clock p. ". DR..
Marsh had been identified with the in-
.terests Of Pacific University and Tualitan
Academy since the latter first attempted
to establish an existence, twenty-five
years ago. His health has been precarious
for several years past, and despite the ef-
forts OF himself and friends, the insidi-
Gus foe, consumption, conquered his
earthly existence while yet in the prime
Of his years and usefulness. His untir-
ing zeal in the cause Of education has
builded for him an enduring monument
in his adopted State. A widow and sew
eral children survive him. His funeral
took place from the Congregational
Church on Wednesday.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06
OHRlsTIAEtTY AND HUMANITY

We seldom, almost never, hear fer
vent, orthodox prayer delivered from
pulpit wherein the suppliant does not
take occasion TO extol the Creator for
his great mercy, assuring him over and
over again that had he (the suppliaut)
been dealt with in strict justice, untem-
pered by mercy, he would now have
been forever banished 10 the dread place
where God forgets to be gracious. The
petitioner frequently closes by quoting
a prayer wherein occurs the words:
Forgive US our trespssses ss We for
give those who trespass against u.s."
The Sabbath day is ended, its sanct-
uary is closed for the week, but there is
work for humanity to do. In yonder
basement scarcely beyond the sound Of
the minister's voice lie men condemned
to die for transgressions OF law, human
and humane. The self-eonfessed sinner
who but now lifted his eyes and voice 10
heaven in alteration Of the divine ele-
ment of mercy which alone permitted
him to live, declares il his belief that
the good Of society demands that other
transgressors shall die, and not only re-
fuses to make pen scratch that shall
testify to his desire that justice shall be
tempered with mercy in the case Of fel-
low-mor,als, but takes occasion to pro-
claim his adverse sentiments abroad,
even further than his voice could reach
when be repeated Forgive US our tres
passes as we forgive those who trespass
against US" Religion,
" Wounded sore at her own aItars and among
her friends,
Takes retrograde step toward the old
barbsric ages which peremptorily de-
manded ''an eye for an eye, life fora life"
when her exponents, forgetting that ''the
greatest Of these is charity" displace
mercy with revenge and promulgate
their belief in a doctrine that could have
had its basic principles grounded in
nothing less than fierce retaliation. Ap-
preciating mercy for themselves aud
never wearying Of extoling the author
thereof, however imaginary his leniency
may be, they rigidly deny it to others
who sit in gloomy prison cells asking
only their lives; willing to do penance
for the crime committed, aud begging
only lifetime to do it in. True Chris
tianity and humanity are inseparable,
and revenge is unknown to both.
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THE LAWS VENGEANCE.

"The sound Of hammers, blow on blow"
For several days past has told to the
passer-by that the scafiold, from which
two human souls are TO take their exit
TO an unknown world, is being reared.
Revenge before such an awful spectacle
must soften into pity, and justice, in
whose sacred name the law commits
with deliberation a crime which the per-
petrators under sentence committed in
advertently, stands appalled, at the deed.
1t is no sickly sentiment that would fain
interpose between criminals in such dire
extremity and the deadly vengeance Of n
broken law, but a generous humanity
that disdains TO infliet a penalty that
deprives a fellow-mortal Of life. We
are no apologist for crime, nor have we
made the prisoners, now under sentence
OF death, special proteges Of our sympa-
thy. But we do believe that the ends of
justice would be m IRE fully met by Civ
ing to such a lifetime of penal servi-
tude. 10 this way, by contributing
their labor to a common benefit, they
could make reparation for the wrong
done society by their act, and have
what God intended every human being
should have until called hence by divine
edict, his life. Personal liberty should
be forfeited by crime, but not life. Ex-
piation should be insisted upon, and
long years granted in which TO perform
IT, Repentance being in the individual
Huu consequent upon his organization,
j. not more to be forced by the CHASTITY
presence Of the gallows, than by any
"'ner outward appliance. Ifitis tardv.
'iNle sheuia ue AIyeu for its exercise. and
tneh il II comes not, no human agency
i 10 olame when a soul poqs oronir,,
ioi"aru unprepAred into The shadows Of
tne vast beyond. The det,,ren forca ~
capital punishment is counter. -
fold by the passions Of revenge -
ice which it gratifes. NTnrdo-e--
heart If not in fact, are those who o,oa,
over the execution Of a fellow-por,aI
commending in the law what tbev 80.
demn in the individual. Those ,vt,.
have attempted to secure signatures 10
a petition asking a communion of the
sentence Of johnson and Brown 10 i'm
prisonment for life, can testify to the
thirst for blood which carrying out the
extreme measure Of the law creates.
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The eostijuess of crime is beginning
to attract the attention of legislators.
No inconsiderable portion of the burden
of taxation results from this source.
Our cumbrOus anu intricate appliances
for detection, arrest, trial and punish
meut of criminals are a heavy load
upon the productive labor of the couu-
try. That this complicated and costly
mechanism might be greatly simplified
and cheapened, without impairiug its
efficiency, is the conclusion almost i'll
variabIy arrived at by those who study
10 attentiyely. Indeed, there is a gen
eral aud growing impression that sim
pillcatlOu, and consequent reduction of
cost, would add to the effectiveness Of
the system. Ii is time for our states
men and social philosophers to take
hold Of this question and effect the
needed reform. Quite too large pro-
portion Of the producers daily earnings
is taken from him on the pretext Of
protecting him from his criminal neigh
bOrs.- Washington Post.
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REMEMBER.

Next Tuesday, the 1lth day of Feb
ruary, the seventh annual convention
OF the State Woman Suffrage Associa-
tion will meet at Masonic Hall, corner
Of Third and Alder streets, in this city.
Workers who have not been personally
solicited will please bear in mind the
fact that the convention and its work is
theirs, and that they are urgently re-
quested by the officers to assist in the
same. Note the fact that half-fare rates
on the usual lines OF travel will he
granted and free entertainment pro.
Vlded Tor delegates and visitors.
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f. Baldwin, OF Monroe City. Indiana. writes
under date OF December 3. Is-7, that his wife
used Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with
wonderful results 70 effected her entire cure.
after several physicians had failed. The many
similar letters positively affirming that the
F'vorite Prescription had cured the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar 20 women, induced
Dr. Pierce 20 sell it under guarantee. Ladies
need no longer submit 10 useless and painful
local treatment, as the Favorite Prescription is
% safe, sure. and speedy cure. Hundreds who
h"d been bed-ridden for years have been re-
stored 10 perfect health by its use.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

Mrs. Lockwood's earnest, able de-
Tense Of the poor colored washer-woman,
Louisa Wallace, on trial for infanti-
eide, dill not prevent the jury (uine col
ored and three white mem from re-
turning verdict Of guilty as in
dicted," although they added recon-
mendation to mercy. The infant was
mulatto, aud died Of neglect II the
mother is guilty, what is the father
who should have cared for both mother
and ehild2
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

Under The auspices OF the Band OF Helpers.
Location-Colun.b street, between Fifth and
sixth. Mrs. Virgil, matron. The doors OF
the Home stand open to all homeless women
Of good character. Board and room will be
furnished at cost to those who have means,
and FREE 10 those who have not. Temporary
work viii be furnished at the Home, and per-
manent situations obtained for inmates. Ladies'
who have sewing TO put out, who are in need OF
professional nurses, or any kind of help, are
urged 10 apply at the Home, and thus aid this
noble effort TO help their own sex.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

The Daily Oregonian entered on its
nineteenth year on Tuesday, the 4,h inst.
This journal, both daily and weekly,
has rapidly increasing circulation
throughout the great northwest, and in
order to meet the increased demands
upon it, the proprietors find it necessary
to put in press of double the capacity
OF that now in use.
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o. s. ". S. A.

This body will meet in seventh an
nual convention in the city Of Portland,
on Tuesday, the llth day OF February,
1879, and continue in session two OF
more days.
ABIGAIL SCOTT DUNIwAY,
II. y. LoUGHARY, President.
Nice-President.
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The assertion frequently made that no
respectable woman should be seen alone
on the streets after nightfoH, simply
means that woman's freedom must for
ever be sacrificed TO mans license, and
that the ballot is the only power by
which woman can restrain the liberty
of such men as make our streets danger
Gus for them to traverse day or night.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

Senator Wadleigh has recovered from
the prosecutions to which the advocates
Of Woman Suffrage subjected him AZ
the last session, aud looks as portlv
and indolent as usual. New Hamn-
shire would be the gamer to send some
sprightlyr intelligent woman as Wad-
leigh's successor.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-06

Pacific University, Forest Grove, is
prospering finely. Important improve
ments will be made to the grounds and
buildings the coming season. One new
building will be erected, and the old
ones, which 50 many Of us remember
with pleasure scarcely exceeded bv
that which fingers around the home of
our childhood, will be repaired and mod
eTuiZed.
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Butteville, January 26, 1879.
Home

lt has always been the homeless rahble
that has opposed the law and order Of
the world. And il has always been the
men who had homes to defend and bless.
who have toiled To- check tyranny and
establish liberty. That cot ia the valley.
Lighthouse in the woods, that modest
house in the village, those cOstlier resi-
dences in the city which so pull NJ the
heart when the inmate leaves them.
these all pull az the soul, too, in the DAYS
OF political conflict, and have turned out
for battle long lines Of heroic troops.
Home surpasses West Point in training
for the battlefield, for. if the latter can
supply an art, the former can supply an
inspiration much more effective than
tactics.
According to Macauley's LAYS Of An
cient Rome, and, indeed, according to
plain history, a most despotic monster
was swept from power in a few days by
a people who saw him lay his armed
hand upon the home Of a most humble
citizen. That whole poem Of ''Nirginian
may well stand forever a. an expression
Of the relation that exists between the
Throne and the Home. And in our day
this relationship has become still more
intimate. For the Throne has abdicated
many old rights, and the Home has put
on Increased education and has been
granted new prerogatives. The old
despot has faded away into a citizen
King, or Queen, or President, and the
power thus east aside has been assumed
10y the fireside.-IrOE .SgiRg.
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New York Sun: The successful
work of the Russian woman doctors dur
ing the war Overcame the opposition of
the most obstinate professional OppO-
uents to woman's education. The Gar
himself was witness Of the full ability
OF women to perform the doctors duty
under the most trying circumstances
The 81. Petersburg medical college for
women was established in 1872. Its
programme is the same as that Of the
medical colleges for men. Women
must be graduates Of some literary col
lege, must pass preliminary examiua-
tiOn, and must study medicine lin the
collegel during five years. Then they
pass the final examination, aud, If sue
cessful, receive the diploma. Even
this, however, does not entitle them 10
the degree OF NJ. D, 70 secure which
they must subsequently, write an orig
inai thesis on some medical subject, and
pass a special and enlarged and "A more
severe examination. Last year there
were over $50 women in the st. Peters
burg medical college, aud over fifty
passed the final examination.
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They have a very sensible statute on
the subject Of murder in California, and
we can only regret that our last legisla-
ture did not adopt it. lt provides that
the jury may recommend the prisoner
% imprisonment for life, but in the
event Of their failure 10 DO so, it he
comes the bOunden duty of the Court to
sentence the prisoner to death. To the
event Of the adoption OF a like law in
this State, the prejudices of many con-
scientious persons against capital pun
ishment could then be easily waived.
and convictions would be far more fire.
quent than is now the case. Inland
Lmuire.
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After all, it doesn't 50 much signify
what you may do as that you do it
we'll, whatever it may be. For the
value Of skilled labor is estimated on
democratic principle nowadays. Pres
ident Elliot, of Harvard University, the
cook in the Parker House restaurant,
and Mary L. Booth, who edits Hdrper's
Bazar, each receive $1,000 per year.